Pope Mfg. Co.

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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

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Columbia Chainless Pneumatic Safety Bicycle

LOT 30.
C. 1890 Columbia Model 50 chainless pneumatic safety bicycle. 25 1/2" frame. Pope Mfg. Co., barn find condition including P & H carbide lamp, New Departure bell, leather handlebar pouch. Nice original condition. Ex: Scott Waddell Collection.
Estimate: $800-1,200
Sold Price: $2,160

Auction: 33rd Annual Bicycle & Automobilia Auction, October 11, 2025
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Chainless, Columbia, Pope Mfg. Co.

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Columbia Hub Lamp

LOT 202.
Early bicycle hub lamp "COLUMBIA LAMP MADE BY THE POPE MFG. CO. BOSTON". 8" Ht.. Good condition. Steve Stevens Collection Colorado.
Estimate: $200-300
Sold Price: $1,680

Auction: 33rd Annual Bicycle & Automobilia Auction, October 11, 2025
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Columbia, Hub Lamp, Lamp, Pope Mfg. Co., Steve Stevens Collection

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