Auction details
33rd Annual Bicycle & Automobilia Auction
Status:
Live auction (30 days to go)
At:
PO BOX 47 - 266 Route 7A, Copake, New York, 12516. USA. tel: 518-641-1935
Description
Featuring the Steve Stevens Collection from Colorado, Meltz Pedal Car Collection, the Marty Himes Estate (Bay Shore NY Museum) featuring signs, posters, photos, trophies, Sprint Car and Midget Racers, and 120 Antique and Vintage Bicycles from a European Collector.
Auction lots (825)
Page 1 of 9
Lot 1
11
1936 Raleigh Record Ace Bicycle
1936 Raleigh Record Ace bicycle. Original working pump and cyclometer, Dynohub", Brooks saddle, double fluted crank arms. Ready...
Lot 1a
4
1958 Orbit Oilzum Quarter Midget Race Car
1958 Orbit Oilzum Quarter Midget. Quarter midgets are approximately one-quarter (1/4) the size of a full-size midget race car....
Lot 2
10
Dilecta Bicycle
C. 1950's Dilecta Shimano equipped bicycle with generator. Good quality "City Bicycle". 22" frame.
Lot 3
12
Klein "Pulse" Bicycle
Klein "Pulse" bicycle designed by Gary Klein M.I.T. graduate and innovative designer (Cannondale used his designs). Good...
Lot 4
12
Fels Bicycle
C. 1960's "Fels" ladies Panier German built bicycle. 3 speed. Note fender ornament. 20 1/2" frame. Missing pedals.
Lot 4a
10
19th Century American Boneshaker
American Boneshaker bicycle. C. 1869. 38" front wheel. Remarkable original condition. Retains original paint and pin stripe on...
Lot 5
10
Schwinn Cycle Truck
C. 1960's Schwinn Cycle Truck. Large basket. Good condition.
Lot 6
8
Infinity Recumbent Bicycle
Infinity recumbent bicycle. Mfg. by Ace tool and Engineering Co., lightweight aluminum design. Under seat steering. 88" L..
Lot 6a
1938 Sidewalk Toy Race Car
1938 Sidewalk Runabout Toy Kids Race Car, This car was built from plans in a 1938 issue of Modern mechanics magazine, (magazine...
Lot 7
8
Mini High Wheel
Mini "High Wheel" Mfg. by The Angles Co.. Perfect for budding Wheelmen. 16 1/2" seat Ht..
Lot 8
9
Rambler Pneumatic Safety Bicycle
Early Rambler pneumatic safety bicycle. Unusual "Rococco" frame lugs, scarce original aluminum pedals, all parts original....
Lot 9
24
Lamp Parts
Assorted bicycle lamp parts.
Lot 10
9
Bianchi Bicycle
Bianchi town bicycle. Note unique brake mechanism and chain case. No pedals. 20" frame.
Lot 10a
6
1947 Johnny Coy Ford Midget Race Car
Kurtis Kraft was a high-quality midget chassis available in the 1940s-1950s, Kurtis midgets dominated the sport for two decades....
Lot 11
8
Schwinn Town and Country Triplet Bicycle
Schwinn Town and Country triplett bicycle. Drum brakes front and rear. Fair condition.
Lot 11a
6
1954 #18 Giresi Offy Midget Race Car
This car was built as a one-off in 1954 entirely by Eddie Allen of Paterson, NJ. The chassis rails were all hand-formed tubing...
Lot 12
10
Murray BMX Bicycle
Murray chrome BMX bicycle. Certified track frame. 13" frame, missing pedals.
Lot 12a
11
#52 Frankie Cal 220 Offenhauser Sprint Car
This car was built in 1951 by Danny Hogan as a sprint car with a custom chassis using components from a former midget. This...
Lot 13
8
Reading Safety Pneumatic Bicycle
Early Reading Safety pneumatic safety bicycle. Reading Bicycle Co. Penna.. 21" frame. Barn find condition.
Lot 13a
6
1947 Kurtis Kraft Offenhauser Midget
Kurtis Kraft was a high-quality midget chassis available in the 1940s-1950s, Kurtis midgets dominated the sport for two decades....
Lot 14
10
Yale Pneumatic Safety
C. 1910 Yale pneumatic safety bicycle. Mfg. by The Consolidated Mfg. Co., Toledo Ohio. 22" frame, "Hussey" handlebars, matching...
Lot 15
8
Circus "Trick" Bicycle
Circus "Trick" bicycle. Ultra heavy duty built to support six acrobats.
Lot 16
8
C. 1900 Elgin King
C. 1900 Elgin "King", said to be Sears Co. "Flag Ship" model. 21 1/2" frame. As found. Restorable condition.
Lot 17
7
Wooden Home Trainer
Wooden custom made exercise "Rollers" training device. Good working condition. 60" x 26 1/2".
Lot 18
7
Velo King Tricycle
C. 1920's Velo King tricycle. Missing grips.
Lot 19
5
Bicycle Display Stands
Lot (4) bicycle display stands (for early examples).
Lot 20
22
Ephemera Lot
Ephemera lot including: Schwinn promotional items, parts, catalogs, Rollfast and more.
Lot 21
8
Pop Brennan Racing Frame
Pop Brennan Six Day racing 21 1/2" frame. BSA crank.
Lot 22
8
Schwinn Balloon Tire Bicycle
1950's 24" Schwinn horn tank balloon tire bicycle. Fair condition.
Lot 23
9
1920's Schwinn Bicycle
1920's Schwinn Excelsior 28" bicycle. Needs restoration.
Lot 24
10
Carlton Cycles Light Weight Bicycle
Carlton Cycles LTD. Lightweight "Continental" bicycle. 25 1/2" frame. Good condition.
Lot 25
8
Columbia High Wheel Bicycle
C. 1886 Columbia high wheel bicycle. 48". Cowhorn handlebars. With stand. Restored.
Lot 26
12
Columbia High Wheel Bicycle
C. 1888 Columbia Light Roadster high wheel bicycle. 52" having cowhorn bars with spade grips. Second pattern Kirkpatrick saddle....
Lot 27
7
C. 1885 Child's High Wheel Bicycle
C. 1885 child's open head high wheel bicycle. Missing one pedal, grips and tires. Barn find conditon.
Lot 28
18
Columbia High Wheel Bicycle
C. 1885 Columbia Expert (?) 52" high wheel bicycle. Third pattern Kirkpatrick saddle hardware. Barn find condition.
Lot 29
16
Columbia High Wheel Bicycle
C. 1883 Columbia Expert (?) high wheel bicycle. Improper pedals, first pattern Kirkpatrick saddle hardware. Dropped handlebars....
Lot 30
15
Columbia Chainless Pneumatic Safety Bicycle
C. 1890 Columbia Model 50 chainless pneumatic safety bicycle. 25 1/2" frame. Pope Mfg. Co., barn find condition including P & H...
Lot 30a
12
Rare High Wheel Trophy
Rare C. 1880-1889 high wheel trophy. Meriden Brittani & Co. Quarduple plate Meriden Ct.. Features two riders with high wheels....
Lot 31
9
Wooden Rims
Wooden rim set. 28". Good condition. Ex: Scott Waddell Collection.
Lot 32
7
Wooden Rims
Lot (5) misc. 28" wooden rims. As found. Ex: Scott Waddell Collection.
Lot 33
7
Wooden Rims
Lot (3) misc. wooden rims. As is. Ex: Scott Waddell Collection.
Lot 34
9
Tires Lot
Lot (5) 28" tires. Ex: Scott Waddell Collection.
Lot 35
7
Tires Lot
Pair 28" No. 76 Giant Chaine United States tires. Two ply. Ex: Scott Waddell Collection.
Lot 36
9
Tire Lot
Lot (2) pairs tubeless Universal Tire Co. 28" white and red tires. As found. Ex: Scott Waddell Collection.
Lot 37
7
Tire Lot
Tire lot (3) pair 28" tubeless. As found. Ex: Scott Waddell Collection.
Lot 38
21
Pneumatic Safety Lot
Pneumatic safety lot: (2) handlebars, (4) saddles including Brooks and Dunlop. Ex: Scott Waddell Collection.
Lot 39
10
Bicycle Signs
Bicycle signs including: Yellow Traffic (30" square), green "Bike Route" (18" x 24"), "Cycles Sirius" (16 1/2" x 11", of recent...
Lot 40
10
Misc. Lot
Lot 19th c. cut-outs from Harpers Weekly, "Wheeling on Riverside Drive", after T. DeThulstrup, frame 22 1/2" x 29", advertising...
Lot 41
17
Lamp Collection
Lot (8) gas bicycle lamps and (2) bells. Ex: Scott Waddell Collection.
Lot 42
20
Lamp Collection
Lot (5) carbide bicycle lamps, carbide tin. Ex: Scott Waddell Collection.
Lot 43
20
Lamp Collection
Electric bicycle lamp collection (6) and John Bull tire repair kit. Ex: Scott Waddell Collection.
Lot 44
5
Bicycle Stand
Brass pneumatic safety bicycle stand. Ex: Scott Waddell Collection.
Lot 44a
10
Vintage Tandem Bicycle
Vintage English tandem bicycle Convertible from lady back to gents, adjustable rear cross bar, Trivelox gears, drum brakes. ...
Lot 45
9
Pneumatic Safety Chainless Bicycle
C. 1900 Pope pneumatic safety chainless bicycle. As found. Ex: Scott Waddell Collection.
Lot 46
15
English Cross Frame Bicycle
C. 1920's English cross frame Raleigh bicycle with provenance: Ex: Scott Waddell collection. Rideable condition.
Lot 47
11
Raleigh Loop Frame Bicycle
Raleigh loop frame bicycle handing rod brakes. Leather bag, bell, rear rack. Ex: Scott Waddell Collection.
Lot 48
18
Raleigh Tradesman Bicycle
Raleigh Tradesman bicycle, rod brake, basket, generator. Has original side artwork by Geoff Rawlings. Ex: Scott Waddell...
Lot 49
8
Bicycle Shop Sign
"Bicycle Shop" sign. Of recent manufacture. 36" W., 32" Ht., bracket 10" x 36".
Lot 50
6
Painting "Cicli Fiat"
Painting on canvas: "Cicli Fiat". Of recent manufacturer. 37 1/2" x 30 1/2" (overall).
Lot 51
4
Trade Sign
Hand painted wooden trade sign "Bicycles Penny Farthing Sales and Service", on oval wood panel. 35 1/2" x 27 1/2".
Lot 52
18
Film Reels
Lot (11) original film reels from the documentary "Race for the Yellow Jersey", featuring John Allis. Tins marked "Tom Spain"....
Lot 53
6
Indian Motorcycle Clock
Contemporary "Indian Motorcycles" electric advertising illuminated sign (clock). 20" D.. Works.
Lot 54
4
Bicycle Sign
Contemporary sign "BIKE RENTALS $2.00". 16" x 23 1/2".
Lot 55
9
Colnago Frame
Colnago Carbitubo 24" partial carbon fiber frame. Good condition. Carbitubo models were available C. 1898-1992, Erneste Colnago...
Lot 56
7
Schwinn Frame
Schwinn Super 23" bicycle frame, serial #"D3007". Fair condition.
Lot 57
5
Frame
Shelby Flyer bicycle frame. 19 1/2" frame. As found.
Lot 58
4
Stop Sign
Early cast and sheet metal STOP sign. 49" Ht.. Good condition.
Lot 59
8
Stop Sign
Early cast metal Bus Stop sign. 57" Ht., Made in Newark New Jersey. Good condition.
Lot 60
7
Tricycle
Early Columbia tricycle. 20" front wheel, 15" rear wheels. Fair condition.
Lot 61
13
Chilion Wooden Pneumatic Safety Bicycle
C. 1897 Chilion pneumatic safety wooden bicycle. Brass lamp, matching pedals, wood handlebars with cork grips, period saddle. 24"...
Lot 62
11
Pneumatic Safety Racing Bicycle
Early pneumatic safety racing bicycle. 24" frame, missing chair. Barn find condition.
Lot 63
8
Pneumatic Safety Bicycle
Early "Smart & Mitchell(Dover N.H.), Kerrsarge" pneumatic safety 24" frame. As found.
Lot 64
10
African Bicycle
Primitive African wooden bicycle.
Lot 65
13
Crescent Pneumatic Chainless Bicycle
Early Crescent pneumatic safety chainless bicycle. Unfinished restoration. As presented. 22" frame.
Lot 66
12
Rare Crescent Child's Tandem
Rare early Crescent (Western Wheel Works) child's pneumatic safety tandem. 15" frame.. Barn find condition.
Lot 67
10
Pneumatic Safety Bicycle
C. 1900 NOS Siegel & Cooper New York pneumatic safety bicycle. 21" frame.
Lot 67a
11
Raleigh Tandem Bicycle
C. 1939/40 Raleigh tandem bicycle. Original drum brakes front and rear with 3 speed mechanism .Nice original paint and decals....
Lot 68
14
Ladies Clothing
Early ladies clothing.
Lot 69
6
Bicycle Rack
Early Western Union tin enameled bicycle rack. 31 1/2" Ht., 32 1/2" base. Good condition.
Lot 70
10
Dahon Commuter Bicycle
Dahon Commuter bicycle. Fair condition.
Lot 71
13
Bianchi Road Racing Bicycle
Bianchi road racing bicycle. 20" frame, Veloce Super Set 2 Exclusive, Campagnolo hubs, crank set, brakes, Forma handlebars, Terry...
Lot 72
9
Litespeed Lightweight Bicycle
Litespeed EC 70 lightweight bicycle. 20" frame, Bontrager rims and headset. Good condition.
Lot 73
5
Trade Sign
Early metal trade sign "V. Wautelet Velo Accessoires Reportations". 30" x 40".
Lot 74
10
1976 Royce Union Bicycle
1976 Royce Union "Mean Machine" moto-cross style BMX bicycle. Full suspension. Good condition.
Lot 75
9
Rudge High Wheel Bicycle
C. 1880's Rudge 52" high wheel bicycle. Drop handlebars. Front brake, matching pedals. Good condition.
Lot 76
11
Ephemera Lot
Ephemera lot including: 1890's family photo on board depicting family with bicycles, (5) Cycling magazines (1936-1947), Bicycling...
Lot 77
22
Bicycle Lamp Lot
Early bicycle lamp lot: All as found for parts. Meltz Collection Columbia County New York.
Lot 78
14
Bicycle Lamp Lot
Lot of early bicycle carbide lamps: "Twentieth Century" and side mount "Solar". Good condition. Meltz Collection Columbia County...
Lot 79
28
Bicycle Lamp Lot
Early bicycle lamp lot: brass "Solar" (Model D), nickelplate "Solar" (Model 5), "Old Sol", "Luxor", "The Neverout". Fair-Good...
Lot 80
22
Bicycle Lamp Lot
Early bicycle lamp lot: "Old Sol", (2) "Hine-Watt", "Solar", "The Dazzler". Fair-Good condition. Meltz Collection Columbia County...
Lot 80a
9
1883 52" Columbia Expert High Wheel Bicycle
C. 1883 52" Columbia Expert high wheel bicycle. Serial #3154, #2 Kirkpatrick saddle. Older restoration. Good condition. With...
Lot 81
7
Bicycle Reflector Lot
Bicycle reflector lot. Meltz Collection Columbia County New York.
Lot 82
5
Velocipede Photographs
VELOCIPEDE PHOTOS. All c.d.v. size. All three circa 1869. Tintype of a Hanlon style boneshaker with a man - American. C.d.v. of a...
Lot 83
8
High Wheel Bicycle Photos
High wheel bike Photos 6 Cabinet Cards. Range circa 1880-90. Studio images. Torso of man shadow framed by P.F. from West Winsted...
Lot 84
7
High Wheel Photos
Photos with High Wheel bikes. 5 c.d.vs from the UK. All nice examples. Glasgow, Clifton, Ipswich, Southampton and Forest Hill....
Lot 85
10
High Wheel Photos
Photos of high wheel bikes in Social Settings. 5 examples. Sizes range from 4-1/4 x 5-1/4 to 10 x 8. Date range from circa...
Lot 86
11
Circus Photos
Circus Photographs. All c.d.v. All circa 1884-89. Image with the 3 riders is similar to the photos used in The Wheelmen pg. 21 of...
Lot 87
Star Cabinet Card
Star trick rider John M. Stout. Circa 1886. Cabinet Card. Highly unusual image of John Stout was a factory rider. He is on his...
Lot 88
7
Bicycle Photograph Lot
Photos. Unusual assortment. 6 images. (1) Ladies circa 1898 safety with an umbrella. 4-1/4 x 5-1/4. American. Slight fading; Mens...
Lot 89
5
Stereoviews
STEREOVIEWS Velocipede, High Wheel & Tricycle. 1869 thru 1890. Three American Velocipede images from New York includes one with...