Newbie with a White bicycle

[Tinbanger]

New to the forum
We operate a vintage and salvage business north of Toronto and I came across a White bicycle today
Other than it being built by the white sewing machine company I couldn’t find much on line
It looks more or less complete ? Except chain guard and original paint
Any info would be appreciated
Thanks Dave

 

[WetDogGraphix]

New to the forum
We operate a vintage and salvage business north of Toronto and I came across a White bicycle today
Other than it being built by the white sewing machine company I couldn’t find much on line
It looks more or less complete ? Except chain guard and original paint
Any info would be appreciated
Thanks Dave View attachment 1194809

Welcome.....I'm sure someone will probably know about this bike..

 

[juvela]

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...a word from @Brian R. is sure to enlighten...

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[CURTIS L LINDGREN]

Check to see if the tires hold air ( Probably not ) AND...........WELCOME !!

 

[GiovanniLiCalsi]

White made sewing machines and steam cars. Great products!

 

[piercer_99]

welcome, nice machine you have there.

 

[Brian R.]

Hi Dave, nice find! It's an old one. The fenders (maybe CCM?) and rims say 1930s but the rest of it says 1890s. It probably had a wood rear fender originally, wood rims, and maybe a wood chain guard. Then a few decades later someone decided to revive it with new steel parts to replace the wood. During the Great Depression this would have been a cheaper option than buying a new bike for someone's daughter or granddaughter.

Can you please post a close-up photo of the badge? I've never seen or heard of White bicycles.

I live in downtown Toronto. Let me know if it's for sale!

-Brian R.

 

[Tinbanger]

Hi Dave, nice find! It's an old one. The fenders (maybe CCM?) and rims say 1930s but the rest of it says 1890s. It probably had a wood rear fender originally, wood rims, and maybe a wood chain guard. Then a few decades later someone decided to revive it with new steel parts to replace the wood. During the Great Depression this would have been a cheaper option than buying a new bike for someone's daughter or granddaughter.

Can you please post a close-up photo of the badge? I've never seen or heard of White bicycles.

I live in downtown Toronto. Let me know if it's for sale!

-Brian R.

 

[Tinbanger]

Thanks for the responses and info
I know very little about old bikes but come across them in our travels as pickers
Mostly beat up 60 s era bikes We focus on oils gas transportation signage architectural industrial etc

I have a feeling I might learn a lot from this group!

 

[Brian R.]

So I'm the new caretaker (owner) of this lovely bike. To my surprise, I cannot find other White Sewing Machine Co. bikes on the CABE or after a Google Search. It must be a rare bike. I'm going to start a new thread (pun not intended) for WSM bikes in the Antique pre 1933 Forum. I will post more pics of this bike there along with other stuff I can find. I hope that thread will scare up a few other White bikes. See you over there.

-Brian R.