High Wheel
High Wheel, a.ka. High Wheeler, Penny Farthing Highwheel Bicycle.
Featured lots
Very unique and rare (possibly only one in the world) high wheel with leading and trailing dual steering
LOT 16.
Very unique and rare (possibly only one in the world) high wheel with leading and trailing dual steering. 28" wheel, wooden rims with 12" wheels. Retains tapered wooden handle bars, very unusual "band" brake, wood and metal frame. Auctioneers note: many years ago when we were dispersing the Pope Manufacturing Co. reference library I saw this machine in one of the bound volumes. I remember it as being created in a mid-west college for hearing impaired students. I copied the information and sent it to David. Very rare machine. Very good condition. David Metz Museum.
Estimate: $10,000-15,000
Sold Price: $42,120
Auction: 23rd Annual Antique & Classic Bicycle Auction, April 12, 2014
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, High Wheel
C. 1885 Rudge "Kangaroo" high wheel safety, 40" chain driven front wheel
LOT 14.
C. 1885 Rudge "Kangaroo" high wheel safety, 40" chain driven front wheel. Older restoration, retains Kirkpatric style saddle with new leather and stamped "Pat. 1885", elongated coaster pegs, rear step, complete brakes, proper pedals. SN # 2159, back bone stampled "Rudge & Co Rudge Safety". Older restoration, very good condition. David Metz Museum.
Estimate: $11,000-13,000
Sold Price: $32,760
Auction: 23rd Annual Antique & Classic Bicycle Auction, April 12, 2014
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, High Wheel, Kangaroo, Rudge
C. 1884 Victor adult high wheel tricycle, this is the first American tricycle
LOT 36.
C. 1884 Victor adult high wheel tricycle, this is the first American tricycle, 48" wheels. Made by the Overman Wheel Co. Boston and Chicopee Falls MA. Original cost $125.00. Needs tire rubber, missing one spoke, twin lamps. Good condition. Pedaling History Museum.
Estimate: $13,000-15,000
Sold Price: $19,890
Auction: 23rd Annual Antique & Classic Bicycle Auction, April 12, 2014
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, High Wheel, Tricycle, Victor
Very rare C. 1889 King 50" high wheel (ordinary) safety bicycle
LOT 90.
Very rare C. 1889 King 50" high wheel (ordinary) safety bicycle, King Wheel Company 51 Barclay Street, N.Y.C., 1886-1890. Ratchet drive made by Ames Mfg. Co., Chicopee Mass., 1 of 16 known and only 30 made. Retains saddle, grips, pedals, adjustable rear step, name badge "The King Patent Sept. 86/Nov. 87....". Provenance: Dave Pooler to David Metz to James Carpenter. SN# 24. Good condition.
Estimate: $15,000-20,000
Sold Price: $18,720
Auction: 25th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 16, 2016
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, High Wheel, King, King Wheel Company, Ordinary
Very rare C. 1889 King 48" high wheel (ordinary) safety bicycle
LOT 17.
Very rare C. 1889 King 48" high wheel (ordinary) safety bicycle, King Wheel C. N.Y.C. 1886-1890. Ratchet drive made by Ames Mfg. Co., Chicopee Mass., 1 of 16 known and only 30 made. Good restored condition. Pedaling History Museum Collection.
Estimate: $14,000-16,000
Sold Price: $18,400
Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session II, April 20, 2013
Category:
Tags: Bicycle, High Wheel, King, Ordinary, Pedaling History Museum, Safety
C. 1888 Singer Extraordinary 48" high wheel (ordinary) bicycle
LOT 21.
C. 1888 Singer Extraordinary 48" high wheel (ordinary) bicycle. Retains pedals, recovered saddle, grips, brake, rear step. Older replaced tires. Ball bearings to links and levers, repair to back bone. (Ridden in a Century, is said to have ridden well). Good condition.
Estimate: $8,000-10,000
Sold Price: $17,550
Auction: 25th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 16, 2016
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Extraordinary, High Wheel, Ordinary, Singer
c. 1886 Columbia safety high wheel bicycle so called "Kangaroo", manufactured by Pope Mfg. Co. Boston MA
LOT 2.
c. 1886 Columbia safety high wheel bicycle so called "Kangaroo", manufactured by Pope Mfg. Co. Boston MA, 38" wheel geared to 47 1/2". First American application of chain drive. Original cost 140.00. Restoration missing one spoke.
Estimate: $9,000-12,000
Sold Price: $17,250
Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session III, October 19, 2013
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Columbia, High Wheel, Kangaroo, Pedaling History Museum, Pope Mfg. Co., Safety
C. 1888 "Pony" star high wheel safety
LOT 12.
C. 1888 "Pony" star high wheel safety, patented by George Pressey of Hammonton NJ, produced by H.B. Smith Machine Co. Smithville NJ. Very original example, untouched condition. Serial no. 3626, retains identification badge, cast bell, possibly original saddle, 24" front 39" rear wheels, original grips, brakes, Old Sol head lamp, tires appear to be replaced. Very good rider, one of the best original Stars we have offered. This is the smallest example of this machine we have offered.
Estimate: $5,000-7,000
Sold Price: $16,380
Auction: 24th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 18, 2015
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, High Wheel, Pony, Safety, Star
C. 1887 "The King" High Wheel Bicycle
LOT 22A.
Rare C. 1887 "The King" 48" high wheel bicycle (ordinary). Manufactured in Springfield Mass., Serial No. 10. Good condition. Retains name plate.
Estimate: $8,000-10,000
Sold Price: $14,625
Auction: 26th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 22, 2017
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, High Wheel, The King
Springfield Roadster High Wheel Bicycle
LOT 16.
c. 1889 Springfield Roadster 50" high wheel safety, made in Boston. Note gear drive. Concours restoration, the best Springfield Roadster we have offered.
Estimate: $8,000-10,000
Sold Price: $12,995
Auction: 21st Annual Bicycle Auction, April 21, 2012
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, High Wheel, Roadster, Safety, Springfield
