HANLON ??

Recently sold at auction 2023 for 2,200 pounds

plus 30% commission.

Believed to be a Hanlon or maybe a Calvin Witty

 

The Salvano Family ( Trick riders )

 About 1909 and believed to be French

HANLON 1869

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Believed to be an original HANLON trick bike.

Notice the intricate paint striping on the forks.

Seat cover missing and unknown as to original look.

Hanlon used these in their circus acts.

 

Early 1900 Trick bike ( BSA )

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Circa 1920/40's Circus Trick bike with BSA

bottom bracket - unknown lugs

 

Trick bike

 

The Hanlon Brothers - acrobats

 

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The Hanlon Brothers used the Hanlon bicycle

in their acts doing tricks on their patented Hobby Horse.

More info coming ..