After many decades hidden away, this 1890 Rover Diamond with an open frame has come to light.
Many years ago, I saw a Rover catalogue advertised on French ebay. I couldn’t afford to buy it at that time, so I copied some of its pages. As a result, when I saw this machine recently I knew exactly what it was and I managed to buy it. I believe it to be the only surviving example of this model.
Apart from missing its front mudguard, brake, grips and leather saddle top, it is remarkably complete. I could replace those items easily enough, but I prefer to see it in ‘as found’ condition. I photographed its details (at Falmer village pond) so that if another one turns up in the future, we will know what it is.
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BICYCLE COLLECTORS CURATED ONLINE AUCTION, Spring 2026
This Timed Auction is live from 21st of March 2026 @ 2-30pm to 4th of April, 2026. 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, phone call, Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp.
