A 56 inch Ordinary bicycle by Thomas Smith, circa 1885
A 56 inch Ordinary bicycle by Thomas Smith, circa 1885,
frame and headstock numbered 14888, tapered oval backbone with two adjustable rear steps, fitted with leather saddle on spring, the headstock fitted with straight handlebars with slight drop to end, turned wooden grips, simple lever brake, flattened tapered forks to bronze hub, fitted with cranks and adjustable wooden step pedals, tangential spoking to 56 inch front driving wheel, crescent rim and solid rubber tyre, with 15 inch diameter rear trailing wheel, original gun metal finish.
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A 56 inch Ordinary bicycle by Thomas Smith, circa 1885,
frame and headstock numbered 14888, tapered oval backbone with two adjustable rear steps, fitted with leather saddle on spring, the headstock fitted with straight handlebars with slight drop to end, turned wooden grips, simple lever brake, flattened tapered forks to bronze hub, fitted with cranks and adjustable wooden step pedals, tangential spoking to 56 inch front driving wheel, crescent rim and solid rubber tyre, with 15 inch diameter rear trailing wheel, original gun metal finish.
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