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Gormully & Jefferey High Wheel Safety Bicycle

Gormully & Jefferey High Wheel Safety Bicycle
LOT 39.
C. 1880's Gormully & Jefferey high wheel safety (ordinary) bicycle. Restored by Tom Greene. Scarce example. 47" wheel. Nice restored condition. Provenance: James Carpenter Collection Part II.
Estimate: $12,000-15,000
Sold Price: $11,700

Auction: 26th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 22, 2017
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Gormully & Jeffery, High Wheel, Jim Carpenter Collection, Safety, Tom Green Restoration

C. 1898 Rex Pneumatic Safety Bicycle

C. 1898 Rex Pneumatic Safety Bicycle
LOT 91.
Rare C. 1898 Rex pneumatic safety, Rex Cycle Co. Chicago Ill, patent by Bohn C. Hicks in 1896. Very desirable machine, having 3 wheel suspension bars. Original paint, mother of pearl grips. 24" frame. Jim bought this from A. K. Miller in Vermont, it reportadely was owned by Diamond Jim Brady. Good condition. Provenance: James Carpenter Collection Part II.
Estimate: $8,000-10,000
Sold Price: $11,700

Auction: 26th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 22, 2017
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Jim Carpenter Collection, Pneumatic Safety, Rex, Rex Cycle Co., 1898

C. 1890's "The Quadrant Tricycle"

C. 1890's "The Quadrant Tricycle"
LOT 19.
C 1890's English "The Quadrant Tricycle" (Birmingham). Original decal. Retains pedals, saddle, brake, headlamp. Saddle deteriorated, new tires. Also marked "Samuel....Baltimore" (United States Agent). 24" front wheel, 36" rear wheels. Good condition. Provenance: James Carpenter Collection Part II.
Estimate: $8,000-10,000
Sold Price: $9,360

Auction: 26th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 22, 2017
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Jim Carpenter Collection, Quadrant, Tricycle

C. 1880's Pony Star High Wheel Safety Bicycle

C. 1880's Pony Star High Wheel Safety Bicycle
LOT 23.
C. 1880's Pony Star high wheel safety bicycle, patented by George Pressey of Hammonton NJ, produced by H.B. Smith Machine Co. Smithville NJ., serial number "1185". 42" wheel. Retains name badge. Good condition. Provenance: James Carpenter Collection Part II.
Estimate: $7,000-10,000
Sold Price: $6,143

Auction: 26th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 22, 2017
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, High Wheel, Jim Carpenter Collection, Pony, Safety, Star