That "rare 2 speed freewheel" looks to be a TF with the very rare freewheel made specifically for it. Can't make out what shifter that is. Can anyone id it?
Craig Montgomery Tucson
> Greetings, Emanuel and CR Mates---
>
> Emanuel, you were looking for Carlton Jewel
> pictures...
> Well, after hours of scouring all of my old, dusty
> hard drives, I've finally found (and have now posted)
> the auction photos of that Carlton Jewel I had seen a
> couple of years ago on ebay.
> I remember those auctions by Paul Cameron (for there
> were about a half dozen bikes auctioned simultaneously
> by him) caused quite a stir on CR, in that most if not
> all of the bikes were lovely, and a couple of
> them----this Jewel and a Viking SBU tracker----were
> excpetional. I hope to find the Viking photos soon and
> post those, too.
> The Jewel auction started December 8, 2004 and was a
> 10-day listing on UK ebay.
> I'm wondering if one of our guys/gals won the Jewel
> and where it is right now?????
> The text of the ad follows, and a photo link is below
> the text---------
>
> 1947 CARLTON JEWEL 23"
>
> Made to special order with chrome panel on seat post,
> chrome f/rear d/outs & head lugs. Superbly cut out
> with Hearts & Fleu D Ly's & gorgeous round forks with
> matching hearts.
>
> Rare 2-speed freewheel makes for extremely comfortable
> riding. Brooks pro saddle, whitewall tyres, GB Brakes.
> The handlebars are almost unique Stratlight Dernier
> with handcut stem.
>
> The name Carlton is soldered onto the head. This
> particular Jewel is the earliest model with a fancy
> b/bracket, Williams c/200 c/set & Webb pedals. Colour
> metallic burgundy. 27 x 1 1/4 wheels. [end auction
> text]
>
> PHOTO LINK:
>
>
http://s89.photobucket.com/
>
>
> Cheerio,
>
>
> Peter Jourdain
> Whitewater, Wisconsin US of A
>
>
> --- Emanuel Lowi <lowiemanuel@yahoo.ca> wrote:
>
> > Subject line says it all -- anyone here own one or
> > are
> > there any photos on Wool Jersey?
> >
> > In my ongoing fascination with classic British
> > steeds,
> > I'm reaching the conclusion that this may be one of
> > the most beautiful of the UK classics -- and would
> > love to see some more examples.
> >
> > Emanuel Lowi
> > Montreal, Quebec
> >
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