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Penny Farthing

"Penny Farthing Bugle" by Fox Photos
Located in London, GB
"Penny Farthing Bugle" by Fox Photos 17th October 1932: Edwin Davey, riding a penny farthing
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Antique American Oil Painting Of A Penny Farthing
Located in New York, NY
Oil on board painting depicting a man on a high wheel bicycle, also known as Penny-farthing, with
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Antique 19th Century North American Paintings

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Gesso

Antique American Oil Painting Of A Penny Farthing
Antique American Oil Painting Of A Penny Farthing
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H 16.125 in W 21.5 in D 2 in
Penny Farthing, Llandudno Wales
By Pete Kelly
Located in Hudson, NY
." Men, male, portrait, cyclist, urban, black and white, vintage, bike, bicycle, figurative, penny
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography

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Archival Pigment

Yellow Gold High Wheel Bicycle Charm - 14k Penny Farthing Bike Wheel Moves
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: High Wheel Bicycle, Penny Farthing Features: Rotating front
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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Polish, Cyrk/Circus Poster, 1970, Vintage, Bear Riding Penny Farthing, Srokowski
By Jerzy Srokowski
Located in Bath, Somerset
of a bear on a Penny Farthing bicycle. The ‘Cyrk” circus poster in Poland appeared for the first
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20th Century Polish Decorative Art

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Paper, Linen

19th Century Cast Iron Stick Umbrella Stand
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century cast iron stick or umbrella stand, the backplate with sporting motif and penny
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Antique Late 19th Century British Umbrella Stands

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Iron

Vintage Signed Curtis Jere "Highwheeler" Bicycle Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1982 Curtis Jere signed iron penny farthing "Highwheeler" bicycle wall or floor sculpture
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Iron

Early 20th Century Antique High Wheel Bicycle
Located in Stamford, CT
size smaller than a Penny Farthing and larger than a child high wheeler. Sorry I wish I had more
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Early 20th Century Antiquities

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Iron

Vintage Traffic Wallchart Development of Land Vehicles Rollable Poster
Located in Berghuelen, DE
, stagecoach, trolley, horse-drawn streetcar, railroad, Benz motor car and penny-farthing, truck and omnibus
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Vintage 1970s German Country Prints

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Canvas, Wood, Paper

'Scratch The Earth, Let The Telephone Ring' original assemblage by Joel Jaecks
By Joel Jaecks
Located in Milwaukee, WI
riding a penny-farthing bicycle through the snow is humorously obscured by a line of text reading
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1980s Contemporary Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Vintage C Print Groups in America Neal Slavin Color Photograph Ektacolor Photo
By Neal Slavin
Located in Surfside, FL
Highwheeler Penny Farthing Bike club riders. Vintage C-print [Chromogenic development print; Ektacolor prints
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1970s American Modern Color Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print

A Multi Gem-set Charm Bracelet
Located in London, GB
paints on a palette. The front wheel of the penny-farthing charm rotates fully when turned, as if the
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20th Century English Modern Charm Bracelets

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Platinum

A Multi Gem-set Charm Bracelet
A Multi Gem-set Charm Bracelet
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W 1.07 in L 7.49 in

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By Asko, Eero Aarnio
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"Rainy Embankment" by Fox Photos
Located in London, GB
"Rainy Embankment" by Fox Photos August 1929: A man standing alone on a rain-drenched pavement on the River Thames Embankment, London. Unframed Paper Size: 30" x 40'' (inches) Prin...
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1920s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

"Marilyn Monroe In A Bikini" by Archive Photos
Located in London, GB
"Marilyn Monroe In A Bikini" by Archive Photos American actress Marilyn Monroe (1926 - 1962) posing on a rooftop circa 1951. Unframed Paper Size: 40" x 40'' (inches) Printed 2022 ...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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"Hungry Elephant" by Fox Photos
Located in London, GB
"Hungry Elephant" by Fox Photos An elephant named Mae West accepts an apple from a passing tram driver while taking her morning exercise along Gray's Inn Road, London, 16th December...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin Photograph of a Cowboy
Located in Palm Springs, CA
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Vintage 1970s American Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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H 23.75 in W 19.75 in D 1 in
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Located in New York City, NY
With over 650 pages and featuring over 550 images, Taking My Time provides an unprecedented overview and insight into the mind and work of the iconic American photographer Joel Meyer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books

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Paper

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H 13.38 in W 9.5 in D 3.54 in
Karin Székessy 'Daniela' Nude Colour Photograph, 1972
By Karin Székessy
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An interesting limited edition vintage colour photograph titled 'Daniela' of nudes by acclaimed German photographer Karin Székessy (1939-2010). The photograph portrays two nude girls...
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Vintage 1970s Photography

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Karin Székessy 'Daniela' Nude Colour Photograph, 1972
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Patti Astor photograph by Don Rodan (Patti Astor Fun Gallery)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Patti Astor by Don Rodan circa 1978: A rare polaroid photograph of Patti Astor by Don Rodan whom is most known for his Andy Warhol style polaroid portraits. This piece, mounted onto ...
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1970s Pop Art Nude Photography

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Polaroid

Abstract Expressionist Sculpture by Grace Pologe
By Grace Pologe
Located in NYC, NY
Abstract Expressionist resin scultpure, signed by artist, similar in feel to the work of Jean Dubuffet. Great cantilevered front section adds to expressive motion in the piece. Large...
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20th Century American Sculptures

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"Animal Friends" by Fox Photos
Located in London, GB
"Animal Friends" by Fox Photos 15th July 1931: Two women in bathing suits share a snack with a couple of sea lions during a display in Paris. Unframed Paper Size: 30" x 40'' (inche...
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

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Located in London, GB
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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

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Located in North Yorkshire, GB
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"Cast At Photocall" by Archive Photos
Located in London, GB
"Cast At Photocall" by Archive Photos A contact strip depicting actress Elizabeth Taylor (1932 - 2011), director Mike Nichols (1931 - 2014), producer Ernest Lehman (1915 - 2005), ac...
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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

"Study for Icarus, " Drawing by Emlen Etting, 1940s
By Emlen Etting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Emlen Etting returned again and again to the theme of Icarus Falling, in part because it gave him an opportunity to depict the nude male in motion. This large drawing served as a stu...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

"Dangerous Perch" by Fox Photos
Located in London, GB
"Dangerous Perch" by Fox Photos Evacuee Barrie Peacop enjoys an ice cream as he sits on a mine washed up on the beach at Deal in Kent, 7th February 1940. Unframed Paper Size: 20"x ...
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1940s Modern Black and White Photography

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'The Long Way Home' Portrait Painting by Alan Fears, Bicycle Penny Farthing
By Alan Fears
Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Acrylic on canvas by Alan Fears, 2018. Alan Fears (b. 1974) is an emerging British artist who was shortlisted for the John Moores Painting prize, 2018 and 2020 and featured on the...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Contemporary Art

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Canvas

Large Brass Bicycle Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Over the top, one of a kind large brass Penny Farthing bicycle chandelier with ten pendants.
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Vintage 1960s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Large Brass Bicycle Chandelier
Large Brass Bicycle Chandelier
H 70 in W 65 in D 21 in
Silent Knight by Stanley Wanlass, 79/92
By Stanley Wanlass.
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
delivering his gifts on a turn-of-the-century Penny Farthing bicycle.
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20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Set of 24 Spode Hunt Scene Dinner Plates by J.F. Herring
By Copeland & Garrett Spode
Located in Middleburg, VA
DETAILS. Please call Lesley of Penny Farthing Antiques 703 599 6018 for more info or to purchase.
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Early 20th Century British Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Pair of Red Leather Chinoiserie Bevelled Mirrors
Located in Middleburg, VA
are wonderful! Please call Lesley of Penny Farthing Antiques at 703 599 6018 for more info or to
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Wall Mirrors

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Brass

Antique Victorian Silver Bicycle Brooch
Located in Sale, Cheshire
tyre. The safety bicycle superseded the notorious penny farthing, and opened up the world of 'cycling
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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Brooches

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Silver

English Penny Farthing Whirligig
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
penny farthing the front wheel being the sail. As this rotates in the wind the rider furiously pedals
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Mid-20th Century English Weathervanes

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Copper, Iron

English Penny Farthing Whirligig
English Penny Farthing Whirligig
H 20.87 in W 20.87 in D 17.33 in
Curtis Jere Penny Farthing Wall Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Large scale wall sculpture of a Penny Farthing cycle with a red painted wooden seat.
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20th Century American Decorative Art

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Metal

Frederick Cooper Ceramic Frogs on Penny Farthing Bicycle Parasol Shade Lamp
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Dayton, OH
riding a penny farthing bicycle over wood cut base. Includes two way lights and a parasol shade. Measure
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Late 20th Century Victorian Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Polish, Cyrk/Circus Poster, 1970, Vintage, Bear Riding Penny Farthing, Srokowski
By Jerzy Srokowski
Located in Bath, Somerset
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20th Century Polish Decorative Art

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Paper

Hiwheel / Penny Farthing Bicycle
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very accurate, fully functioning, 1970's reproduction of a late 19th century hiwheel bicycle. The diameter below is of the large wheel.
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Vintage 1970s American More Furniture and Collectibles

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
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Antique 1870s American Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Steel, Chrome

1900 Penny-Farthing English Bycicle , Wrought-Iron, Wood, Leather, for Children
By English School
Located in Valladolid, ES
An antique Penny- Farthing bicycle for children from the early 20th century. It is made of twisted
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Wrought Iron

High Wheel Penny-farthing Bicycle
Located in Culver City, CA
With wood handle bar grips, original black paint and newly fabricated wall mount.
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Antique 19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

High Wheel Penny-farthing Bicycle
High Wheel Penny-farthing Bicycle
H 57 in W 68 in D 24 in
19th Century French Grand-Bi
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A rare and wonderful 19th century French Grand-bi (Penny Farthing).
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Antique 19th Century French Architectural Models

19th Century French Grand-Bi
19th Century French Grand-Bi
H 60.24 in W 67.33 in D 20.87 in
Mid Century Standing Iron Bicycle Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A charming mid century sculptural replica of a 19th century "Penny Farthing" or "high Wheel
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20th Century American Sculptures

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Iron

Mid Century Curtis Jere signed Vintage Bicycle Wall Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A marvelously whimsical Curtis Jere Metal wall sculpture depicts a 19th century "Penny Farthing" or
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20th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Iron

British High Wheeler Bicycle as Mount Decor, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
handlebars. Classic antique penny farthing bicycle in with some natural aged distressed on cast iron wheels
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Antique Early 1900s English Industrial Models and Miniatures

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Iron

Rare 1880s Smith Pony Star Bicycle
By H. B. Smith Machine Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
reverse penny-farthing was a revolutionary design and considered one of the first safety bicycles. The
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

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Iron

Rare 1880s Smith Pony Star Bicycle
Rare 1880s Smith Pony Star Bicycle
H 53 in W 27 in D 68 in
American High Wheel / Penny-Farthing Bicycle with Leather Seat. Circa 1870
By James Starley
Located in Hollywood, SC
American high wheel / penny-farthing painted steel bicycle, Circa 1870. The high Wheeler with its
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Antique 1870s American American Craftsman Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Steel

Bicycle Wine Rack
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Decorative and functional wine storage rack modeled after a vintage "penny-farthing" bicycle
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20th Century American Wine Coolers

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Metal

Bicycle Wine Rack
Bicycle Wine Rack
H 72 in W 84 in D 33 in
English Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet with Heart Lock 1960s
Located in London, GB
replaced a missing rhinestone), candle holder, moving monkey automaton, moving penny farthing, stork with
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Vintage 1960s English Charm Bracelets

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Turquoise and Gold Highball Barware Glasses Set of 8, circa 1960
By Culver Ltd., Georges Briard, Libbey Glass Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
every old fashioned item you could think of - Southern Belles with Parasols, Southern Gentlemen, Penny
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Glass

Original Penny-Farthing Bicycle
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original English Penny-farthing bicycle.
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Antique 19th Century English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Original Penny-Farthing Bicycle
Original Penny-Farthing Bicycle
H 60.5 in W 25.5 in D 66 in
A Curtis Jere Penny Farthing Sculpture USA 1982
By Curtis Jeré
Located in London, GB
A Curtis Jere Penny Farthing Sculpture USA 1982
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Late 20th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures

"Penny Farthing" Bicycle Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jeré
Located in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
"Penny Farthing" bicycle wall sculpture by Curtis Jeré. Signed C. Jeré 1982
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20th Century American Decorative Art

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Steel

Penny Farthing or "Ordinary" by 'Bayliss & Thomas, ' 1887
Located in London, GB
Original 52 " 'ordinary' penny farthing dating from 1887 which stayed in the same family until 2001
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Antique 19th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Metal

"Penny Farthing" Bicycle Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jeré
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sculpture of a "Penny Farthing" bicycle by Curtis Jeré (the compound pseudonym of artists
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Late 20th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Late 19th Century Half Size Penny Farthing or Ordinary Bicycle
Located in Glamis, Angus
A wonderful half sized Penny Farthing or Ordinary Bicycle. Of traditional Penny Farthing form
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Objects

Penny Farthing Bicycle Sculpture In The Style Of Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This charming Penny Farthing Bicycle Sculpture is handmade of metal and mounted on a live edge
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American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Marble, Metal

Victorian Penny Farthing Bicycle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Remarkable example of the Victorian Era. Great conversation piece or decorative accent.
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Antique 19th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

Victorian Penny Farthing Bicycle
Victorian Penny Farthing Bicycle
H 59 in W 66 in D 24 in
Signed Penny Farthing Table Clock with Barometer, Vienna 1930
By Albert W. Wein
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Table clock, barometer and clock in working condition, clock signed Wein, Barometer signed Otto Schleiffelder, Wien am Graben both in working condition.
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Chrome

Wedgwood Bone China Hunt Scene Dinner Service
By Wedgwood
Located in Middleburg, VA
, 11 X 8 INCH SALAD PLATES Please call Lesley at Penny Farthing Antiques 703 599 6018 for more info
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20th Century British Dinner Plates

Curtis Jere Wall or Table- Top Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Charming sculpture titled "Penny Farthing" by Curtis Jere. This versatile piece can be either wall
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Brass

Towle Sterling Silver Flatware - 95 Pieces Celtic Weave Pattern
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Middleburg, VA
Penny Farthing Antiques 703 599 6018 for more info or to purchase.
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Vintage 1970s American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Penny Farthing Bicycle Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
This charming Penny Farthing Bicycle Sculpture is handmade of metal and mounted on a live edge
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Metal

Penny Farthing Bicycle Sculpture
Penny Farthing Bicycle Sculpture
H 33 in W 23 in D 6 in
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.
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Metal

Curtis Jere Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Charming bicycle wall sculpture titled "Penny Farthing" by Curtis Jere. Signed. Located at 163
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wrought Iron

Curtis Jere Wall Sculpture
Curtis Jere Wall Sculpture
H 29 in W 34 in D 3 in
Vintage Bicycle Poster
By G. Moore
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Bayliss, Thomas and Company began in 1874 as one of Britain's earliest manufacturers of the "Penny
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Posters

Vintage Bicycle Poster
H 50 in W 40.5 in D 1 in
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Penny Farthing For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal penny farthing for your home. Each penny farthing for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and animal skin. There are 11 variations of the antique or vintage penny farthing you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a penny farthing — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each penny farthing bearing Victorian, Art Nouveau or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made penny farthing has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Alan Fears, Boneshaker and Frederick Cooper are consistently popular.

How Much is a Penny Farthing?

Prices for a penny farthing can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $500 and can go as high as $9,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,351.