1893 ? Spalding see's the light of day

[tommydale1950]

here are some pictures of my Spalding taken in the light of day for first time in many years. Now todays question , the head badge has 3 patent dates on it all 1893 . Does that mean it is a 1893 ? I am going to start the clean up process today and then the "restoration" anyone know about patent dating ? thanks ...Tom

 

[bricycle]

rear hub pretty primative... so 1893 or 4 seems reasonable.

 

[sam]

Looks like bolt on pedals too

 

[tommydale1950]

patent update

After cleaning the head badge there are 5 patent dates one 1892 and four 1893...

 

[bricycle]

After cleaning the head badge there are 5 patent dates one 1892 and four 1893...

a patent date CAN just mean an element of the cycle (or a modification) was issued a patent on that date.

 

[MrColumbia]

rear hub pretty primative... so 1893 or 4 seems reasonable.

I would second this. A very early safety frame style also.

 

[Wing Your Heel]

1893 Spalding

This is an advert for an 1893 Spalding that shows one of their models for that year

Here's a link to the info on the US military black bicycle corps. I believe this was from 1896.

http://www.fortmissoulamuseum.org/blackbicyclecorps.php

As you can see from the photo of the military Columbia, Spalding was also a reseller of other company's bikes.

I have Spalding ads showing them reselling Overman Victors too, as well as promoting Christy saddles.

 

[jkent]

The spokes on the back wheel are very cool, I have never seen one laced up like that. The way it's laced tied together on the in and out side of the hub. That a pretty darn cool bike. Sweet! I'd really like to see it restored. You might wanna check out the Wheelman site they might be able to help date it.
http://www.thewheelmen.org/forum/default.asp

 

[tommydale1950]

93 Spalding

Ive pretty much given up on the wheelmen although I do look at their ads . I ve tried emailing numerous members and filled out forms with no response its been about 3 months . I do have some early parts including TOC some of which I have sold to Cabe members .I m sure some of their members would like to know about my hussey bars and stems and fauber cranks , early hubs etc . I have been watching the ads on the wheelmen site for Spalding items [ still need a block chain] and trying to figure out what seat I have ...just sayin...

 

[bricycle]

Ive pretty much given up on the wheelmen although I do look at their ads . I ve tried emailing numerous members and filled out forms with no response its been about 3 months . I do have some early parts including TOC some of which I have sold to Cabe members .I m sure some of their members would like to know about my hussey bars and stems and fauber cranks , early hubs etc . I have been watching the ads on the wheelmen site for Spalding items [ still need a block chain] and trying to figure out what seat I have ...just sayin...

I can make all your problems go away instantly....
...just sell her to me Ha.