Lot 24
UK, circa 1884, fully restored
Estimate $8,000 - $12,000
The Coventry Machinist Co. was the first company to make bicycles in England during the 1860s. This example is one of their finest, with ball bearings, an extremely strong frame and complex but comfortable saddle spring. It was one of the preferred bicycles of the Melbourne Bicycle Club.
The Coventry Machinist Co. established a depot in Melbourne to sell their bicycles following their success at the Great Exhibition in 1880.
Modern + Traditional Auction
AUCTION
Sale: LJ5800
12:00pm - 20 October 2013
Collingwood VIC
VIEWING
Viewing & Auction Venue
12 Smith Street Collingwood
Wednesday 16th October 10am - 8pm
Thursday 17th October 10am - 5pm
Friday 18th October 10am - 5pm
Saturday 19th October 10am - 5pm
CONTACT
Giles Moon
giles.moon@leonardjoel.com.au
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