PAL (ps. Jean de Paléologue 1860-1942) An original lithographic poster. Cleveland Cycles Paris, (Triumphant Native American) 207×295 cm ca. 1898, 4 sheets (2 parts on linen) Condition: B+
An original ca 1898 lithographic poster for Fernand Clement & Cie Cycles Paris, Artist PAL (ps. Jean de Paléologue 1860-1942) Ca 105 x 150 cm ca. 1898, on linen Condition: B
An original ca 1890 lithographic poster for The Rover cycles , Artist Unknown Ca 101 x 142 cm ca. 1890, on linen Condition: B
A poster advertising Cycles Lea et Norma with the subtext “Les roulements Lea on fait leur preuves dans toutes les courses” meaning Lea bearings have proven themselves in all races
Double twisted bulb horn. Overall diameter ca 9,5 cm Overall lenght ca 32 cm
Double twisted bulb horn. Total lenght ca 26 cm
Bulb horn . Total lenght incl bulb 29cm Diameter 9cm The rubber bulb needs to be replaced
Ariel tricycle engine ca 1900
Henderson 1925ca 1305cc four cylinder engine minus gearbox This engine has been adapted in the past for uses which did away with the need of a gearbox. This could have been for airplane use or a form of a stationary engine. We offer the engine for display purposes or as a source of spare parts. The cylinder bore is 68 mm (2 11/16″).
JAP 1906ca 10 HP 1262 cc four cylinder AIV tricar engine For a short period J. A. Prestwich ventured in the tricar market, which blossomed for some years around 1905. Their first tricar was presented in the Stanley Show Forecast issue of The Motor Cycle of November 21, 1904. JAP’s first tricar, the Dual Sociable, was of unconventional design – “built on entirely original lines” The Motor Cycle wrote. The concept of sociable meant that the passenger had a seat next to the driver and was not posit ...
Presumably a Detroit Lubricator carburettor as used on Packard automobiles, possibly the Twin Six models from 1916-1923.
Citroen Solex carburettor
Studebaker used the Stromberg OS-1 on the Light Six EJ in 1920, ’21, ’22 and on the early EM Light Six in 1923.
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.
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 ...
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 ...