This Premier has a removable top tube to make it a ‘convertible’ model for either a lady or gentleman to ride. Though other companies experimented with ‘convertibles’ I’ve never seen another Premier like this.
Its most astounding feature is the HILLMAN HERBERT COOPER steering head transfer (decal).
The company was renamed Premier Cycle Co in 1891. After some searching I managed to find a catalogue illustration showing this model (thanks to Gertjan at Velorama Museum).
The top tube has been replaced, otherwise it is cosmetically original, unrestored. It has original pedals though the rubbers are missing, and so are the handlebar grips. Apart from that it’s ready to ride.
View in the Online Bicycle Museum
BICYCLE COLLECTORS CURATED ONLINE AUCTION, Spring 2025
This Timed Auction is live from 14th of March 2025 2pm to 14th of April 7pm, 2025. Highest bid wins.
NO BUYERS or SELLERS PREMIUM.
THE RESERVE IS THE START PRICE + BUY-IT-NOW OPTION.
INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY: NO PACKING FEES.
BIDDING INCREMENTS: Up to £1000 = £10. Over £1000 = £50. Over £2000 = £100
IT’S A CURATED AUCTION – Colin is the auctioneer and is available to chat to you personally during the auction (or before) by email, text message, phonecall, Facebook Messenger or Whatsapp.
