A Singer high-wheel tricycle, circa 1885,

A Singer high-wheel tricycle, circa 1885, with 48inch driving wheels, solid tyred with opposed radial spokes, 19¼ inch front steering wheel on curved extended arm set to right of machine, with mud guard and sprung suspension. Turned wooden grip in stirrup bracket on right for steering by rod and lever, similar turned grip handle to left, turned wooden grip to lever for band brake and another lever for chain adjuster also on left, spring mounted saddle with remains of leather cover by Lamplugh & Brown, bottom brackets of main frame bearing pedal crank fitted with rubber block pedals driving 1¼ inch pitch chain with chain cover, one hub cover marked Singer & Co Coventry, the other hub (lacking cover) numbered 38325 4, the lamp brackets fitted with period Lucas King of the Road oil illuminated lamps, trailing arm lacking castor, overall 198cm long, surface rusting to most metal components. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ◊◊ ◊◊ £50 + VAT uplift and storage at £10 + VAT per lot per day For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com