Lot 207
A c1885 Coventry Machinists Co. 'Club' Ordinary Bicycle. A Coventry-built 48-inch machine with a very indistinct, acid etched script on the saddle support, the only clear wording is Coventry. The frame is numbered 38037 / 48 and sports 26-inch hooped handlebars, fixed mounting step, leg guard, rebuilt but later leather saddle, original spoking to both wheels with what appear to be plain main bearings, slotted cranks and pedals. The brake lever is missing.
