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High Wheel Bicycle

Early 20th Century Antique High Wheel Bicycle
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous high wheeler bicycle, I believe from the Early 20th century circa 1920s. It seems to be a
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Early 20th Century Antiquities

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Iron

Vintage High Wheel Bicycle Metal Sculpture on Burl Wood Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern studio art high wheeler bicycle sculpture circa 1970's. This piece is crafted of
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Antique American Oil Painting Of A Penny Farthing Highweeler
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

Portable Polished Brass and Mahogany Cyclopedia Bookshelf with Wheels
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
The design for Cyclopedia stems from the high wheel bicycles of the 1870s. Unlike most bookshelves
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

Contemporary Cyclopedia Bookshelf in Powder Coated Metal and Yellow Terrazzo
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
The design for Cyclopedia stems from the high wheel bicycles of the 1870s. Unlike most bookshelves
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Terrazzo

Cyclopedia Bookshelf in Bordeaux Powder Coated Metal and Gray Terrazzo
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
The design for Cyclopedia stems from the high wheel bicycles of the 1870s. Unlike most bookshelves
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Terrazzo

Marcel Duchamp Dada Bicycle Wheel Exhibition Poster, Philadelphia MOA 1973
By Marcel Duchamp
Located in Garnerville, NY
piece are 18" wide x 24" high. Wiki: Bicycle Wheel is a readymade from Marcel Duchamp consisting of a
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Vintage 1970s American Other Posters

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Wood, Paper

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Graphic 1870 High Wheel Bicycle
Located in Sheffield, MA
Beautifully proportioned, gently restored 19th century red high wheel bicycle with custom
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Antique 19th Century American Primitives

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Metal

Graphic 1870 High Wheel Bicycle
Graphic 1870 High Wheel Bicycle
H 58 in W 70 in D 27 in
American High Wheeler Bicycle
By Johan Victor Aarne
Located in Summerland, CA
Junior Overmann Wheel Co. Boston, MA.
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Antique 19th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Metal

American High Wheeler Bicycle
American High Wheeler Bicycle
H 59 in W 70 in D 16 in
Rare High Wheel Curtis Jere Bicycle Sculpture Mounted on an Onyx Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A rare, high wheel Curtis Jere metal bicycle sculpture mounted on an onyx base, circa 1970. Good
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Late 20th Century American Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Onyx, Metal

Antique English High Wheel Bicycle
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique English High Wheel Bicycle in Cast Iron Circa 1900
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Early 20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

Antique English High Wheel Bicycle
Antique English High Wheel Bicycle
H 41.5 in W 43 in D 5 in
Vintage High-Step Bicycle Co. High Wheel Bicycle, 52" Wheel
By High Step Bicycle Co.
Located in Milford, NH
Vintage high wheel bicycle made by High-Step Bicycle Co., Milwaukee, WI. 52" front wheel diameter.
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20th Century American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

20th Century, Rare Antique Child High Wheeler Bicycle, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Extremely rare piece!!!! Antique child high Wheeler bicycle called "Petit Bi" in French
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Mid-20th Century French Antiquities

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Metal

Early 20th Century, Rare Antique Child High Wheeler Bicycle
Located in LEGNY, FR
Extremely rare piece !!!! Antique child high wheeler bicycle called "Petit Bi" in French
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Mid-20th Century French Antiquities

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Metal

British High Wheeler Bicycle as Mount Decor, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique British high wheeler bicycle as mount decor comes with cast iron flat rectangle base
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Antique Early 1900s English Industrial Models and Miniatures

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Iron

Lowell Kennedy Company High Wheel Penny Farthing Bicycle 56" Wheel, 1970's
Located in San Francisco, CA
1880's accurate replica Penny Farthing High-Wheel bicycle custom made by the Lowell Kennedy Company
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Late 20th Century American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

WHIMSICAL GENTLEMAN ON BICYCLE TOY
Located in Essex, MA
Painted and carved wood toy of a well-dressed gentleman riding an 1880s style high wheel bicycle
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Early 20th Century American Toys

Materials

Wood

WHIMSICAL GENTLEMAN ON BICYCLE TOY
WHIMSICAL GENTLEMAN ON BICYCLE TOY
H 8.25 in W 7.25 in D 3 in
Mid Century Standing Iron Bicycle Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
A charming mid century sculptural replica of a 19th century "Penny Farthing" or "high Wheel
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20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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

Mid Century Curtis Jere signed Vintage Bicycle Wall Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
"high-Wheel" bicycle. A wonderfully nostalgic work hearkening to days gone by.
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20th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Home-Made Farm Windmill Blades
Located in Peekskill, NY
of an 1800s High-Wheel bicycle. It perfect as a wall hanging or room divider. I always thought it
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Antique 19th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

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Steel, Tin

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

Materials

Metal

High Wheel Penny-farthing Bicycle
High Wheel Penny-farthing Bicycle
H 57 in W 68 in D 24 in
1800s High Wheeler
Located in Peekskill, NY
the park. These early high wheelers are the quintessential antique bicycle. Every early bicycle
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

1800s High Wheeler
1800s High Wheeler
H 52 in W 65 in D 27 in
1800s High Wheel Bicycle
Located in Peekskill, NY
the park. These early high wheelers are the quintessential antique bicycle. Every early bicycle
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Industrial More Furniture and Collecti...

1800s High Wheel Bicycle
1800s High Wheel Bicycle
H 52 in W 65 in D 27 in
American High Wheel / Penny-Farthing Bicycle with Leather Seat. Circa 1870
By James Starley
Located in Charleston, 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

Materials

Steel

Curtis Jere High Wheel Bicycle
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A signed Curtis Jere High Wheel Bicycle with red seat. Free standing or wall hanging. It adds
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20th Century American Decorative Art

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Metal

Curtis Jere High Wheel Bicycle
Curtis Jere High Wheel Bicycle
H 24 in W 28 in D 6 in
Late 1800's American High Wheeler Bicycle
Located in Chicago, IL
Late 1800's original American High Wheeler bicycle with wooden wheels and iron frame.
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Primitives

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Iron

Curtis Jere "Boneshaker" Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chicago, IL
Curtis Jere wall mounted sculpture of a"Boneshaker" high wheeler bicycle.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Metal

Curtis Jere "Boneshaker" Sculpture
H 28 in W 31.5 in D 5 in
High Wheel Bicycle Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall-mounted sculpture in the shape of a high wheel bicycle in hand fashioned metal, paint and wood
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron

High Wheel Bicycle on Metal Base
Located in New York, NY
Early American bicycle in wonderful working condition. The iron frame retains some of its original
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Antique 19th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

High Wheel Bicycle on Metal Base
High Wheel Bicycle on Metal Base
H 53 in W 62 in D 20 in
Vintage Bicycle Poster
By G. Moore
Located in Los Gatos, CA
-farthing" or "high-Wheeler" bicycle. They sold their bicycles including the safety-bike depicted in the
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Posters

Vintage Bicycle Poster
H 50 in W 40.5 in D 1 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

Materials

Metal

Antique Crazy Quilt Pieced Quilt Top
Located in Pau, FR
wheeler bicycle, spider's web; and painted motifs including a heron and flowers and a cross, all classic
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Quilts

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Silk, Velvet

Antique Crazy Quilt Pieced Quilt Top
Antique Crazy Quilt Pieced Quilt Top
H 56 in W 60 in D 0.5 in

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High Wheel Bicycle For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the high wheel bicycle you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A high wheel bicycle — often made from metal, plastic and rubber — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer high wheel bicycle, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A high wheel bicycle made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one high wheel bicycle that is appealing in its simplicity, but Boneshaker and High Step Bicycle Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a High Wheel Bicycle?

Prices for a high wheel bicycle can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $975 and can go as high as $9,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,940.
Questions About High Wheel Bicycle
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A high-wheel bicycle is called a pennyfarthing, but can also be called a high wheel, high wheeler or ordinary bicycle. The pennyfarthing was actually the first design to be called a “bicycle”. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of pennyfarthing-inspired art, from paintings and sculptures to jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.