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19th Century (end)
Metal hi-wheeler.
English manufacture.
Inv. nº 60
Dim. 170x70x150 cm

 

A hi-wheeler or pennyfarthing with a large front wheel and a small rear wheel.

They are connected by an arched metallic tube upon which sits a leather saddle.

The handle bars are quite large and curved in both directions and are connected to the pedals by means of two parallel vertical tubes.

 

 
 
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