Featured lots
C. 1898 Rex Pneumatic Safety Bicycle
LOT 91.
Rare C. 1898 Rex pneumatic safety, Rex Cycle Co. Chicago Ill, patent by Bohn C. Hicks in 1896. Very desirable machine, having 3 wheel suspension bars. Original paint, mother of pearl grips. 24" frame. Jim bought this from A. K. Miller in Vermont, it reportadely was owned by Diamond Jim Brady. Good condition. Provenance: James Carpenter Collection Part II.
Estimate: $8,000-10,000
Sold Price: $11,700
Auction: 26th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 22, 2017
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: 1898, Bicycle, Jim Carpenter Collection, Pneumatic Safety, Rex, Rex Cycle Co.
Gormully & Jefferey High Wheel Safety Bicycle
LOT 39.
C. 1880's Gormully & Jefferey high wheel safety (ordinary) bicycle. Restored by Tom Greene. Scarce example. 47" wheel. Nice restored condition. Provenance: James Carpenter Collection Part II.
Estimate: $12,000-15,000
Sold Price: $11,700
Auction: 26th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 22, 2017
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Gormully & Jeffery, High Wheel, Jim Carpenter Collection, Safety, Tom Green Restoration
Land Speed Bicycle
LOT 3.
Land speed record bicycle. Ridden by John Howard. Published in the Guiness Book of World Records 1989 edition page 555. 152.284 MPH on July 20th 1985. Specially designed 46 pound bicycle. KHS forks. Includes riding suit, helmet, gloves, Guiness book, Cycle Magazine article. 24 1/2" frame. Provenance Bob Trimble Museum Collection. [Read Article]
Estimate: $3,000-5,000
Sold Price: $11,700
Auction: 26th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 22, 2017
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Bob Trimble Collection, John Howard, Land Speed Record
C. 1890's Krypto High Wheel Bicycle
LOT 18.
C. 1890's Krypto (London) high wheel bicycle (ordinary). Retains front transfer label. Retains brakes, saddle, pedals. 36" front wheel. Good original condition. Provenance: James Carpenter Collection Part II.
Estimate: $5,000-7,000
Sold Price: $11,700
Auction: 26th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 22, 2017
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Elliot Hickory, High Wheel, Krypto
Set of (8) French framed envelopes.
LOT 345.
Set of (8) French framed envelopes. Frames overall 17" x 18".
Estimate: $200-300
Sold Price: $11,700
Auction: Estate Auction, June 24, 2017
Category: Estate & New Years Day Auctions
Tags: Envelopes, French, Stamps
Bowden Spacelander Bicycle
LOT 91.
Original Bowden Spacelander bicycle. Manufactured by Bomard Industries, Grand Haven Michigan, designed by Benjamin Bowden, an English industrial designer noted for his work on early Chevrolet Corvettes and the iconic Ford Thunderbird. This model represents industrial design as art. Mr. Bowden finally produced approx. 522 bicycles circa 1957-1961. Comes with rack (not drilled out). Manufactured by Bomard Industries, Grand Haven Michigan, designed by Benjamin Bowden, an English industrial designer noted for his work on early Chevrolet Corvettes and the iconic Ford Thunderbird. This model represents industrial design as art. Mr. Bowden finally produced approx. 522 bicycles circa 1957-1961.
Estimate: $4,000-5,000
Sold Price: $11,590
Auction: 34th Annual Bicycle & Automobilia Auction, October 10, 2026
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Bowden, Spacelander
Military Bicycle #2 Columbia Tandem Model 43, circa 1896
LOT 37.
Military Bicycle #2 Columbia Tandem Model 43, circa 1896, restored, rifle, guns, etc. Good condition. Pedaling History Museum Collection.
Estimate: $6,000-8,000
Sold Price: $11,500
Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session II, April 20, 2013
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Military, Model 43, Pedaling History Museum, Tandem
Painting: Carlos Botelho (1899-1982)
LOT 300.
Painting: Carlos Botelho (1899-1982), untitled, oil on canvas. Signed LRC. 21" x 29", overall 28" x 36".
Estimate: $5,000-7,000
Sold Price: $11,400
Auction: Estate Auction, April 29, 2023
Category: Estate & New Years Day Auctions
Tags: Carlos Botelho, Painting
Painting: Jessie Hazel Arms Botke (1883-1971)
LOT 29.
Painting: Jessie Hazel Arms Botke (1883-1971), pair of white peacocks, oil on canvas. Signed LRC. Imperfections. 24" x 30 1/2".
Estimate: $2,500-3,500
Sold Price: $11,210
Auction: 41st Annual New Year's Day Auction, January 1, 2021
Category: Estate & New Years Day Auctions
Tags: Jessie Hazel Arms Botke, Painting
19th c. Cigar Store Figure
LOT 15.
Rare 19th c. polychrome painted wooden cigar figure. Attributed to Thomas Brooks (New York 1828-1895). Scarce male figure with rifle. 56 1/2" Ht..
Estimate: $10,000-15,000
Sold Price: $11,115
Auction: Estate Auction, October 21, 2017
Category: Estate & New Years Day Auctions
Tags: Cigar Store Figure, Folk Art, Sculpture, Thomas Brooks
