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Penny farthing ordinary bicycle
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(Manufacturer)
Penny farthing ordinary bicyle, about 1880.
50" diameter front wheel and 16" diameter rear wheel. Spoon brake operated by a lever on right hand handlebar. Curved handlebars with elm grips. Adjustable rubber cushioned pedals. Mounting peg above rear wheel and trouser guard over front wheel. Non original black pauint with gold lining tape, "Vee" belt tyres, "Brookes" leather saddle and wooden brake lever grip.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
88.72I
Creation/Production
Acquisition
purchase
Measurements
Length
(mm): 1710
Width
(mm): 670
Height
(mm): 1510
Weight
(kg): 23.2
Material
Metal
Wood
Rubber
Leather
Location
In store
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