Featured lots
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
Very rare C. 1896 "Zimmy" pneumatic safety, by Zimmerman Mfg. Co. Freehold NJ.
LOT 100.
Very rare C. 1896 "Zimmy" pneumatic safety, by Zimmerman Mfg. Co. Freehold NJ. Founder Arthur Augustus Zimmerman of Freehold NJ (1869 - 1936) won the first world sprint championship in 1893 and won more than 1000 races. To our knowledge this is the only Zimmy to ever appear at auction. The Copake Auction obtained the Zimmy many years ago for David Metz, he told us he had been advertising for years to find one. Good restored condition. A collection of framed Zimmerman items from the Metz Museum are included with the bicycle. David Metz Museum.
Estimate: $8,000-10,000
Sold Price: $15,210
Auction: 23rd Annual Antique & Classic Bicycle Auction, April 12, 2014
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, David Metz Collection, Pneumatic Safety, Zimmerman, Zimmy
c. 1884 Victor, this is the first American tricycle
LOT 14.
c. 1884 Victor, this is the first American tricycle, 48" wheels. Made by the Overman Wheel Co. Boston and Chicopee Falls MA. Original cost 125. Needs tire rubber, missing one spoke, twin lamps. Good condition.
Estimate: $13,000-15,000
Sold Price: $14,950
Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session III, October 19, 2013
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Pedaling History Museum, Tricycle, Victor
c. 1897 Columbia model 40 military cavalry pneumatic safety bicycle
LOT 45.
c. 1897 Columbia model 40 military cavalry pneumatic safety bicycle. Outfitted with machine gun (decommissioned) "US" leather slung pouch, (2) ammo boxes, 23" frame, older restoration, note display tires. Good condition.
Estimate: $4,000-5,000
Sold Price: $14,950
Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session III, October 19, 2013
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Cavalry, Columbia, Military, Model 40, Pedaling History Museum, Pneumatic Safety
C. 1887 "The King" High Wheel Bicycle
LOT 22A.
Rare C. 1887 "The King" 48" high wheel bicycle (ordinary). Manufactured in Springfield Mass., Serial No. 10. Good condition. Retains name plate.
Estimate: $8,000-10,000
Sold Price: $14,625
Auction: 26th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 22, 2017
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, High Wheel, The King
19th Century Floor globe
LOT 276.
19th Century Floor globe. Marked "SIR JOSEPH BANKS, BAR K.B., "The New British Terestrial Globe…,". 42" Ht.., 28" D..
Estimate: $800-1,200
Sold Price: $14,400
Auction: Estate & Garden Auction, July 29, 2023
Category: Estate & New Years Day Auctions
Tags: Globe, Sir Joseph Banks
C. 1898 Old Hickory made by Tonk Mfg. Co. Chicago, IL.
LOT 103.
C. 1898 Old Hickory made by Tonk Mfg. Co. Chicago, IL. Wooden framed lady's pneumatic. Christy saddle, restored. This is supposedly the first American ladies wood safety.
Estimate: $2,300-2,600
Sold Price: $14,375
Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session I, December 1, 2012
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Old Hickory, Pedaling History Museum, Tonk Mfg. Co.
Painting oil on canvas cityscape with houses and figures signed and dated LRC "F. Speight '45" (Penna./North Carolina 1896-1989).
LOT 13.
Painting oil on canvas cityscape with houses and figures signed and dated LRC "F. Speight '45" (Penna./North Carolina 1896-1989). Purchased from Taggart, Jorgensen & Putnam Washington D.C., comes with purchase receipt. Sight 29" x 37".
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $14,375
Auction: 34th Annual New Years Day Auction, January 1, 2014
Category: Estate & New Years Day Auctions
Tags: Cityscape, F. Speight, Oil on Canvas, Painting
De Scott (David) Evans (Indiana / Ohio1847-1898, "Happy Hours", landscape with children, signed and dated 1885 LLC. Oil on canvas.
LOT 397.
De Scott (David) Evans (Indiana / Ohio1847-1898), "Happy Hours", landscape with children, signed and dated 1885 LLC. Oil on canvas. Original frame. Descended locally. 24" x 43 1/2". Frame overall 39 1/2" x 58 1/2".
Estimate: $4,000-6,000
Sold Price: $14,160
Auction: 39th Annual New Year’s Day Auction, January 1, 2019
Category: Estate & New Years Day Auctions
Tags: De Scott Evans, Oil on Canvas, Painting
Keith Haring (N.Y./Penna. 1958-1990), gouache on paper/cardboard
LOT 8.
Keith Haring (N.Y./Penna. 1958-1990), gouache on paper/cardboard, signed "K. Haring '89", "Ignorance=Fear". 12" x 12". This piece came out of a private collection from Texas and was passed down to the current owner from his Great Grandmother Sara Roberts who lived in N.Y.C. and collected the work. 16" x 12". No authenticity supplied, seller will supply a hand written letter stating the above.
Estimate: $8,000-10,000
Sold Price: $14,040
Auction: Estate Auction, May 21, 2016
Category: Estate & New Years Day Auctions
Tags: Keith Haring, Painting, Pop Art
