Copake Auction – Traditional auction, autumn 2026, USA
October 10, 2026 - 34th Annual Bicycle & Automobilia Auction
An annual opportunity to meet friends, view exceptionally interesting artifacts, and perhaps purchase a "treasure" for one's own collection. This year’s auction featured items and bicycles from the collections of prominent American collectors, such as Mark Mattei from Chicago, Gary Sanderson from New York, and others.
Contact: https://www.copakeauction.com
Address: 266 E Main St., Copake, NY 12516, USA
C. 1890 Suspension Hard Tire Safety - Lot 25a
C. 1890 hard tire safety men's bicycle. Lugged split frame, rear levered sprung suspension. Features saddle, pedals, brake, saddle, tires, grips. SN# 328. 21" frame size. 31" wheels. Note mid tensioner spokes. Good condition. Maker unknown. Previously sold at Copake Auction April 2016, lot 111.
Estimate: 4,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
Price Realized: 13,420.00 USD
C. 1898 Comet Wooden Bicycle – Lot 22a
C. 1898 Comet wooden framed female pneumatic safety, Comet Cycle Co. Toronto Canada. 20 1/2" frame, very original unrestored condition, nickel plating worn. "Lucky Tread...made in Canada for Canada Cycle and Motor Company Limited" tires. Retains wooden chain guard handlebars and rear fender, "Smith Hygienic" saddle, folding basket. Unrestored very original survivor. Good condition. Comes with a stand Previously sold at Copake Auction April 2014 lot 3.
Estimate: 4,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
Price Realized: 7,930.00 USD
C. 1898 Ligna Hickory Pneumatic Safety – Lot 46
Very rare Circa 1898 Ladies' Ligna hickory pneumatic safety. 22" frame. Distributed by Frank MacVeigh and Co. Chicago. Likely manufactured by W.S. Seaman Co. Milwaukee. All very good original condition. Hunt saddle, pedals (missing one rubber), original wooden handlebars and cork grips (some of plastic chipped). Formerly in the Burgwardt Pedaling History Museum collection. May be the only ladies Ligna known in existence.
Estimate: 6,000.00 - 7,000.00 USD
Price Realized: 7,320.00 USD
1893 – 94 Hickory Pneumatic Safety Bicycle – Lot 52
Rare 1893-4 Large frame men's Hickory bicycle with unusual curved top tube. 27" frame. Manufactured by the Hickory Wheel Co., So. Framingham, Ma. Very good original condition except for replacement pedals, wood handlebars and handlebar grips. Wheels are structurally sound.
Estimate: 4,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
Price Realized: 18,300.00 USD
Time Triam Special Bicycle
Huffy Time Trial Bicycle – Lot 160a Price Realized: 1,342.00 USD
Schwinn Paramount Time Trial Bicycle – Lot 161a Price Realized: 1,220.00 USD
Huffy Time Trial Bicycle – Lot 162a Price Realized: 1,464.00 USD
