Velocipede
J. Hill of Piccadilly
Category
Carriages & other vehicles
Date
circa 1879
Materials
Metal, wood and paint
Measurements
1380 mm (H); 1940 mm (Length); 700 mm (W)
Place of origin
Piccadilly
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1152566
Summary
Bicycle. A bicycle known as a Velocipede or 'Bone Shaker', by J. Hill of Piccadilly, London, c.1879.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
On frame: J. HILL, / MAKER / 212, PICCADILLY, / LONDON
Makers and roles
J. Hill of Piccadilly, manufacturer