Feb 24, 2022 - Sale 2596

Sale 2596 - Lot 99

Price Realized: $ 938
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 800 - $ 1,200

DESIGNER UNKNOWN

PREMIER CYCLES. Circa 1890s.


39 1/4x29 1/2 inches, 99 1/2x75 cm. The Dangerfield Printing Co., London.
Condition B: replaced losses at edges and in image; extensive repaired tears and restoration at edges and in image; minor restoration along vertical and horizontal folds; tax stamp in title Framed.

The Premier Cycle Co Ltd. was formed in 1891, went through a minor name change for a few years, then back to its original name again in 1902. The company later became known for producing motorcycles and automobiles, then was bought by the Singer company. With its light-colored wheels, this image resembles the 1896/1897 helical bicycle model. Rare.