Something I picked up recently....

[bikesnbuses]

I did tell her when I found out...Her first words were "Sell it!" I guess thats "warming up" to it

 

[twowheelfan]

that is a wonderful find! inspiring! those finds are still out there! the resale value is only a small fraction of the joy of bringing these rare gems to light. and to the proper forum where they are respected and admired for what they are. i would like to know what you finally decide to do with it. you have a resposibility on your hands that you probably didn't think you were gonna have! good luck! you should show it off at the wheelman site as well!

 

[bikesnbuses]

Learning a little more about the bicycle,I just got this original ad in the mail.It is dated 1898 .When I first saw/picked this bike up I thought it was a ladies bike apparently not :o link to photobucket album;http://s844.photobucket.com/albums/ab8/bikesnbuses/Rex-Cycle/

 

[bikesnbuses]

Ok..I stripped all of the silver "house paint" off,heres some HEAVY patina for you...

 

[bricycle]

...just brought a lump to my throat... I love see'n old stuff cared after,
bri.

 

[DonChristie]

The Rex cycle rules! I think she is a candidate for new paint and Nickel. I assume Nickel would be correct. Nice job!

 

[twowheelfan]

I love the pictures! museum quality find! Restoration would scare me! there is some irreversible damage that can happen if care and a lot of research is not done. please take your time and have patience. hope to follow this expedition with you. please keep sharing.
Thanks.

 

[bikesnbuses]

Thanks for the encouraging comments guys..I moved the original pics into its own folder,now the first pics I posted dont show up anymore(sorry)Heres what it looked like before silver paint removal;

 

[JOEL]

That is an acceptable amount of original finish for an 1800s bike IMO, especially one so rare.

 

[razinhellcustomz]

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Can you repost the pix you took down so the rest of the Cabe could enjoy your RARE find? Thanks. Razin.