BRISCADIEU BORDEAUX
28
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Period: Circa 1920
See original version (French)
28
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Period: Circa 1920
See original version (French)
Estimate €20 - €30
Voluntary lot
Description
Period: Circa 1920
Type: Vintage Dutch-style bicycle
Condition: In need of restoration
A century-old bicycle in need of restoration
This vintage Dutch-style bicycle, dating from approximately the 1920s, brings the sale to a close with a particularly evocative item.
Although its current condition requires restoration, it bears witness to an era when the bicycle played a vital role in everyday travel.
Having been in existence for nearly a century, its appeal lies less in its market value than in its age, its aesthetic appeal and the restoration project it represents.
A date that remains approximate
Simply:
‘Vintage bicycle circa 1920 – in need of restoration – Dutch-style’.
We must therefore retain the phrase ‘circa 1920’ and not present this year as a definite date of manufacture.
The style of bicycles of yesteryear
The term ‘Dutch-style’ primarily refers to a bicycle designed for everyday use, favouring a relatively upright riding position and a simple design.
On such an old example, it is precisely the construction details that can be of interest: the frame, handlebars, crankset, mudguards, wheels, saddle and any braking systems that may be present.
It would be worth photographing these various components before restoration to keep an accurate record of the condition in which the bicycle was found.
A genuine restoration project
Unlike the previous cargo tricycle, which was described as being in very good condition, this bicycle is explicitly described as being ‘in need of restoration’.
Preserving rather than transforming
With an object that may be a century old, restoration can be approached in various ways.
A future owner may seek to restore it to working order or prefer to preserve the bike’s original appearance and patina as much as possible.
Before undertaking any major work, identifying any markings on the frame or components could also help to reveal more about its origins.
Primarily of historical and decorative value
With an estimate of just €20 to €30, this lot is clearly not being presented as an item of great financial value.
Its appeal lies elsewhere.
Once preserved or restored, a bicycle from this era can make a lovely decorative feature in a workshop, a shop, a garage or alongside other vintage vehicles.
It may also appeal to an enthusiast wishing to undertake a small restoration project without a significant financial outlay.
Key points
This vintage Dutch-style bicycle, dating from around 1920, is offered in need of restoration.
It should therefore simply be presented for what it is: a vintage bicycle, potentially a century old, in its current condition, offering its future owner the opportunity to breathe new life into it whilst preserving the charm of an object from another era.
See original version (French)
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Lot description modified on 10/13/2026 at 5:07 PM
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