Smith Machine Co., STAR model lever, USA, 1881/85 Patented in 1880, the STAR safety bicycle was put into production in the spring of 1881 by Smith Machine Co. from Smithville, New Jersey. The STAR name derives from the double star made by the spokes on the early models; the vehicle has a big rear wheel and a small front wheel to...
Bianchi, racing bicycle, 1892, Italy In 1892 Edoardo Bianchi was just 25, but has already been working as a mechanic for 7 years. Many things changed from 1885, establishment year of his company, many things changed from the little workshop where he repaired and built mechanical tools; in 1890 he moved to Via Borghetto where the...
De Dion “Racing Tricycle”, France, 1885 The De Dion Racing Tricycle, Raleigh type was made in France in 1885. Big commercial success for this tricycle, characterized by two rear wheels with the same diameter, sold as the “family tricycle that wins the races!”. From 1893 to 1898 it seemed like customers loved tricycles much more, so much...
Rudge & Co, Safety Bicycle, England, 1884 This racing bicycle was built in Coventry with tubular frame and iron wheels. A little step on the back right helps you to climb on the leather saddle. The small handlebar has wooden grips and a spoon brake operated on the front wheel, operated by a rod on the handlebar! Technical notes:...
Souplette, man bicycle, England, 1897 Technical notes: Man touring bicycle Wooden frame, handlebar and wheels, iron fork Fixed gear
1897 - Terrot, racing bicycle - France
FN Driveshaft bicycle, Belgium, 1899 This bicycle, made in Belgium in 1899, was absolutely chic for the time. Fitted with wooden rims with rubber tires, wooden fenders, acetylene headlamp and backpedal brake, this bicycle had a new driveshaft transmission, without chain. The universal joint was expensive and the spare parts had to be custom-made by specialists. The Belgian...
1907 - Peugeot, racing bicycle - France
Coppi Special, racing bicycle, 1955, Italy Remarkably rare unrestored bicycle. Brand created by Fausto Coppi together with Fiorelli manufacturer of Novi Ligure, after the shocking divorce of the champion from Bianchi. Coppi bicycles were used by the “G.S. Carpano” team, where the “Champion of Champions” raced in the late years. On the horizontal tube it reads “Manufactured...
Bicycle in Nicolis collections.
Optical and mechanical stereoscopic viewer by “Bardelli & C” Turin - Italy early 1900
Stereoscope “Blair Rochester N.Y. Weno” - United States - 1910.
Stereoscopic viewer “Stereoscopes Paris” France - 1910.
Camera “Contessa Nettel” Germany - 1919.
Magic Lantern England - 1920.
Camera “Lamperti & Garbagnati” Milan, Italy - 1925.
Camera - “Contax mod.1°” Germany - 1932.
Camera - “Leica III” Germany - 1936.
Camera - “Leica III C Red curtain” Germany - 1942.
Camera - “Rolleiflex Biotic ” Germany - 1960.
Camera - “Contarex Super” Germany - 1965.
Camera - “Minox Gmb Minox B series Gold Limited Edition” Germany - 1970.
Carl Zeiss Binocolo 8x30 year 1960 (Germany).
Camera - “Leica R6” Germany - 1989.
Camera - “Rollei 66 format 6x6” Germany - 1975.
Cameras in Nicolis collections.
Peugeot “C 2HP”, 1902, France One of the most ancient european industrial realities and still in business. In the second half of the 18th century, Jean Pierre Peugeot already owns a business of dry cleaners and weaving factories. His sons Jean Pierre Junior and Jean Frederic later built a steel foundry and a rolling mill. In 1882 Peugeot built a...
Acquistata a Milano nel 1913, si presenta in un ottimo stato di conservazione.
