Lot 474
A 1904 Sunbeam 'The Golden' Gentleman's Roadster. An imposing bicycle with a black-enamelled 27-inch frame numbered 69227, and retaining all original equipment, to include its oil bath chain-case, Sunbeam brakes operated by roller levers, 22-inch flat handlebars, nickel-plated with threaded caps and cylindrical patch holder, nickel-plated pump and 7-inch cranks with block rubber pedals, a correctly fitted two-speed bottom bracket and a (later) B.S.A. three-speed rear hub with quadrant control correctly fitted to the top tube, deep profile mudguards, 28-inch wheels and good tyres, A recovered Brooks leather saddle with the early 'OO' Brooks logo, tool bag containing spare brake blocks, four Sunbeam inscribed and other tools, oiler, etcetera. A delight.
