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Friday, October 7, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
Gentlement Hercules Popular 23″ Gent’s Roadster 1923
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
Ladies Union Germany
Frame Serial Number 32709,bought in August 2010, the third hunting
The Background Story
This bicycle was found in my third antique bicycle hunting. Actually, I was trying to find a gentlement bicycle, instead of a ladies bicycle, of which it was should to be given to Jocelyn Tomasowa, my father. But, on that day there were no good antique gentlement bicycle to be found. Anyway, I made a deal with my father, that for the time being this ladies bicycle is owned by him. But, if i am able to find a gentlement bicycle in the near future, then i will trade that gentlement bicycle with his. Therefore, I bought this ladies bicycle and it was my first experience carrying a bicycle by using airplane. I had to turn apart this bicycle and used polygon box as its package.
Details
Frame Serial Number
The two first numbers are 32, resembled the year of production, 1932.The typical loop, which is not Hercules nor Phillips
Paddles Union Made in Germany
The Break System
Phillips Wheel Core
The Gear
Friday, May 6, 2011
Gentlement Phillips dated 1899
Frame Serial Number 998559,
bought on the 1st of May 2011, the seventh hunting
bought on the 1st of May 2011, the seventh hunting
The Background Story
As my husband and I passed by on a street, we looked at this bicycle. It is so gorgeous.
This bicycle's components are 90% still original and well maintained by the previous owner.
We had a long bargaining with the vendor. It took a week for bargaining.
This bicycle's components are 90% still original and well maintained by the previous owner.
We had a long bargaining with the vendor. It took a week for bargaining.
Details
An Original Phillips Emblem
An Original Phillips Steer
Frame Serial Number 998559
A Terry High Leather Saddle
FRONTIER HUB
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Dames Juncker 1890s
Frame serial number 16730 4 (Under the Bottom Bracket Shell)
bought on 23rd May 2011, the sixth hunting.
A special thing about this bicycle, that is its frame at the rear, its shape is different from others. It is forming like a spoon, before the frame attached to the rear wheel. A-spoon rear frame has caught my attention. So, i bought this bicycle without knowing which brand it has. The vendor, an old wise guy, informed me that the spoon shape is the typical of Juncker.
As my aunty, Ronalda Tomasowa, me and my husband wished to transport our other bicycles (TOP, Fongers, and Humber sportive) from the warehouse to my aunty's house, then we saw an old dames bicycle. We came to the shop and check for its serial number on the right side frame under the saddle. But, it wasn't there. Then the vendor lifted up the bicycle, and showed us the frame number under the bottom bracket shell.
The vendor told that no one has interest to buy it, since it is so big, and old. Once again, we taught that we should rescue this bicycle, since it is old. Although we don't know which brand it has. So, my aunty suggested me to buy this bicycle. She is sure that this bicycle was antique enough, even older than her age.
(http://www.rijwiel.net/merken_e.htm).
bought on 23rd May 2011, the sixth hunting.
A special thing about this bicycle, that is its frame at the rear, its shape is different from others. It is forming like a spoon, before the frame attached to the rear wheel. A-spoon rear frame has caught my attention. So, i bought this bicycle without knowing which brand it has. The vendor, an old wise guy, informed me that the spoon shape is the typical of Juncker.
The Background Story
As my aunty, Ronalda Tomasowa, me and my husband wished to transport our other bicycles (TOP, Fongers, and Humber sportive) from the warehouse to my aunty's house, then we saw an old dames bicycle. We came to the shop and check for its serial number on the right side frame under the saddle. But, it wasn't there. Then the vendor lifted up the bicycle, and showed us the frame number under the bottom bracket shell.
The vendor told that no one has interest to buy it, since it is so big, and old. Once again, we taught that we should rescue this bicycle, since it is old. Although we don't know which brand it has. So, my aunty suggested me to buy this bicycle. She is sure that this bicycle was antique enough, even older than her age.
History of Juncker
Juncker was one of dutch bicycle factories, which was established in 1898 in Ruwielen, Appeldoorn. The Juncker were sold in Europe, USA, and Asia, including in Indonesia. In 1968 Juncker was taken over by Gazelle.
Any kind of bicycle produced before 1910 had the best quality for metal material. But near 1910, good quality of metals were used to produced machine for the WWI. Although today they are 100 years old, but if you see it, their figure will look strong and gracious.
Any information on Juncker is difficult to be found.
Any information on Juncker is difficult to be found.
(http://www.rijwiel.net/merken_e.htm).
Details
The Frame Serial Number
Ladies Humber Bicycle 1950s
The Frame Serial Number 87404 N,bought on 22nd April 2011, the fourth hunting
This bicycle is comfortable to ride on. The steer shape is suitable for racing, and create a cozy hand grip on riding. The saddle is also as a shock breaker, that reduce bumping effects. The created comfortable has named this bicycle as a ladies Humber sport bicycle.
The Background Story
This was the first bicycle that me and my husband bought in our fifth bicycle hunting. I am interested on its steer, that is different from my other bicycles. So, I was thinking to give me a try to ride on it. But, in order to do so, i should buy it first. I just realized that its fork is different. My Gosh, it is humber. All in complete, except for its emblem.
Details
The typical "double" fork of Humber
The Frame Serial Number
The Steer Lock
The Oil Bath's Hole
The Raleigh Gear
Dames Gazelle Serie 1 dated 1905
Serial Number 23329,bought in October 2010, the second hunting
The Background Story
This bicycle is my first old bicycle, as a gift from my husband. He already bought Wearwell, a British made. So, he promised me, if i visit him to the city, where he was relocated for work, then he will buy an old ladies bicycle in that city.So, during the school holiday, i went to that city. This was our second old bicycle hunting. And at the second day, he took me to several places. At the last place, it was raining, and he picked for me the cheapest old bicycle there. Hem, i was sad at that time. I wish for the branded bicycle, in good condition. Due to the rain, i had no other choice, but to agree with him. He took me and that bicycle to the mechanic to repair the break and check the wheel.
At the mechanic, a young man came and asked how much is this bicycle. I answered him, that this is a cheap price. For me, it doesn't matter, weather it is branded or not. As long it is good for ride, that's o.k. for me. He stood on my bicycle for a while. I was confused, what things that he admired from my ugly old bicycle.
The next morning my husband awoke me, just to show that he found the Gazelle words marked on the frame. It is barely seen by bare eyes. I had to use small lamp to discover the marked Gazelle words. Since then, i searched on internet about any details of my old rusty gazelle. I am happy that I found you, my old rusty Gazelle.
Details
Written Words of Gazelle
At the frame under the steer, it is written Gazelle as its brand. The clear written words, which are smooth and so original. The brand that was crafted on the frame, just like at the picture, are difficult to be a faked one. The brand was crafted on the frame during its production at the factory in Netherlands. Based on the type of crafted brand at the frame, it will determined how old is a Gazelle bicycle.Reference : https://picasaweb.google.com/asterducGazelleTypisch# 5548056944762101714
The early production of Gazelle, they didn't attach any emblem on it. It was only the words Gazelle, as looked at the attached picture. Starting on the 4th series, Gazelle finally attached their emblem on it.
Serial Number 23329
Based on http://www.sepedaonthel.com/rangka_sepeda.php, if you enter the brand "Gazelle" and the frame serial number 23329, then it shows that this bicycle was produced in 1905.From the serial number and the written brand "Gazelle", it is known that this bicycle was the 2nd Generation of Gazelle, in which in 1905.During this period, Gazelle still imported some bicycle from Great Britain, which caused the serial number is on the left side of the saddle, and searching on the trade mark that can be used in the market. After the third series, finally they could have their own factory in Netherlands and created their emblem and assigned permanently their serial number on the right side of frame under the saddle.
Welded saddle bracket for sportive Gazelle
The joined bracket for the saddle on the frame is the mark for the sport type of Gazelle. It is welded during the production type.
Reference: https://picasaweb.google.com/asterduc/GazelleTypisch#5548057384359749410
Lepper branded Saddle
An old leather at this saddle and the type of it, quite describing that this saddle is old. The shape of this saddle is in accordance with saddle produced by Royal Enfield bicycles in 1900s.Royal Enfield bicycle had issued six types of saddle. The smallest one for women are very similiar with the saddle on the left picture.
Fork at the side view
The forks for the early gazelle were simple forks, not far different from emblem case.
Reference: https://picasaweb.google.com/asterducGazelleTypisch# 5548056824794342434
Bracket for pedals
The bracket and the pedals were simple also.Reference:
https://picasaweb.google.com/asterduc/GazelleTypisch#
5548056444651528354
Dames Fongers dated 1922
Frame Serial Number 133162-2,bought on 22nd April 2011, the fifth hunting
Although this bicycle looks so old, but it is light to carry. The frame seen already roosted, which makes it so antique. The break components are still original, attached by rusty screws. When the wheels spin, it creates beautiful "click" sound, and a leather saddle adding the contained antique value .
The Background Story
When me and my husband bought 2 old bicycles and wanted to keep it for a while in the vendor's warehouse, we saw it stood still in that warehouse. Under the shadow of darkness in the warehouse, i couldn't see clearly in details. As we were transporting the two other bicycles into the warehouse, the vendor saw that my eyes were looking at this roosted bicycle. He offered me this bicycle, and I was shock in deed for unbelievable price, a very cheap price. He said it is better to sell it to me, so the "soul" of this bicycle will able to remind exist.
Without a second taught, i agreed with his offer. By husband, once, argued with me, what's for buying another one. But, i just followed my intuition. The words of the skinny guy, who gave me Ladies Hercules King Special Edition, has ring a bell in my head. My sincere intuition was, this bicycle is very old, roosted, and i am concerned about its well-being in the future. I just think, i should rescue it from cannibalism. Some vendors may come and buy it, just for cannibalism, sell it in partition.
I called Olivia Paliama, my friend in my hometown, and asked her mother, if she is still interested in having an antique bicycle, as she told me the other day. She said yes, and is willing to transport this bicycle to her house in Jakarta immediately.
The next day we took all bicycles and transported it to my aunty's house. When i placed this old roosted bicycle against a white wall, just like in the taken picture, it so beautiful. I looked for any data about this bike by the help of my aunty, Ronalda Tomasowa. I found detail information on a dutch websitei on http://www.fongers.net/modelnummering.htm, that this bicycle was produced in 1922.
At the following day, i transported this bicycle to Jakarta, and called Olivia's mother to send her the picture and the detail information about it. She was very surprised and happy to know it. She told me that, when she was young, she stayed in the sugar factory owned by the Dutch in 1935s. Her grand father, a french citizen, who was as the factory head near Cirebon, gave her a dames bicycle, which is exactly like the one i found for her.
I asked Olivia also to promise, never sell it to other people. When she is bored with this bicycle, then she should return it back to me. But, i am so pleased, that she loves this bicycle also, and will not sell it to anyone.
The Frame Serial Number
Without a second taught, i agreed with his offer. By husband, once, argued with me, what's for buying another one. But, i just followed my intuition. The words of the skinny guy, who gave me Ladies Hercules King Special Edition, has ring a bell in my head. My sincere intuition was, this bicycle is very old, roosted, and i am concerned about its well-being in the future. I just think, i should rescue it from cannibalism. Some vendors may come and buy it, just for cannibalism, sell it in partition.
I called Olivia Paliama, my friend in my hometown, and asked her mother, if she is still interested in having an antique bicycle, as she told me the other day. She said yes, and is willing to transport this bicycle to her house in Jakarta immediately.
The next day we took all bicycles and transported it to my aunty's house. When i placed this old roosted bicycle against a white wall, just like in the taken picture, it so beautiful. I looked for any data about this bike by the help of my aunty, Ronalda Tomasowa. I found detail information on a dutch websitei on http://www.fongers.net/modelnummering.htm, that this bicycle was produced in 1922.
At the following day, i transported this bicycle to Jakarta, and called Olivia's mother to send her the picture and the detail information about it. She was very surprised and happy to know it. She told me that, when she was young, she stayed in the sugar factory owned by the Dutch in 1935s. Her grand father, a french citizen, who was as the factory head near Cirebon, gave her a dames bicycle, which is exactly like the one i found for her.
I asked Olivia also to promise, never sell it to other people. When she is bored with this bicycle, then she should return it back to me. But, i am so pleased, that she loves this bicycle also, and will not sell it to anyone.
Details
The Frame Serial Number
A Gazelle Saddle
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