Lot 560
A c1885 Lloyd Brothers 'Quadrant No 15' Tandem Tricycle.
A highly useable double-steered mixed-gender tricycle in excellent condition, finished in black enamel with complementary nickel-plated parts like the hooped handlebars with matching turned grips, steering control rods, seat supports and feet rests. The front steering wheel is 26-inch and the two driving wheels, via a Starley axle are 36-inches. Drive is via adjustable inch-pitch block chains, correctly fitted with protection guards. The nickel-plated 6-inch slotted cranks and rubber block pedals are matching, as are the saddles (modern covers) and the two luggage racks, which are later additions. A double-armed brake at the left side is within reach of, and capable of being applied, by both riders, and a rear jockey wheel prevents a backward fall. A bell and a lamp bracket are fitted. On test it would appear to be geared to 52-inch.
