Meaning of...

[manny and his bicycle]

Excuse me cabers...whats the meaning of TOC bicycle..???

I love that kind of bike and for sure i will get one soon just want to know the meaning....thanks in advance

 

[juanitasmith13]

Turn Of Century= 1899-1900. In other words a bicycle built within a dozen or so years before to a dozen or so years after 1900 A.D.

 

[manny and his bicycle]

Turn Of Century= 1899-1900. In other words a bicycle built within a dozen or so years before to a dozen or so years after 1900 A.D.

Thank you so much @juanitasmith13

 

[juanitasmith13]

Manuel, I think it is safe to add: these bicycles labelled TOC would all, now, be @ least 100 years old; and, by the definition of the words 'genuine antique' being an object 100 years old or older... they are true 'antiques'. Bicycles not 100 years old are 'vintage'.

 

[dnc1]

This side of the pond we call them 'veteran', pre 1928. Or 'vintage' post 1928.