Pedaling History Museum
Featured lots
"Famous Fox Flyer" Companion bicycle
LOT 78.
"Famous Fox Flyer" Companion bicycle, Lake View Cycle Co., Chicago C. 1898, restored, rideable, wood handlebars with bell. Good restored condition. Pedaling History Museum Collection.
Estimate: $3,500-3,700
Sold Price: $9,488
Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session II, April 20, 2013
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Companion, Famous Fox Flyer, Pedaling History Museum
C. 1937 Elgin Bluebird balloon bicycle
LOT 100.
C. 1937 Elgin Bluebird balloon bicycle. Older restoration.
Estimate: $4,500-6,500
Sold Price: $9,488
Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session I, December 1, 2012
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Balloon Tire, Bicycle, Bluebird, Elgin, Pedaling History Museum
19th c. Pierce Poster Framed
LOT 1.
19th c. Pierce Poster Framed. Site, 81" x 41". "Niagara Lith. Co. Buffalo, NY 1898". Superb condition, probably the best known example.
Estimate: $3,000-5,000
Sold Price: $9,200
Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session I, December 1, 2012
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Pedaling History Museum, Pierce, Poster
C. 1886 Special 45" Pony Star high wheel bicycle
LOT 95.
C. 1886 Special 45" Pony Star high wheel bicycle, serial #1392, HB Smith Machine Company, Smithville, NJ. Rare additional step, older restoration, rideable.
Estimate: $4,500-5,500
Sold Price: $8,913
Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session I, December 1, 2012
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, High Wheel, Pedaling History Museum, Pony, Star
C. 1878 Shire Boneshaker
LOT 98.
C. 1878 Shire Boneshaker w/ unique period bell, 41" x 31" diameter tire, Manufactured in Detroit, MI. Original condition, recovered saddle.
Estimate: $3,500-4,500
Sold Price: $7,475
Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session I, December 1, 2012
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Boneshaker, Pedaling History Museum, Shire
1869 Velocipede with Michaux label
LOT 96.
1869 Velocipede with Michaux label, with step for mounting, 38" front wheel, 28" rear wheel. Considered one of the first bicycle manufacturers. Michaux worked in Paris. Pedaling History Museum Collection.
Estimate: $2,200-2,800
Sold Price: $6,900
Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session II, April 20, 2013
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Michaux, Pedaling History Museum, Velocipede
Scarce C. 1895 Victor Bicycle Poster in the Art Nouveau style by noted artist Will H. Bradley
LOT 13.
Scarce C. 1895 Victor Bicycle Poster in the Art Nouveau style by noted artist Will H. Bradley. Shows some folds, minor losses, generally good condition. Site 40 1/4" x 13". Pedaling History Museum Collection.
Estimate: $1,000-1,500
Sold Price: $3,738
Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session II, April 20, 2013
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Art Nouveau, Bicycle, Pedaling History Museum, Poster. Will H. Bradley, Victor
