One of the Best Bicycle Auctioneers in the U.S.A.

Wednesday, May  27, 2015
Partly cloudy and 20 C. at 5:30 a.m.

One of the Best  Bicycle Auctioneers in the U.S.A.

   When I first started this blog some 4 years ago, I was writing about hand-held toys. One day, the reason of which I can't remember, I think Idid a search for antique bicycles, and  came upon Copake Auctions Inc.. If you've read my blog before, you'll know that I like details in all kinds of things. So when I came upon  Copake Auctions Inc., this was a major discovery. I'd never seen so many old and antique bicycles before, in so many different designs, styles, and from different times.  My newfound discovery was in fact one of those "Eureka moments".  I naturally had to write the company and write about them. 

Please click here to visit this exceptional company

What makes Copake Auctions Inc. so great is the unbelievable of bicycles that come through their place. I never even knew that there were so many different types of bicycles. When I look at these bicycles, I think about what made America so great. So many different people from all over the world coming to America. for a new life. In the bicycles I see what America was and still is.

Below is a  nicely-crafted head lamp. What's interring is that the lens had a green colour. I'm not sure pif the lamp was illuminated from a flammable fuel. The holes in the  stack above the lamp body look like small air vents to vent out the heat and fumes.

This "Spacelander" was designed by Mr. Benjamin Bowden. 

He would eventually go on tho work for General Motors and design the Corvette. 

That says it all!

In you do a search for "Montreal potholes",  you'll be able to read a lot about the state of our fine city. The roads here in Montreal are true "Boneshakers", with no disrespect to this fine bicycle from the past!

I like the simplicity of this bicycle and the red wheels that most certainly stand out!

Now here's something I've never seen before- punched out shapes in the seat (saddle) of a bicycle. 

With a metallic seat like that, I'm sure the "pain in the butt" was no exaggeration after an hour of riding on the non-paved roads at the time!

Once again, the details and the design caught my eye.

The saddle (seat) spring is fantastic! The handgrips.the levers on the bicycle, the wooden rims, all combine to present a real beauty!

About 10 years ago, I started to notice that the latest "fad" in bicycles for a certain types of cyclists was the single gear bike.  As you know, I do ride a 12-speed racer to keep in shape. 

If I was 30 years younger and in great shape, you can be sure I'd be raving one of these  Elliot Hicokory bikes around the city - a real "show stopper". Of course, I'd be showing off the bike!

I haven't even "touched the surface" today in presenting to you Copake Auctions Inc.  If

you have the time and like details and bicycles and history, this is the place to visit. Of course, they also auction other merchandise as well,but for me, it's the bicycles that I never tire of.

Thanks for dropping by to visit,

and as always, 

have a great part of the day or night,

wherever you may be.

Stacey Bindman

toysearcher@gmail.com

An Auctioneer Specialist for Bicycles +

Sunday, September 22, 2013
                (Blog # 2 of the Day)

An Auctioneer Specialist for Bicycles +

In their Own Words.....

Welcome to the Copake Auction Antique and Classic Bicycle Website. Within these web pages you will find hundreds of bicycles, posters, photographs, ephemera, catalogs, parts, toys, and much more. We have catalogs available, post sale articles and videos as well links to Museums, Clubs & Events to further explore and enjoy this wonderfully historic hobby.

We've come a long way since our first bicycle auction back in 1991. We have never forgotten that it is you THE COLLECTOR that drives the market. We have enjoyed bringing you some of the rarest and most desirable bicycles and related items over these many years. Michael Fallon's passion for bicycles has propelled the Copake Auction to being one of the most popular and well respected antique bicycle auctions in the world. 

In addition to the auction itself we also host the pre-sale SWAP MEET right on the property in our spacious country fields. The swap meet has a sort of "Fair" quality to it and is a priority pit stop for all bicycle enthusiasts. We see people return year after year from every corner of the world for a day of shared admiration, deal hunting and riding stories, and of course Shopping and Trading! These two days are more than just about selling, we try to make it a fun and informative event with food, special presentations and movies and this year we will be enjoying a special 10 mile ride to commemorate our 20th annual and enjoy beautiful Columbia County New York on our bicycles! - See more at: http://www.copakeauction.com/bicycles/pages/home.html#sthash.j4Tqavij.dpuf

Please click here to visit the fantastic site of Copake Auctions Inc.

  About 5 weeks ago, I was on the Liveauctioneers website , when some fantastic old bicycles caught my attention. I checked out the bicycles and then the website of Copake Auctions Inc. Wow! Copake Auctions Inc. is a specialist of bicycles, and all bicycle-related items. They also auction other items, but, as I mentioned favour bicycles. It's an treasure trove of great items and great photography. Naturally, I wrote, and got a reply. However, like most everyone, replying to a request from a blogger is not on everyone's priority list.  I had to be patient, so today, when I noticed that an auction was going on, I wrote again.  I got the permission from Mr. Seth  Fallon, and so for today, this is the introduction to the company.

   I was attracted to a wonderful antique bicycle below. Furthermore, the Copake Auction Inc. photographers had taken some excellent photographs. I decided to place the photographs against my "usual" white, and that's what I have to present to everyone for today. TO change topics for a second, I'm getting much better at placing bicycles against white. With all of the spokes that criss-cross,there are a lot of spaces that need whitening. The first set of 4 photos could be improved, but the rest are very good.  What's most important though is high beautiful the bicycle presents itself, and the excellent sharply-focused images  that the Copake photographer s took.

The fine items for sale are from the Pedaling History Bicycling Museum Collection and are being auctioned at the last of three sessions. The auction will take place on October 19, 2013. As with many auctioneers in the 21st century, people can bid on-line. For further details, 

you can go either to Copake Auctions Inc. or to Liveauctioneers.com .

And by the way, you can visit the Museum online at:

Please click here

And one last note. For those who don't know - I cycle. 

Thanks for dropping by to visit,

and as always,

have a great part of the day or night,

wherever you may be.

Stacey

toysearcher@gmail.com