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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

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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
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Tags: Bicycle, High Wheel, King, Ordinary, Pedaling History Museum, Safety

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