Came of an FN4 ca 1918
Surrey Machinists’ Co. 52 “ Ordinary bicycle, circa 1885 This Ordinary has a 52 inch driving wheel with direct spokes to a hollow rim. The replaced 15 inch tail wheel is of pram-like construction. The oval backbone and forks are hollow. The handlebars are cow-horn type with T-handles. One pedal and the brake are missing and saddle, step and pedal are replacements. The machine has been repainted bright red.
Honda 1968 CD175 174cc OHC twin frame # CD175-1016674 engine # CD175E-1018947 The Honda CD175was produced from 1967 to 1979. Described by Honda as a “great new all-rounder, at home around town or putting the highway behind you”, it was the touring model in Honda’s 175 cc motorcycle lineup that also included the sportier CB175 and the off-road CL175 version. It had an electric starter, except in the UK, turn signals, deeply valanced mudguards and mirrors. The inclined air-cooled engine was an evo ...
Fusi 1937ca “M 250 Sport ” 248 cc OHC Face Cam racing model frame # 39110 engine# 3812 C.F.S. 68×68 The firm of CF (designers Catellia and Fiorani) had started building powerful little 173 cc and 248 cc face cam OHC singles in 1928. They were very successful in racing. In 1937 the CF factory was taken over by the Fusi firm, which were the Italian FN importers. Next to the racing types with face cam engine, Fusi produced machines with J.A.P. engines that were built in Italy under licence. Fusi us ...
H. J. Grout ‘Tension’ Bicycle ca. 1878 This 54-inch machine, has a Stanley patent headstock, 18-inch straight handlebars with patented twisting grip brake mechanism. The bone grips and saddle pan are original. The machine is fitted with patented Grout rear wheel bearings with a full array of brass cistern oilers. The circular section backbone carries a leaf spring saddle support. Each spoke is lock-nutted and the ¾-inch rims have black rubber tyring. The 20-inch trailing wheel is fitted to delig ...
Vélocipède circa 1870 This bicycle has green-painted wheels, 36-inch driving and 30-inch rear. The iron frame is painted black with conventional brake mechanism intact. The brake is operated by twisting. The bicycle is fitted with 26-inch handlebars with later wooden grips, hock rests, a good and original seat pan, 8-inch cranks and triangular pedals. The wheels are sound, certainly useable, and the iron tyring is tight and probably original.
This handcrafted meerschaum pipe shows a man with an ordinary bicycle and was made by master carver Sadik Yanik. Sadik Yanik is a renowned artist located in Eskişehir, Turkey, who makes meerschaum pipes in a lot of different of themes as can be seen on his website: https://www.hsyanik.com/ Turkish block meerschaum has been renowned since the 1600s as the incomparable material for the world’s finest smoking pipes. Meerschaum is lightweight, incombustible and very porous. It gives the truest tast ...
This handcrafted meerschaum pipe shows a man riding a boneshaker accompanied by a dog. The pipe was made by master carver Sadik Yanik. Sadik Yanik is a renowned artist located in Eskişehir, Turkey, who makes meerschaum pipes in a lot of different of themes as can be seen on his website: https://www.hsyanik.com/ Turkish block meerschaum has been renowned since the 1600s as the incomparable material for the world’s finest smoking pipes. Meerschaum is lightweight, incombustible and very porous. It ...
This handcrafted meerschaum pipe shows a man pushing a girl on a boneshaker. The pipe was made by master carver Sadik Yanik. Sadik Yanik is an renowned artist located in Eskişehir, Turkey, who makes meerschaum pipes in a lot of different of themes as can be seen on his website: https://www.hsyanik.com/ . Turkish block meerschaum has been renowned since the 1600s as the incomparable material for the world’s finest smoking pipes. Meerschaum is lightweight, incombustible and very porous. It gives ...
Kisapati Racer Ordinary recreation of ca 1887 machine Recreations of Ordinary or High-wheel bicycles are popular with people who are enthusiastic about the challenge of riding this ancient type of bicycle. They often choose for a newly made machine because of the safety aspect as to the strength of materials etc. This ca. 52 inch machine has been manufactured by a well-known Hungarian craftsman, Zsolt Kisapati. His machines are very well finished and real works of art. He remarks about his produ ...
Expert Columbia 1887ca 56” high wheel bicycle frame# 4359 Albert Pope started advertising imported English bicycles for sale in March 1878. His initial investment in the Pope Manufacturing Company was $3,000 (USD), or worth about $125,000 in the early 21st century. He invested about $4,000 in 1878 to import about fifty English bicycles. In May 1878, he met with George Fairfield, president of Weed Sewing Machine Company. Albert Pope was inquiring about manufacturing his own brand of bicycles, pro ...
Union “Strano” 1964ca short wheelbase bicycle frame# 796825 The ‘Union’ factory was founded in the Dutch town of Dedemsvaart in July 1904 by B.J. (Berend Jan) van den Berg. At that time Van den Berg had already a local bicycle trade in which he sold Dutch Fongers, Burgers and Corona bicycles. When the factory started in 1904, Van den Berg imported a wagon full of German ‘Orion’ bicycles which were re branded. Because these bicycles were very heavy, they did not sell as quickly as he had hoped. A ...
Safety bicycle ca.1895 This Safety is of unknown make but in quite presentable condition. She was found with two stablemates hanging from the ceiling in a traditional Belgian pub in the city of Ghent. She comes with radially spoked wheels with wooden running surface; the wheel rims are of the Michelin-type and suitable tyres were apparently unobtainable. Front wheel is ca 28 inch, rear wheel ca 26 inch. She is fitted with a spoon brake on the front wheel and a candle-type of headlamp. Interestin ...
Tricycle small ca. 1885 This small size tricycle is of unknown manufacture. She’s in original condition and was found with two stablemates hanging from the ceiling in a traditional Belgian pub in the city of Ghent. Front wheel is ca 18 inch, rear wheels are ca. 38 inch. The front wheel is self-centring; when the handlebars are turned the steering column is pushed against a cam and the wheel back is forced back in a straight position when the pressure on the handlebars is relieved. This unspoilt ...
Rudge tricycle ca. 1885 frame#46222 This tricycle has the Rudge brand name and “frame number” stamped in the handle bars. She’s in quite presentable condition and was found with two stablemates hanging from the ceiling in a traditional Belgian pub in the city of Ghent. She comes with radially spoked wheels with solid rubber tyres, ca 24 inch front and ca 38 inch rear. A differential is fitted to the rear axle, a spoon brake to the front wheel. The saddle, with probably original weathered leather ...
Humber No. 5 Ordinary tandem ca. 1890 “ This tandem is now so well-known that it needs very little describing; we have, however, improved it where possible, and have adapted it as to make the saddle and handles for rear rider adjustable for any reach; the front saddle and handles are also adjustable as before. We can safely recommend this Machine as being the very fastest cycle on the road, and smoothest in running. It is beyond doubt the most suitable Tandem for lady and gentleman to ride toget ...
Premier 1891 Tandem Safety bicycle “The King of Tandem Safeties” Hillman, Herbert and Cooper were one of the earliest firms in the cycle industry, having started business in 1876. William Hillman was originally a foreman at the Coventry Sewing Machine Co, where he was associated with James Starley, George Singer and other pioneers. He was the practical mechanic of the H.H. and C. trio. William Henry Herbert (nicknamed “Tubby”) was the financial man. He was a brother of Alfred Herbert, the well-k ...
Pentacycle ca. 1885 replica Designed by Edward Burstow, an architect from Horsham in Sussex, the Pentacycle is steered by the small outer wheels whilst the main wheel is turned by pedals at the centre. One of the practical uses of the vehicle was mail delivery. The two large baskets at front and rear were a vast improvement in delivering an increased quantity of mail and many Pentacycles were rolled out to postmen in the Horsham area. The bike was notoriously difficult to steer and was hard work ...
Phillips Tricycle ca.1958 Phillips Cycles Ltd. was a British bicycle manufacturer based in Smethwick near Birmingham, England. Its history began early in the 20th century and ended in the 1980s by which time it had become part of Raleigh Industries, itself a part of the Tube Investments group. For a number of years, the company was the second-largest bicycle producer in Britain, after Raleigh. The company motto, which was carried on all its badges, was “Renowned the World Over”. The “Phillips” b ...
Starley & Sutton Meteor Sociable double driver ca. 1883 Starley and Sutton Co. of Meteor Works, West Orchard, Coventry was an early pioneer of the bicycle. The company was founded by John Kemp Starley and William Sutton. Starley had formerly worked with his uncle James Starley. The double driver was a luxury tricycle with two driven wheels that were both fitted with band brakes. The brake was operated via a large handle by the rider, who was seated on the left hand side. The Sociable was availab ...