Kangaroo
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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. 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
