1869-70 Bone Shaker

[Phattiremike]

I’ve been trying for a few months to acquire this bicycle/velocipede, I finally scored it yesterday. I don’t see any obvious makers marks but was told it’s a JR Lakin spring bike 1869.
Front wheel needs some tweaking, I have the missing spoke though. Pin striping and filigree still visible.
Any other information or literature would be appreciated.

Thanks - Mike

 

[mongeese]

Incredible.

 

[Craig Allen]

Very nice but that doesn't look like an original 150 year old finish. A more recent restoration.

 

[Phattiremike]

Very nice but that doesn't look like an original 150 year old finish. A more recent restoration.

Not sure about recent but maybe Craig ? Any idea of the maker or where to look for a name, date?
Mike

 

[Frank and Pam Skid Kings]

Not trying to sound like Captain Obvious but... what a historic, amazing survivor !

 

[redline1968]

I’m no expert but im getting that European made vibe. Nice

 

[locomotion]

Mike are you picking bikes from museums or something. OMG. Nice.

 

[Farmboy1895]

Mike, Many boneshakers were not marked. Of those marked, many had hand engraved plates that were pinned on. Look for 2 holes about 1 1/2 " apart, many times on the top spring above the rear wheel. If you find the 2 holes that is where the plate would have been. Some were stamped on the spring. Move the saddle and check under it any signs of maker. Now hear is the best part. Google Sterba Bicycles in the Czech Republic, if you have never been there , it will blow your mind. You will be able to view a lot of early collections along with Robert Sterba`s huge personal collection. You may find the exact machine you have and be identified.
Farmboy 1895

 

[bricycle]

Incredible find! thinking she was restored back in the late 1950's to1970's tho.

 

[Phattiremike]

Mike, Many boneshakers were not marked. Of those marked, many had hand engraved plates that were pinned on. Look for 2 holes about 1 1/2 " apart, many times on the top spring above the rear wheel. If you find the 2 holes that is where the plate would have been. Some were stamped on the spring. Move the saddle and check under it any signs of maker. Now hear is the best part. Google Sterba Bicycles in the Czech Republic, if you have never been there , it will blow your mind. You will be able to view a lot of early collections along with Robert Sterba`s huge personal collection. You may find the exact machine you have and be identified.
Farmboy 1895

Mike are you picking bikes from museums or something. OMG. Nice.

Thank you @farmboy, I will explore the Sterba's site, much appreciated.

Mike

Mike are you picking bikes from museums or something. OMG. Nice.

Call you later Max!