Lot #272 - Rare 19th Century Thomas Humber Penny Farthing Bicycle
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Auction House:Leonard Joel
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Sale Name:Collectables Auction
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Sale Date:11 Dec 2011 ~ 12noon
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Lot #:272
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Lot Description:Rare 19th Century Thomas Humber Penny Farthing Bicycle
circa 1880, saddle spring with brass sliding mechanism at rear and engraved '"THE HUMBER" HUMBER, MARRIOT & COOPER MAKERS, NOTTINGHAM', fully restored, re-spoked, all metal parts repainted or nickeled apart from bronze hubs, saddle pan leather replaced, tyres replaced, in excellent riding condition 52in -
Provenance:Discovered in South Australia
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Notes:Humber were one of the finest and largest English makers of bicycles of the 1870-1880 era. Please note: stand is not included in this lot.
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Estimate:A$6,000 - 8,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Unclassified
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