Lot 3

A technical drawing and correspondence regarding a try to patent a flying bicycle, Germany, 1897–1913

Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A109kua | Live auction | 1190 Lots

Starting Price € 300

Countdown for bids : 33 days and 11 hours left

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Description

Technical drawing in white ink on blue box with four views of a bicycle with rear propeller and pivoting wings. Together with a negative imperial patent decision from the year 1897, as well as later correspondence of the inventor with a patent engineering office in Leipzig. Curious! Dimensions of the drawing 32.5 x 41.5 cm.

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The auction starts on Monday, November 16, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 001 - 863 and continues on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 864 - 1190. The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.