LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY

Details

A wrought iron miniature tricycle
LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
The handlebars with wooden grips, leather sprung saddle and pedals directly onto the frontwheel
65 cm. high x 73 cm. long

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Lot Essay

This is probably a childrens model of the High Wheel Tricycle, intended as a safer alternative to the High Wheel Bicycle, for use for ladies or Doctor's Clergy and other gentlemen wishing for a more dignified and safer ride.

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