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What is a high wheel bicycle called?
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A high-wheel bicycle is called a pennyfarthing, but can also be called a high wheel, high wheeler or ordinary bicycle. The pennyfarthing was actually the first design to be called a “bicycle”. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of pennyfarthing-inspired art, from paintings and sculptures to jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Early 20th Century Antique High Wheel Bicycle
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous high wheeler bicycle, I believe from the Early 20th century circa 1920s. It seems to be a
Category
Early 20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Iron
$2,048 Sale Price
34% Off
Vintage High Wheel Bicycle Metal Sculpture on Burl Wood Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern studio art high wheeler bicycle sculpture circa 1970's. This piece is crafted of
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Antique American Oil Painting Of A Penny Farthing Highweeler
Located in Long Island City, NY
Oil on board painting depicting a man on a high wheel bicycle, also known as Penny-farthing, with
Category
Antique 19th Century North American Paintings
Materials
Gesso
$3,250 Sale Price
50% Off