It appears to be a Cyclo derailleur shifter from a late 1930's Cyclo Standard or Oppy. This would work OK with a 2 speed hub gear despite no lever "indexing" if the low gear was selected at the extreme end of the levers pull, high (direct drive) would engage once the cable went slack.
Peter Tutty Londonderry NSW Australia.
cmontgomery <cmontgomery15@cox.net> wrote: 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 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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