Lot 471
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 hold a stout nickel-plated lever which operates the Humber patented plunger brake with its control operated through the centre of the headstock; an interesting design. There are foot 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.
