Sold ~ 1890's handlebars ~ Narrower Size ~

[willswares1220]

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These smaller bars are straight and in very good condition overall.
They appear to have been restored in "chrome plating" at one time and have light wear and tear ( a couple of very small dents, some plating wear and light pitting ) as shown. They have now gained their own patina from use since then.
The bicycle I took these bars off of had a smaller diameter mounting sleeve at the head tube so there had been a brass bushing "pinned" up the center to fit that smaller diameter. I cut off the "brass" excess, flush to the bottom of the original stem. The bars were then plated "chrome " at that time years back.
They measure 17 - 1/4 inches wide ( from outer grip edge to edge ) x 6 - 1/2 inches deep (from the outer edge of the stem area to the outer edge of the grip area ) Stem diameter is a small fraction under 7/8 inches.



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Port Washington, WI 53074

 

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[Kenny Middendorf]

What are these Handel bars off of ? They look like the same set on a tandem that I’m trying to identify? Thanks for any info I can use to figure out what I have. Kenny

 

[willswares1220]

I'm not sure. They're fixed, so somewhere in the 1890's. Because they're small, possibly a Ladies or child's bicycle or for use on a tandem would be acceptable ( Lady in the front )
There was such a variety of options available back then and so many bicycle manufacturers. A person's options are open.....

 

[Kenny Middendorf]

Thanks for the input