Lot 561
A c1882 Thomas Humber 'Cripper' Tricycle.
The Automatic-Steerer model, it has 40-inch driving wheels propelled by a good quality inch-pitch block chain, and a 24-inch steering wheel, the wheels all with good, useable black rubber solid tyring. The 25-inch wide handlebars with good turned wooden grips holds a stout nickel-plated leaver which operates the Humber patented plunger brake with its control operated through the centre of the headstock, an interesting design. There are feet rests mounted to the front forks with block rubber grips, a lamp bracket and front mudguard. This tricycle is complete and highly useable, but the frame needs painting.
