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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. 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. 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
C. 1885 "Pony" Star Bicycle
LOT 21.
C. 1885 "Pony" Star Bicycle, Mfg. by H. B. Smith Co., Smithville NJ. Featuring a 44" wheel, older restoration includes new front wheel. This example retains brakes, has proper solid rubber tires, restored saddle, pear grips. Stars have unique drive mechanisms and are considered America's first safety highwheel. They did very well in competition against other highwheel safeties. Pony's are considered the most comfortable riding machine in the Star safety series. Excellent rider, VG cond.
Estimate: $5,000-8,000
Sold Price: $5,500
Auction: 20th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 16, 2011
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Pony, Star
