Any info on this skip tooth women's colson?

[BOSKIPPER]

Got my hands on this beauty and would like some info on it... Thanks ratties!

 

[BOSKIPPER]

Someone told me it may be a Colson... Can't find any info on it or another like it.

 

[Walker]

that is some of the beautiful work of Viktor Schrekengost. Mercury Worlds Fair bicycle I think. Pure Awesome!

 

[user 135]

Very COOL. Lots of information here. http://www.oldbike.eu/museum/1930s/1939-2/1939-murray-mercury-pacemaker-new-york-worlds-fair-model/

 

[BOSKIPPER]

So it's not a Colson... Thanks mucho guys! This is a cool bike! Now I am curious about the value.

 

[Nightrider]

If it were a colson it would be a nice score. The fact that its not, a super score.! I can see elements of Colson, Murry and Elgin in that bike. Definitely not a bike you see every day. If it were a boys bike-Holy Grail, girls bike- still a Holy Grail.
Johnny

 

[Walker]

I wonder if the girls bike would be more rare in this case.

 

[Bri-in-RI]

I wonder if the girls bike would be more rare in this case.

Much more rare but not nearly as valuable. I have a ladies Huffman Twin Flex which is far more rare than the mens version but worth far less. Having said that, that is a beautiful bike that Id love to own if you decide to part with it. I'm local and have mens bikes I would trade or cash.
-Brian

 

[Nightrider]

Bri- enveyous of you right now. Not becouse of what you have, but becouse of what you may acquire! You have beautiful bikes, worthy of such a trade.
Johnny

 

[Nickinator]

congratulations, you caught my attention. you found a 1939 mercury pacemaker worlds fair model. it seems to be original paint and worth a lot more in that condition, it seems to be missing the front fender ornament but other then that you found a wonderful bike!

Nick.

 

[BOSKIPPER]

The more I read about this bike the more awesome it gets! Thanks again for all the help!

 

[Mark Davo]

Peaked my attention when you said Colson, which I love. Pleasantly surprised to open the thread and see this Mercury, which I also love. Great bike in fantastic, unmolested condition. That bike will gleam like a jewel when properly cleaned.