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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / Re: c1900 Crescent Model 16

« Last post by Jeff Kidder on February 24, 2020, 07:34:50 AM »

1899 Crescent Model 16:

Crescent ad from December 8, 1898 issue of The Cycle Age & Trade Review:

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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / Re: c1900 Crescent Model 16

« Last post by 58inchwheel on February 24, 2020, 06:18:01 AM »

If the model number 32 is a ladies bike it is 1900.

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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / c1900 Crescent Model 16

« Last post by joe on February 24, 2020, 01:08:53 AM »

Our museum acquired a c1900 Crescent Model 16 ladies bike. I'm hoping to learn its model year. Serial# 562768.
Please see our Model 16 photos attached.

We have a Crescent Model 32 that's very similar (Serial# 359046). Not sure of its year either.

Joe Breeze
Marin Museum of Bicycling
Fairfax, CA

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Board for buying and selling Wheelmen goods and services. / FOR SALE - 1884 56" Columbia Expert High Wheel Bicycle Serial # 1965

« Last post by mike cates on February 23, 2020, 09:11:43 PM »

I have what I'm estimating to be a 1884 56" Columbia Expert high wheel bicycle Serial #1965 in very straight and older restoration condition. Original dust shield with patent dates and original keeper clip at bottom.
Seat is incorrect but looks good and is useable. Original flat seat spring has slotted friction set screw with hex jam nut at center of keeper bracket. Single screw with hex nut steering adjustment (missing dome nut that would have been above hex nut). Tubular rear forks. Large flanged front hub. Missing all brake hardware and wire pants guard. Straight nickel plated handle bars with nice Art Hart made pear grips with nickel plated ferrules.
Very good rider with nice original solid crescent rims and true running wheels, all original spokes and new Hammel red rubber tires. Nice Columbia script ball bearing pedals and fixed oblong mounting step with two mounting screws top and bottom of step.
$5000 and I can ship at additional cost for crating and shipping cost.
I haven't seen a bicycle like this offered at Copake Antique Bicycle Auction 2020.
Mike Cates, CA.
(760) 473-6201
cates0321@hotmail.com

PS: Dave where does this serial number fall in your Columbia records to better dial this bike in as to manufacturing date?

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Board for buying and selling Wheelmen goods and services. / Re: Wanted G&J Rambler crank bearing cups

« Last post by andrew gorman on February 23, 2020, 06:52:51 PM »

If you find some installed in a frame, be very careful taking them out.  A set I had were hardened to the point of brittleness and chipped badly/were destroyed in the process.  This is something to watch out for in TOC bikes in general.

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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / Re: c1900 Mead Sentinel

« Last post by joe on February 23, 2020, 01:04:26 PM »

Thanks to DelombardR and Wheelmen librarian Bill Smith I now know that "Rosebud" is an 1898 Mead Sentinel Special. The 1899 Handy Auto Brake and aluminum filagree chain guard being upgrades shortly thereafter.

Yes, I would like to see how our serial number fits in the Mead records of such.

--Joe

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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / Re: c1900 Mead Sentinel

« Last post by DelombardR on February 23, 2020, 09:44:41 AM »

Does anyone have a Mead serial number list?

Or anyone with a Mead model, year, and serial number?

Asking for Joe B.

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Board for buying and selling Wheelmen goods and services. / Victor OWCO Wrench for Antique and TOC bicycles

« Last post by mike cates on February 22, 2020, 11:35:29 PM »

Search my current ebay auction for details.
I haven't seen this offered at Copake Antique Bicycle Auction 2020.
Mike Cates
(760) 473-6201
cates0321@hotmail.com

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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / c1900 Mead Sentinel

« Last post by joe on February 21, 2020, 09:28:27 PM »

Our museum acquired a c1900 Mead Sentinel for ladies. The frame has a fantastic finish, which appears to be original. Joinery is in nickel. The paint pattern I'll call "rosebud," with swirls of red paint on a black background. Fine floral filagree flourishes near the joints. Aluminum filigree chain guard by The Turner Brass Works (patent Apr. 13, 1897). Handy Automatic Brake (last patent 1899). Sterling silver handgrips are monogrammed "L. N. M." Serial number is 58663.

I'd like to learn more about these Sentinels of the period. Date built, options available. Was this finish available from Mead?

Joe Breeze, curator
Marin Museum of Bicycling
Fairfax, CA

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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / Re: Copake auction preview available

« Last post by DelombardR on February 17, 2020, 10:37:56 PM »

Beginning to list items here.
https://www.copakeauction.com/auction/29th-annual-bicycle-auction-2020-04-18/