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High Wheel Bicycle

Early 20th Century Antique High Wheel Bicycle
Early 20th Century Antique High Wheel Bicycle

Early 20th Century Antique High Wheel Bicycle

$2,048Sale Price|34% Off

H 54 in W 52 in D 18 in

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

Vintage High Wheel Bicycle Metal Sculpture on Burl Wood Base
Vintage High Wheel Bicycle Metal Sculpture on Burl Wood Base

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
Antique American Oil Painting Of A Penny Farthing Highweeler

Antique American Oil Painting Of A Penny Farthing Highweeler

$3,250Sale Price|50% Off

H 16.125 in W 21.5 in D 2 in

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

Portable Polished Brass and Mahogany Cyclopedia Bookshelf with Wheels
Portable Polished Brass and Mahogany Cyclopedia Bookshelf with Wheels

Portable Polished Brass and Mahogany Cyclopedia Bookshelf with Wheels

By Merve Kahraman

Located in Istanbul, TR

The design for Cyclopedia stems from the high wheel bicycles of the 1870s. Unlike most bookshelves

Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Cyclopedia Bookshelf in Powder Coated Metal and Yellow Terrazzo
Contemporary Cyclopedia Bookshelf in Powder Coated Metal and Yellow Terrazzo

Contemporary Cyclopedia Bookshelf in Powder Coated Metal and Yellow Terrazzo

By Merve Kahraman

Located in Istanbul, TR

The design for Cyclopedia stems from the high wheel bicycles of the 1870s. Unlike most bookshelves

Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Terrazzo

Cyclopedia Bookshelf in Bordeaux Powder Coated Metal and Gray Terrazzo
Cyclopedia Bookshelf in Bordeaux Powder Coated Metal and Gray Terrazzo

Cyclopedia Bookshelf in Bordeaux Powder Coated Metal and Gray Terrazzo

By Merve Kahraman

Located in Istanbul, TR

The design for Cyclopedia stems from the high wheel bicycles of the 1870s. Unlike most bookshelves

Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Terrazzo

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Graphic 1870 High Wheel Bicycle
Graphic 1870 High Wheel Bicycle

Graphic 1870 High Wheel Bicycle

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H 58 in W 70 in D 27 in

Graphic 1870 High Wheel Bicycle

Located in Sheffield, MA

Beautifully proportioned, gently restored 19th century red high wheel bicycle with custom

Category

Antique 19th Century American Primitives

Materials

Metal

American High Wheeler Bicycle
American High Wheeler Bicycle

American High Wheeler Bicycle

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H 59 in W 70 in D 16 in

American High Wheeler Bicycle

By Johan Victor Aarne

Located in Summerland, CA

Junior Overmann Wheel Co. Boston, MA.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Rare High Wheel Curtis Jere Bicycle Sculpture Mounted on an Onyx Base
Rare High Wheel Curtis Jere Bicycle Sculpture Mounted on an Onyx Base

Rare High Wheel Curtis Jere Bicycle Sculpture Mounted on an Onyx Base

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Mount Penn, PA

A rare, high wheel Curtis Jere metal bicycle sculpture mounted on an onyx base, circa 1970. Good

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Onyx, Metal

Antique English High Wheel Bicycle
Antique English High Wheel Bicycle

Antique English High Wheel Bicycle

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H 41.5 in W 43 in D 5 in

Antique English High Wheel Bicycle

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique English High Wheel Bicycle in Cast Iron Circa 1900

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Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

Vintage High-Step Bicycle Co. High Wheel Bicycle, 52" Wheel
Vintage High-Step Bicycle Co. High Wheel Bicycle, 52" Wheel

Vintage High-Step Bicycle Co. High Wheel Bicycle, 52" Wheel

By High Step Bicycle Co.

Located in Milford, NH

Vintage high wheel bicycle made by High-Step Bicycle Co., Milwaukee, WI. 52" front wheel diameter.

Category

20th Century American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

20th Century, Rare Antique Child High Wheeler Bicycle, 1900s
20th Century, Rare Antique Child High Wheeler Bicycle, 1900s

20th Century, Rare Antique Child High Wheeler Bicycle, 1900s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Extremely rare piece!!!! Antique child high Wheeler bicycle called "Petit Bi" in French

Category

Mid-20th Century French Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century, Rare Antique Child High Wheeler Bicycle
Early 20th Century, Rare Antique Child High Wheeler Bicycle

Early 20th Century, Rare Antique Child High Wheeler Bicycle

Located in LEGNY, FR

Extremely rare piece !!!! Antique child high wheeler bicycle called "Petit Bi" in French

Category

Mid-20th Century French Antiquities

Materials

Metal

British High Wheeler Bicycle as Mount Decor, circa 1900
British High Wheeler Bicycle as Mount Decor, circa 1900

British High Wheeler Bicycle as Mount Decor, circa 1900

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique British high wheeler bicycle as mount decor comes with cast iron flat rectangle base

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

English Pennyfarthing High Wheel Bicycle, 1870-1880
English Pennyfarthing High Wheel Bicycle, 1870-1880

English Pennyfarthing High Wheel Bicycle, 1870-1880

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare and completely ridable. Bike: 57.5" H x 27" W x 66" D Base: 70" W x 15" D

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Lowell Kennedy Company High Wheel Penny Farthing Bicycle 56" Wheel, 1970's
Lowell Kennedy Company High Wheel Penny Farthing Bicycle 56" Wheel, 1970's

Lowell Kennedy Company High Wheel Penny Farthing Bicycle 56" Wheel, 1970's

Located in San Francisco, CA

1880's accurate replica Penny Farthing High-Wheel bicycle custom made by the Lowell Kennedy Company

Category

Late 20th Century American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Standing Iron Bicycle Sculpture
Mid Century Standing Iron Bicycle Sculpture

Mid Century Standing Iron Bicycle Sculpture

Located in Astoria, NY

A charming mid century sculptural replica of a 19th century "Penny Farthing" or "high Wheel

Category

20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Iron

High Wheel Boneshaker Ordinary Bicycle Penny Farthing 1870s Era  Cleveland Ohio
High Wheel Boneshaker Ordinary Bicycle Penny Farthing 1870s Era  Cleveland Ohio

High Wheel Boneshaker Ordinary Bicycle Penny Farthing 1870s Era Cleveland Ohio

By Boneshaker

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Antique early bike velocipede boneshaker manufacturer high wheel bicycle ordinary bicycle penny

Category

Antique 1870s American Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Curtis Jere signed Vintage Bicycle Wall Sculpture
Mid Century Curtis Jere signed Vintage Bicycle Wall Sculpture

Mid Century Curtis Jere signed Vintage Bicycle Wall Sculpture

Located in Astoria, NY

"high-Wheel" bicycle. A wonderfully nostalgic work hearkening to days gone by.

Category

20th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Home-Made Farm Windmill Blades
Home-Made Farm Windmill Blades

Home-Made Farm Windmill Blades

Located in Peekskill, NY

of an 1800s High-Wheel bicycle. It perfect as a wall hanging or room divider. I always thought it

Category

Antique 19th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Steel, Tin

High Wheel Penny-farthing Bicycle
High Wheel Penny-farthing Bicycle

High Wheel Penny-farthing Bicycle

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H 57 in W 68 in D 24 in

High Wheel Penny-farthing Bicycle

Located in Culver City, CA

With wood handle bar grips, original black paint and newly fabricated wall mount.

Category

Antique 19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

1800s High Wheeler
1800s High Wheeler

1800s High Wheeler

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H 52 in W 65 in D 27 in

1800s High Wheeler

Located in Peekskill, NY

the park. These early high wheelers are the quintessential antique bicycle. Every early bicycle

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Marcel Duchamp Dada Bicycle Wheel Exhibition Poster, Philadelphia MOA 1973
Marcel Duchamp Dada Bicycle Wheel Exhibition Poster, Philadelphia MOA 1973

Marcel Duchamp Dada Bicycle Wheel Exhibition Poster, Philadelphia MOA 1973

By Marcel Duchamp

Located in New Windsor, NY

piece are 18" wide x 24" high. Wiki: Bicycle Wheel is a readymade from Marcel Duchamp consisting of a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Other Posters

Materials

Wood, Paper

1800s High Wheel Bicycle
1800s High Wheel Bicycle

1800s High Wheel Bicycle

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H 52 in W 65 in D 27 in

1800s High Wheel Bicycle

Located in Peekskill, NY

the park. These early high wheelers are the quintessential antique bicycle. Every early bicycle

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Industrial More Furniture and Collecti...

American High Wheel / Penny-Farthing Bicycle with Leather Seat. Circa 1870
American High Wheel / Penny-Farthing Bicycle with Leather Seat. Circa 1870

American High Wheel / Penny-Farthing Bicycle with Leather Seat. Circa 1870

By James Starley

Located in Charleston, SC

American high wheel / penny-farthing painted steel bicycle, Circa 1870. The high Wheeler with its

Category

Antique 1870s American American Craftsman Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

Curtis Jere High Wheel Bicycle
Curtis Jere High Wheel Bicycle

Curtis Jere High Wheel Bicycle

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H 24 in W 28 in D 6 in

Curtis Jere High Wheel Bicycle

Located in Santa Monica, CA

A signed Curtis Jere High Wheel Bicycle with red seat. Free standing or wall hanging. It adds

Category

20th Century American Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Late 1800's American High Wheeler Bicycle

Late 1800's American High Wheeler Bicycle

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H 51.5 in W 68 in D 26.5 in

Late 1800's American High Wheeler Bicycle

Located in Chicago, IL

Late 1800's original American High Wheeler bicycle with wooden wheels and iron frame.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Iron

WHIMSICAL GENTLEMAN ON BICYCLE TOY
WHIMSICAL GENTLEMAN ON BICYCLE TOY

WHIMSICAL GENTLEMAN ON BICYCLE TOY

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H 8.25 in W 7.25 in D 3 in

WHIMSICAL GENTLEMAN ON BICYCLE TOY

Located in Essex, MA

Painted and carved wood toy of a well-dressed gentleman riding an 1880s style high wheel bicycle

Category

Early 20th Century American Toys

Materials

Wood

Curtis Jere "Boneshaker" Sculpture

Curtis Jere "Boneshaker" Sculpture

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H 28 in W 31.5 in D 5 in

Curtis Jere "Boneshaker" Sculpture

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Chicago, IL

Curtis Jere wall mounted sculpture of a"Boneshaker" high wheeler bicycle.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal

High Wheel Bicycle Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere
High Wheel Bicycle Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere

High Wheel Bicycle Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wall-mounted sculpture in the shape of a high wheel bicycle in hand fashioned metal, paint and wood

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron

High Wheel Bicycle on Metal Base
High Wheel Bicycle on Metal Base

High Wheel Bicycle on Metal Base

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H 53 in W 62 in D 20 in

High Wheel Bicycle on Metal Base

Located in New York, NY

Early American bicycle in wonderful working condition. The iron frame retains some of its original

Category

Antique 19th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Vintage Bicycle Poster

Vintage Bicycle Poster

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H 50 in W 40.5 in D 1 in

Vintage Bicycle Poster

By G. Moore

Located in Los Gatos, CA

-farthing" or "high-Wheeler" bicycle. They sold their bicycles including the safety-bike depicted in the

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Posters

Antique American Child High Wheeler Penny Farthing Bicycle
Antique American Child High Wheeler Penny Farthing Bicycle

Antique American Child High Wheeler Penny Farthing Bicycle

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique American child high Wheeler Penny Farthing bicycle with leather seat. Original condition.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Antique Crazy Quilt Pieced Quilt Top
Antique Crazy Quilt Pieced Quilt Top

Antique Crazy Quilt Pieced Quilt Top

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H 56 in W 60 in D 0.5 in

Antique Crazy Quilt Pieced Quilt Top

Located in Pau, FR

wheeler bicycle, spider's web; and painted motifs including a heron and flowers and a cross, all classic

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Quilts

Materials

Velvet, Silk

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Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal

Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal

By Maison Baguès

Located in Paris, FR

Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal Finish: Gold or Silver gilding Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau". UL listing available for an additional charge.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

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Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

$3,212 / set

H 61.03 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Located in Brønshøj, DK

This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...

Category

20th Century Danish Victorian Books

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

$12,351Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

By Munna Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Tapestry   Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
Tapestry   Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins

Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Madrid, ES

Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...

Category

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Materials

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Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

Art Deco Pair of  'Folies Bergeres' Wall Plaques
Art Deco Pair of  'Folies Bergeres' Wall Plaques

Art Deco Pair of 'Folies Bergeres' Wall Plaques

$1,580 / set

H 23.63 in W 7.88 in D 1.58 in

Art Deco Pair of 'Folies Bergeres' Wall Plaques

Located in Devon, England

This is a super rare opportunity to acquire a pair of these beautifully reduced versions of the facade bas-relief of the Folies-Bergères cabaret. One time designer, Pico who created ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios
'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios

'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios

$130,928

H 22.05 in Dm 15.75 in

'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios

By Tiffany Studios

Located in London, GB

‘Daffodil’ table lamp by Tiffany Studios American, c. 1910 Height 56cm, diameter 40cm Designed and hand-made by the artisans from the renowned Tiffany Studios (1902-1932), this ‘Daf...

Category

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Materials

Bronze, Lead

Charming Swedish Baroque Box in Elm and Fruitwood, Early 18th Century
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Located in Knivsta, SE

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Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Elm, Fruitwood

Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros
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By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Portland, OR

A rare & important pair of antique American Art Nouveau with Gothic frames stained glass doors/windows, by Povey Brothers, Portland Oregon, circa 1900. Over 6.5' in height. Povey Bro...

Category

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Materials

Stained Glass

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

$425,000

H 168 in Dm 104 in

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

Persian Engraved Iron and Brass Shield Astrological Symbols with Starburst
Persian Engraved Iron and Brass Shield Astrological Symbols with Starburst

Persian Engraved Iron and Brass Shield Astrological Symbols with Starburst

Located in Rochester, NY

Persian brass and iron shield. Engraved with signs of the zodiac. Hide interior. Early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass, Iron

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Islamic Persian Iron Shield

Islamic Persian Iron Shield

$975

H 2.5 in Dm 18 in

Islamic Persian Iron Shield

Located in Rochester, NY

Persian and iron shield. Engraved with Moresque designs . Woven interior. Early 20th century.

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IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED

IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...

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Materials

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19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms
19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms

19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms

Located in New York, NY

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18th Century Oak Corner Library Cupboard
18th Century Oak Corner Library Cupboard

18th Century Oak Corner Library Cupboard

$53,546

H 89.77 in W 81.89 in D 15.75 in

18th Century Oak Corner Library Cupboard

Located in Vosselaar, BE

This mid-18th century oak corner cupboard originates from the Prebysterie (living quarters of a pastor) of the small Normandy village of Foie, now part of Normanville. It was reputed...

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High Wheel Bicycle For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the high wheel bicycle you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A high wheel bicycle — often made from metal, plastic and rubber — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer high wheel bicycle, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A high wheel bicycle made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one high wheel bicycle that is appealing in its simplicity, but Boneshaker and High Step Bicycle Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a High Wheel Bicycle?

Prices for a high wheel bicycle can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $975 and can go as high as $9,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,940.
Questions About High Wheel Bicycle
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.