An exceptionally rare late 19th century Penny-Farthing bicycle, representing the very beginning of modern cycling history. This iconic high-wheel bicycle reflects the remarkable craftsmanship and engineering innovation of early European bicycle makers.
In the 1860s, pedal-powered bicycles first emerged in France through the pioneering work of the Michaux company, before the technology spread to Coventry, England — a city that would later become one of the world’s most important bicycle manufacturing centers. The Penny-Farthing became a symbol of technological progress and elegant transportation during the Victorian era.
Its dramatic oversized front wheel and beautifully curved frame create a sculptural silhouette that is both functional and artistic. At the time, bicycles of this kind were considered luxury items, often costing several months’ wages, and served as one of the few personal transportation methods beyond horseback travel.
Although this style of bicycle remained popular for only a short period of around two decades, it played a transformative role in transportation history and laid the foundation for the modern bicycle. Today, it stands as a remarkable collector’s piece and striking decorative object with strong historical presence.
如因下列事件引致運送過程中導致貨品毀損、延遲,Jumppoint 皆不負任何責任︰
i. 包裝不穩固或未作加強而引致有破裂、毀損;
ii. 貨品性質為易燃、爆炸、發霉、腐壞、變色等;
iii. 易碎物品沒有標貼上「易碎標籤」;
iv. 無法預知或不可抗力因素,如交通事故、惡劣天氣情況等引起之阻礙或延遲;
v. 收件人聯絡電話不正確或無效等等。