Transportation Related Artifacts & Collectibles

ARTIFACT: This is a very cool 1963 Schwinn 500 Bicycles Sold Shop / Salesman Lapel Pin Award, an iconic American bicycle manufacturer. Schwinn was founded in 1895 in Chicago. The pin is gold-filled with enamel and has a ruby chip at the top...

ARTIFACT: Nice circa 1900 Hartford Cycle Co. Vedette head badge for a Pattern 21 bicycle. The head badge is nicely detailed and reads: "VEDETTE" in the center and above: "PATTERN 21 HARTFORD CYCLE" and below: "HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A." in embossed lettering...

ARTIFACT: This is a nicely detailed and enameled 1950s Indian motorcyle pin.This is from an early motocycle motorcycle motorcycles company collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VINTAGE: Circa 1950s. SIZE: About 1" in...

ARTIFACT: This is a nicely detailed and enameled 1950s Indian motorcyle pin. Indian motorcycles started burning rubber in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1901, made first under the name Hendee Manufacturing Company. The pin is by Hookfast of Providence,...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1950s enameled lapel pin in the shape of an Indian motorcycle. Indian motorcycles started burning rubber in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1901, made first under the name Hendee Manufacturing Company. The pin is by Hookfast of...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful 1930s-1940s Indian Motocycle wing. Indian Motocycles started burning rubber in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1901, made first under the name Hendee Manufacturing Company. The Indian head at the middle of the wing is...

ARTIFACT: This is a wonderful pair of circa 1920s or 1930s gauntlet gloves for a motorcyclist or an aviator. These substantial leather gloves are in a long length and are made by Walrath of (where else?) Gloversville, New York. There is a buckled strap...

ARTIFACT: Fabulous Iconic 1925 American Motorcycle Association AMA Gypsy Tour watch fob. 1925 was the first year the AMA sanctioned the tour. Gypsy tours comprised of a group of riders from all over that would converge on a favorite destination, the term...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1970s Pioneer Parachute Company promotional parasail parachute pin. The pin shows a parachutist with parachute deployed. VINTAGE: Circa 1970's. SIZE: About 1" in height x 11/16" in width. CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: This is a large tie bar shaped like a DC-4 airliner. The Douglas DC-4 served during World War II and beyond and was also the choice for some countries' civil airlines after the war. VINTAGE: Circa 1950s. SIZE: Approximately 2-1/2" x...

ARTIFACT: This is a very crisp and clean hardcover copy of "The Aircraft Yearbook of 1951". The book is an official publication of the Aircraft Industries Association, Inc. and covers topic such as the "The Airlines", the "Government and Aviation" and...

ARTIFACT: This is a 2nd Type World War II era Civil Aeronautics Administration 5 Year Service Pin in 10K Gold by Whitehead & Hoag. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: About 15/16" in width x 5/16" in height. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: 10K gold on...