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No. 1489 AUTO UNION
Original b/w photo of Hans Stuck driving a record-breaking Auto Union, 1930s, 18x13cm

No. 1490
around 1900, beautiful museum sign "Musee du Cycle", Ernst Wouters Falmignoul Belgium, 205cmx105cmx5cm, good condition

No. 1491
Mixed lot of 19 cabinet photographs & photographs of cyclists, circa 1900-1910, including photographs with dedication "Erinnerung an 1899", a positive on sheet metal, photographs by C. Schröder Vienna, "Radfahrer Trio-Marienwerder" dated 1900-1903, a street parade by Max Stephani Hessen, as well as a photograph with greeting dated 1910 by Fr. Preis Karlsruhe, various formats and interesting contemporary motifs, traces of age and use, some with tears, creases and signs of storage, for further details see catalog illustration

No. 1492
Mixed lot of 5 pcs. bicycle catalogs & price lists, 1899-1913, including "Illustrierte Preisliste" No. 9 by Arnd & Filius (1899) for bicycle parts and manufacturing supplies; anniversary catalog "Limania das beste Rad" by M. Liemann (1913), bicycles, accessories, weapons and watches, illustrated accessories catalog by Heinrich Hagemeier Bielefeld, 1910; "Preisliste für Königräder und Zubehörteile", 1905; price list for Waldeier "Arminius" bicycles and accessories, 1911, good condition, usual signs of use and storage, partly with tears

No. 1493
Mixed lot of 4 pieces of bicycle history / sales catalogs & securities, 1908-1930, including securities of the "Société Parisienne Cycles et Automobiles" (1929); sales catalog "Ratgeber zum vorteilhaften Einkauf 13. der Paul Decker Edelweiß-Fahrräder-Fabrik" (1908), accessory lists, order forms and envelope; dealer catalog of Rehold Beger Nachf. Hannover (1929/30) incl. Framo and Lohmann brochures as well as French "Spare Parts and Accessories Catalog", Dupont Frères (1910), good condition with usual signs of use and storage

No. 1494 DEL TONGO-COLNAGO / SARRONI
original World Cup jersey Del Tongo-Colnago jersey, probably worn by Giuseppe Sarroni around 1982, size 3, good condition

No. 1495
mixed lot of 2 pieces, including extensive photo album (approx. 170 photos), cycling/ road racing Germany around 1920 (early Weimar Republic), Albert Dobbrack, good condition; cycling club "Pfeil", Dortmund-Mengede around 1920, medals, certificates & BDR badges, good condition

No. 1496 OLYMPICS 1992 / RUSSIA
mixed lot of 2 pieces, two historical track bike disc wheels, Russian Olympic team at the 1992 Summer Games in Barcelona, front and rear wheel, wood look/laminate construction, diameter each approx. 62cm, with traces of age and use, overall good condition

No. 1497 CAMPAGNOLO
original Campagnolo road bike rim (front), "Tubular", tire, quick release Campagnolo, diameter 60cm, incl. Campagnolo rim bag, good condition

No. 1498 FERRARI, FRITZ NEUSER
original Ferrari cycling jersey, size S-2-46, by Fritz Neuser (from collection), slight soiling, otherwise good condition

No. 1499 FERRARI
Cycling jersey, size 4, (Brandoli patch left arm), good condition

No. 1500 FERRARI
original honorary award, collaboration "Ferrari Engineering & Colnago", 1987, per Anoare Oltre!, including original Ferrari box

No. 1501 OPEL
1927, Opel Flitzer, almost completely restored, Ghisallo wooden rims, wing bolts, orange radiator head, Brooks saddle, could be converted to a half-racer, tire diameter 68cm, handlebar height 93cm, frame height 55cm - The "Flitzer" was one of Opel's sporty bicycle models and was offered in the 1920s as a fast half-racer, a design between touring bike and racing machine and reflected the bicycle and racing boom of the time

No. 1502 OPEL
ca. 1919-1920, Opel Halbrenner, frame number "340014", with hammock saddle, tool bag, F&S Torpedo hub, stamp brake, tire diameter 71cm, handlebar height 94cm, frame height 52cm - In the years after the First World War, Opel offered not only classic everyday bicycles but also sportier models intended for faster riding on the road and in the countryside, often with lighter equipment and a sporty seating position

No. 1503 OPEL
1910, Opel men's bicycle model No. 10, with original license plate, deep black paint and nickel-plated lettering, as well as stamped brake, spare tubes on luggage rack, air pump, frame number 32630, tire diameter 71cm, handlebar height 99cm, frame height 60cm - The model No. 10 was one of the early numbered men's bicycles in the Opel range of the pre-war period. Around 1910, Opel offered a wide range of models with numbered versions, which differed mainly in terms of equipment and price and were mainly designed as robust touring and everyday bicycles

No. 1504 OPEL
1907, Opel model 90, partially completed, with carbide lamp, lockable leather bag with key, air pump, Veleda seat, tire diameter 71cm, handlebar height 100cm, frame height 60cm - The model 90 was one of the numbered men's bicycles in the Opel range of the pre-war period. Such models were designed as robust touring and everyday bikes and were offered by Opel with different equipment variants

No. 1505 OPEL
c. 1920s, Opel Blitz ladies' bicycle, early version of a low step-through frame, unrestored original condition, frame number "1940776", with stamped brake, F&S Torpedo hub, Lohmann saddle, tire diameter 71cm, handlebar height 105cm, frame height 54cm - The model name "Blitz" was already used by Opel in the late 19th century for various types of bicycles and referred to early safety or low bicycles of the brand. The name remained in the range for several model generations and was also used for later series models

No. 1506 OPEL
1920s, Opel Export model Denmark, extremely rare model, with angular mudguards and completely closed chain case, headlight shield provisionally attached, tire diameter 68cm, handlebar height 102cm, saddle height 94cm - Bicycles from Rüsselsheim were already being sold in the 1920s via an extensive distribution network with more than 15,000 dealers, making the brand internationally popular

No. 1507 OPEL
1920s, Opel ladies' bicycle, completely unrestored and complete including tires, with beige beam head, Naumann saddle, carbide lamp, F&S torpedo hub, tire diameter 71cm, handlebar height 104cm, frame height 53cm - Opel advertised special ladies' bicycles with low step-through as early as 1920, which were intended to make it easier to get on and off the bike and were designed as elegant everyday bicycles for women

No. 1508 OPEL
1903, Opel "Distanz Racer", model no. 3, frame number "141976", with front thumb brake, original August Stukenbrock front tire with inscription, carbide lamp, tire diameter 71cm, handlebar height 98cm, frame height 61cm - The term "Distanz Racer" was used around 1900 for sporty road bicycles, for example the model "Victoria-Blitz III" was listed as the "finest road machine, distance racer"

No. 1509 OPEL
1920s, Opel Flitzer "racing bike", unrestored original condition, factory fitted with mudguards, probably special color with red headlight and green paintwork, with air pump and saddle bag, tire diameter 67cm, handlebar height 96cm, frame height 54cm - The "Flitzer" was one of Opel's sporty bicycle models and was offered in the 1920s as a fast half-racer, a design between touring bike and racing machine

No. 1510 OPEL
1920s, Opel indoor sports bike, complete and ready to ride, rare, with Lepper saddle, tire diameter 67 cm, handlebar height 97 cm, frame height 60 cm - indoor sports bicycles were used in indoor cycling for disciplines such as artistic cycling and were designed for demonstrations and competitions in halls

No. 1511 OPEL
1930s, Opel Doppelstabil ladies' bicycle with gooseneck, unrestored original condition, beautiful lines, Continental balloon tires, stamped brakes, Scharlach dynamo, F&S torpedo hub, tire diameter 67cm, handlebar height 102cm, frame height 54cm - The designation "Doppelstabil" refers to a reinforced frame construction within the Opel bicycle range of the 1930s, the models were produced as comfort-oriented touring bicycles

No. 1512 OPEL
1930s, Opel ZR III track bike Doppelstabil, fully restored, rare, incl. contemporary helmet (inside "E. Köhler") and rider's gloves, with Brooks pedal loops, Lohmann saddle, BSA chainring, tire diameter 67cm, handlebar height 96cm, frame height 58cm - The designation "ZR" was used by Opel for racing and track bike models; such bicycles were designed for use on race tracks and were characterized by particularly rigid frames and sporty geometry. Models with the additional designation "Doppelstabil" had a reinforced frame construction to increase stability under sporting loads

No. 1513 OPEL
1920s, Opel sports bike, with 2-speed F&S Torpedo hub, stamp brake, Brooks saddle, air pump, tire diameter 70cm, handlebar height 95cm, frame height 55cm - sports bikes of this era were sporty road bikes with a lightweight design and stretched seating position for fast riding on the road and in the countryside. In the 1920s, Opel was one of the most important bicycle manufacturers in the world and produced a wide range of such sporty models

No. 1514 OPEL
Early 1920s, Opel girls' bicycle, frame number "1027172", complete, with carbide lamp, skirt guard, stamp brake, tire diameter 61 cm, handlebar height 89 cm, frame height 46 cm - Children's and youth bicycles were already part of the product range of many large bicycle manufacturers in the early 20th century. In addition to men's and women's bicycles, Opel also offered smaller frame shapes for teenagers and girls, which were characterized by a lower frame height and smaller wheels

No. 1515 OPEL
1930s, Opel ladies' bicycle "Blauschild", completely restored, with stamp brake, Nirona lighting, leather tool bag, Opel saddle, Trumpf bicycle net/skirt guard, tire diameter 67cm, handlebar height 100cm, frame height 53cm - The term "Blauschild" is used in the collector's environment for certain Opel bicycles of the 1930s and refers to corresponding steering head plates of this period

No. 1516 OPEL
ca. 1930s, Opel model "Jugend" bicycle, complete, frame number "2096508", with stamped brake, carbide lamp, Masovia saddle, tool bag, tire diameter 67cm, handlebar height 91cm, frame height 47cm - Opel also offered special youth and boys' bicycles with smaller frames and wheels in addition to men's and women's bicycles

No. 1517 OPEL
1925-1926, Opel ZR III prototype, special technical feature by securing the bottom bracket via double clamping screws in the frame - not as usual with counter ring and external thread on the left side, with Lohmann saddle, wheels with wooden rims, double bottle cage with Opel eye. external thread on the left side, with Lohmann saddle, wheels with wooden rims, double bottle cage with Opel eye, black enamel paintwork, Opel saddlebag, air pump, very rare, tire diameter 68 cm, handlebar height 92 cm, frame height 56 cm - The ZR III racing model was one of the top sporty models in Opel bicycle production in the 1920s and was developed for endurance and track racing. Early versions show design differences to later production bikes and are now considered particularly rare and sought-after examples of the brand's early racing bike technology

No. 1518 OPEL
1927, Opel ZR III ladies' bicycle, absolute rarity, two bicycles known worldwide, probably designed by a factory employee on the basis of a ZR-III racing frame from the production of the Opel works in Rüsselsheim, never listed in official Opel bicycle catalogs, with "Opelauge" bottle cage, BSA chainring, F&S Torpedo hub, Helios wooden rims as well as contemporary rider helmet and rider gloves, tire diameter 67cm, handlebar height 96cm, frame height 56cm - ZR-III racing bikes were designed as diamond frames as standard and built for use in road and track cycling

No. 1519 OPEL
1927, Opel ZR III professional rider model, complete and in very good condition, with double bottle cage with Opel eye, folding oiler, wooden rims, Lohmann saddle, chainring with Opel eye, saddlebag, F&S torpedo hub, air pump, incl. Opel bicycle cap, tire diameter 68cm, handlebar height 95cm, frame height 56cm - The ZR III model was one of the racing bikes with which riders from the Opel racing department took part in numerous national and international competitions in the 1920s

No. 1520 OPEL
1907/1908, Opel model no. 15, men's bicycle and luxury model of the time, fully restored, frame number "456216", with Opel saddle and embossing, carbide lamp, tool bag, stamped brake, tire diameter 71cm, handlebar height 105cm, frame height 64cm - Around the turn of the century, Opel had an extensive range of bicycles with numbered models, which differed mainly in terms of equipment and price; higher numbered models were often regarded as particularly high-quality equipped touring bicycles of the brand

No. 1521 OPEL
c. 1890s, probably Opel two-rider tandem, complete, with double plate fork, wheel arch, air pump, F&S torpedo hub, stamped number "6917" in the frame below the handlebars, tire diameter 71cm, handlebar height 103/91cm, frame height 58cm - tandem bicycles were common special constructions for two riders around the turn of the century; the double plate fork is a typical design of early safety low bikes and was used especially for stable constructions such as tandems

No. 1522 OPEL
1900s-1910s, Opel men's tricycle, complete, with BSW saddle, Atmos air pump, racing handlebars, differential in rear axle, tire diameter 71cm, handlebar height 98cm, frame height 56cm - tricycles were already part of Opel's early bicycle range; high-quality versions often had a rear axle with differential, rare

No. 1523 OPEL
1919, Opel motorized bicycle, with Z-frame shape, torpedo tank, ready to ride and complete, plaque "Adam Opel Rüsselsheim No. 4080", with 1-cylinder Opel bicycle engine engine number "4080", four-stroke, 140cc displacement, bore/stroke 57mm/55mm, power approx. 1.6hp at approx. 3000/min, top speed approx. 45km/h; with F&S torpedo hub and ACKVA saddle, tire diameter 72cm, handlebar height 100cm - Opel began developing motorized bicycles and small motorcycles shortly after the First World War; these early motorized bicycles represented a transitional form between bicycle and motorcycle and are among the company's first motorized two-wheelers

No. 1524 OPEL
1931, Opel silverware "Großer Opel-Preis München", completely preserved, rare, five-piece set consisting of silver tray with engraving 27x43cm, silver spoon with "Opel" engraving, jug (embossed WMF), sugar bowl and milk jug - honorary prize of a cycling race from the time of the major Opel cycling events of the late 1920s and early 1930s, when the manufacturer supported numerous national competitions

No. 1525 OPEL
1920s, Opel floor pump model bicycle, suitable for Opel ZR III racing bikes of this time, heavy brass version with Opel embossing and manufacturer "Rob Seiffermann Frankfurt", valve broken off and should be replaced, not tested for function

No. 1526 BORUSSIA / SIEBER & SONS BERLIN
1934, Borussia ladies' bicycle, frame number "2183382", with stamp brake, carbide lamp, Komer U-34 hub, dynamo, tire diameter 65cm, handlebar height 97cm, frame height 54cm - The dealer's poster dated 1894-1934 refers to a Berlin bicycle dealer, whereby bicycles were often sold under dealer names at that time, while production was carried out by larger manufacturers

No. 1527 FIORELLI
1951, Fiorelli racing bike, unrestored, with Campagnolo gears, Coppi saddle, Stronglight pedals, tire diameter 68cm, handlebar height 87cm, frame height 50cm - Fiorelli was one of the Italian manufacturers closely associated with professional cycling in the post-war period; racing bikes of this type were equipped in the early 1950s with the then new Campagnolo shifting systems, which became increasingly popular in international racing

No. 1528 JO ROUTENS
1953, Jo Routens Randonneur bicycle, first year of construction of the bicycles built by Routens himself, complete except for missing front derailleur cable, with bicycle bags and rucksack, Cyclo gears, bicycle pump, CME saddle, water bottle, Le Martelé mudguards, Maxi-Car hub, wine bottle, and Michelin bicycle map of the Paris region, tire diameter 65 cm, handlebar height 100 cm, frame height 65 cm - Jo Routens began building his own bicycles in Grenoble in the early 1950s, having previously worked as a dealer and mechanic; his handmade randonneur bikes are characterized by high-quality workmanship and sophisticated equipment for long-distance rides

No. 1529 PATRIA-WKC
1947, Patria-WKC road and track racing bike, model 157L, special material "Fliegerstahl", championship model, original paintwork, old repairs to the seat stay, with F&S derailleur gears, F&S hub, scissor handlebars, Brooks Swift saddle, Weinmann Type 730 brakes, Fiamme rims, A. Dugast original tyres, tire diameter 67cm, handlebar height 92cm, frame height 58cm - Patria-WKC was one of the most important German bicycle manufacturers of the first half of the 20th century and also produced specialized racing bikes; the term "Fliegerstahl" was used in the post-war period for particularly high-quality steel tubes derived from aviation technology, which were used in lightweight construction

No. 1530 BIANCHI
1961, Bianchi model Specialissima, "Gran Sport" specification, unrestored, frame number "160272", with rare special paint job "Red Metallizzato", Ambrosio handlebars and stem, Universal Mod. 61 brakes, Campagnolo gears, Brooks saddle, tire diameter 69cm, handlebar height 91cm, frame height 57cm - The "Specialissima" model represented the top class of Bianchi racing bikes in the 1950s and 1960s and was also used by professional racing teams

No. 1531 GINO BARTALI
1959, Gino Bartali racing bike, unrestored paintwork, frame number "66047", with Ambrosio Gran Prix handlebars, coat of arms sign "Velocipedi Novi Ligure Santamaria - Marca Depos", Balilla brakes, Campagnolo hub, Bartali saddle, Silca air pump, without pedals, as well as contemporary jersey "Bartali Ursus" (2velo) and cycling cap, tire diameter 68cm, handlebar height 92cm, frame height 57cm - Gino Bartali was one of the most successful cyclists of his time with two victories in the Tour de France (1938, 1948) and three overall victories in the Giro d'Italia; After his active career, he marketed bicycles under his own name, with the production of his racing bikes in the late 1940s and 1950s being carried out by Santamaria in Novi bicycles were produced by Santamaria in Novi Ligure, among others

No. 1532 RENÉ HERSE
1973, René Herse randonneur bike, unrestored overall condition, with Reynolds SL frame and fork tubes, Huret gears, Weinmann 610/Vainqueur 999 brakes, Brooks Professional saddle, Philippe Professionnel handlebars, rare eggplant paintwork, spare inner tube, air pump, bag on handlebars, as well as contemporary "René Herse" jersey (Bachelier size 160/4), tire diameter 69cm, handlebar height 96cm, frame height 56cm. 160/4), tire diameter 69cm, handlebar height 96cm, frame height 56cm - René Herse was one of the most important French frame builders and produced highly specialized randonneur bikes for long-distance riders in Paris; his bikes were known for their exceptional quality of workmanship and were often individually built to customer specifications

No. 1533 BIANCHI
1955, Bianchi Campione del Mondo, unrestored and complete, frame number "B233598", with Universal Extra Brev. 456949 brakes, Campagnolo gears, Nisi rims, Silca air pump, Bianchi saddle, tool bag, tire diameter 68cm, handlebar height 91cm, frame height 56cm - Bianchi used the name "Campione del Mondo" for its top racing bikes of the 1940s and 1950s; the name referred to the great international successes of the team and in particular to world championship titles in road cycling

No. 1534 LABORATORY
1910/1911, Labor model "Tour de France", very rare and technically very interesting, bridge frame with single wheel mounts/single arm swing arms front and rear, frame number "1062", Brooks saddle, CB Italia wooden rims, spare inner tube, incl. several copies of newspaper reports and Labor sales catalogs, tire diameter 69cm, handlebar height 90cm, frame height 55cm - From the early 1900s, Labor developed racing bikes with a so-called bridge frame ("truss bridge" construction), which were based on a patent from 1900 and were used in racing due to their high rigidity and low weight; the design used here with a single-arm fork and rear triangle also made it possible to change wheels particularly quickly during races. The success of this design was also influenced by the American world champion Marshall Taylor, who popularized such designs in France

No. 1535 RICKERT
Rickert Spezial, as a decorative object or to complete the bike, great paintwork, with Nervex frame, Spinergy carbon rims, Selle Italia saddle, Campagnolo Centaur crankset, Shimano pedals, tire diameter 62cm, handlebar height 91cm, frame height 57cm, incl. Tacx rollertrack, Rickert Spezial OVP stickers. Tacx-Rollertrack and Rickert special OVP stickers - Hugo Rickert has been producing small numbers of hand-built racing frames in Dortmund since the 1950s and also supplied them to riders in national and international cycling; many of his frames were individually built and later reused with more modern components, which also reflects the character of a sports bike that has grown over time in this example

No. 1536 MIKE BURROWS
Mike Burrows recumbent trike "Windcheetah", numbered copy "253", total weight approx. 13kg, adjustable for heights approx. 1,60-1,90m, British-Green paintwork as formerly from Lotus collection, with Shimano XTR gears, Middleburn crankset, Dia-Compe brake levers, carbon seat shell, Campagnolo pedals, Toplight rear light, additional carbon chainrings, "Windcheetah"-OVP stickers and additional parts, wheel diameter front 44cm rear 63,5cm, seat height approx. 24cm - Developed by Mike Burrows, one of the most innovative British bicycle designers, the Windcheetah stands for consistent lightweight construction and aerodynamic efficiency in the field of recumbent trikes; the combination of high-performance frame and individually selected components underlines the technical character of this design