Wood Bicycle from around 1900

[JMP]

I have a McCloskey wood bicycle that was made in SW Ontario in Canada. It has been stored on loan in a Museum for the last 25 years. We have it back now and were wondering about a value. It is all original, however the wood frame was varnished and the handlebar grips had black electrical tape put on them. I have been told the Manufacturer only made them for 3 years. I was also told by a collector it is 8/10. The frame and rims are all wood and it has original tires. Just wondering if anyone else has one or if we decide to sell it where we would go.

 

[locomotion]

I would say that it could fetch above USD$25000 at auction or from a private sale judging from past auction results for comparable Canadian wood framed bicycles

 

[JMP]

I would say that it could fetch above USD$25000 at auction or from a private sale judging from past auction results for comparable Canadian wood framed bicycles

Thank you for your reply. What would be a good Auction house? or are there Auction sites just for bicycles?

 

[Farmboy1895]

I recommend contacting Rick Wolfe. He is a Canadian Wheelmen that is honest and will guide you in the right direction.

 

[happyclark]

Love it

 

[locomotion]

Thank you for your reply. What would be a good Auction house? or are there Auction sites just for bicycles?

Comet – COPAKE AUCTION

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[David Brown]

Pretty sure it was made in Sarnia Ont. Late 1890,s I think it's called a bent wood. Rick does have same bike only a ladies Model.

 

[locomotion]

Thank you for your reply. What would be a good Auction house? or are there Auction sites just for bicycles?

Hibid

 

[kermit]

I had one in the 70's-80's and is now in the Pryor Dodge collection, William Dizer from Indiana owns one, Bicycle museum in Ohio and museum in Port Huron also has one..There a handful of them that I know of.. Dave

 

[locomotion]

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