G85 Weekly General Auction Monday
Lot 280:
Description
A collection of nine miniature bicycle and tricycle models of various designs and constructions. The group includes three models formed from twisted grey wire, comprising a high-wheel penny-farthing style bicycle and two standard bicycle frames. Painted metal models include a red tricycle featuring a rear cargo area with heart-shaped wire scrollwork, a light blue bicycle, a cream bicycle with a rear luggage rack, and a cream cargo tricycle with a front wire-mesh basket and large rear rack. The collection is completed by two brass-toned metal models: a tricycle with a bucket-style rear container and a tandem bicycle with two seats and sets of handlebars. Construction materials include twisted wire, sheet metal, and die-cast components, with several models fitted with black hard plastic or rubberised tyres. These are static display models with free-rolling wheels and no internal mechanisms. A white adhesive auction tag is attached to the red tricycle wheel marked 12689 and 16 March 2026. These items resemble decorative folk art sculptures and miniature accessories produced by manufacturers such as Byers Choice.