An english velocipede dating c.1868. Part of a small private collection which has been cherished and enjoyed for the last 50 or so years. Originally found as a frame, forks and associated parts by the owner; who then had a local traditional wheelwright make the wheels. Suitable cranks were found and a useable pair of pedals were made so as it co..
A 54'' penny farthing bicycle dating from c.1884. Over-painted black and with minor work would appear to make a good riding bicycle. Both wheels run well and front hub bares the bicycle number and wheel size. Semi- moustache handlebars with original brake lever and spoon brake. Brooks type long distance saddle with a later 'Lycett' leather top f..
De Dion-Bouton 1899 2 ¾ HP 326 cc AIV tricycle engine # 5616
The De Dion-Bouton motor tricycle went into production in 1897
weighing just under 80 kg, with an output of 1.5 HP at 1,800 RPM from
its 211 cc motor, although the engine had already been established in a
prototype tricycle in 1895.
The tricyc..
Peugeot 1903 2HP Type “C” 239 cc aiv frame # 1338 engine # 498
Although a prototype De Dion-engined Peugeot bicycle was displayed at
the Paris Salon in 1898, the first motorized cycles to leave the factory
were actually tricycles with De Dion & Bouton engines.
The popularity of the tricycle was unchallenged at first, but by 1902
the motorize..
Ca 1904 Phoenix “Trimo” Forecar 3½hp 433 cc Minerva side valve frame & engine # 10690
Built from the early 1900s at the Phoenix Motor Cycle Works in
Holloway Road, North London, and powered by the ubiquitous Minerva
‘clip-on’ engine, J van Hooydonk’s motorcycle was widely reported in the
motorcyclin..
Now reduced and selling to make way for a Vintage car. A good project to build an early Veteran / pioneer motorcycle and assembled here to give a representation of the parts which are in included. The make of the frame is unknown; but there is a period head badge with the bike. This being: Cycles, Automobiles, Motocyclettes - Albert Pigna..
c.1898 Columbia Shaft Drive Bicycle. A very original machine and very useable. Original black enamel paintwork with old nickel plated fittings, wood rims with sympathetically newly built wheels with nickel plated hubs and spokes. Plunger brake to the front tyre, original mudguards, cushion leather saddle and grips. Columbia pedals. Period lamp...
A rare solid tyre safety bicycle for a child dating from the 1880's. Quite a few adult machines have survived, but children's machines are very rare to come across. Partly because, a bicycle in the 1880's was a luxury purchase for the wealthy and a child would have been very fortunate to have had a bicycle bought of their own. The bike has been sym..