156: AN EARLY PATENTED 1876 WOOD WHEEL AND IRON TRICYCLE

The unusual early 'Bone Shaker' tricycle with iron frame, iron-rim wheels with wood spokes and hubs retaining exceptional original red paint with dry surface, iron capped wood steering handle, iron pedals with original cylindrical wood treads, iron saddle seat cast with openwork stars and crescent moon stamped Pat??? ?? ?? 1876.
Measures 32 x 18.5 x 45 inches.
Very good original condition, there are no issues of damage or repair, great original condition.
Provenance: The Jerry and Cathy Mueller Collection, Sioux City, Iowa
$600 - $800