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| Lorne Shields - Distributor, Importer, Collector, Historian |
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| Lorne Shields (vintage-antique2@rogers.com) was first introduced into the wholesale bicycle business at age 11 in 1954. This was in Toronto, Canada. His dad, Harry Shields, started to import & distribute some bicycle parts and accessories from England and Germany. In 1963 Lorne went to work for his dad full time. The name of the company was HARRY D. SHIELDS LIMITED. Location at the time was a 2nd floor walk up with a pulley system elevator at 56 Jarvis St.. In about 1966 Lorne was managing the company as his father became involved in another family company, Score Sporting Goods which became SHIELDS SPORTSWEAR. In about 1968 HARRY D. SHIELDS LIMITED moved to 93 Spadina Ave. Growth was consistent but slow. The main competitor at the time was CCM (Canada Cycle & Motor). A few years later Lorne moved the company to 401 Richmond St. West in Toronto and started to trade under the name SHIELDS. It was at the Richmond St. address that SHIELDS again began to import a bicycles. At first it was some High Risers from Juniorwerke in Austria. Going to Austria to see the factory was Lorne`s first overseas trip; he wanted to see how a factory could sell a complete high rise bicycle for about $10. Lorne thought it was a scam but learned that it wasn`t and a few containers were ordered. Then the company started to buy some bikes from Peugeot in France. Growth was phenomenal. The 10 speed craze hit. At that time CCM started to loose some market share thus opening a huge hole for SHIELDS to grow in the Parts & Accessory field. In 1973 SHIELDS moved to a 60,000 sq. ft. premises in the suburbs; they continued to import bikes from Europe but then Japan and Taiwan came into the market with competitive bikes. SHIELDS imported bikes from KAWAMURA (Nishiki). The communications between SHIELDS and West Coast Cycle at the time is what precipitated the meeting between Lorne and Howie Cohen; the two of them had much in common and their friendship flourished, they were both young and aggressive. They both LOVED antique bicycles and were involved in the wholesale bike trade albeit in different countries. They both collected every aspect of early cycling including vintage photos, posters, ephemera and memorabilia. In 1981 Lorne established his private company called SHIELDS INTERTRADE. He sold that company in 1995 and has been retired ever since. Lorne currently oversees a family property and does a lot of charity work. In his spare time he still collects, does research and studies early cycling. All of Lorne`s businesses were located in and around the Toronto Canada area; he has made many friends in the wholesale business and still corresponds with many of the `olde tymers`. One of the finest of friends that has passed away was Stuart Meyers of The American Bicyclist Magazine. Stuart honored Lorne with the responsibility of maintaining the photographic archive of the American Bicyclist Magazine which Lorne does and cherishes. Lorne`s oldest memory in the business was in 1954 when he held a box of Sturmey Archer 3 Speed Indicator Chains in his hand. The contents felt so nice, he did not know what they were but he was hooked!
Some history about Lorne`s collections: Lorne began collecting early cycles, bicycles, related memorabilia and ephemera in about 1967. This at a time when most antique dealers and collectors believed it had no merit. Through his determination and enthusiasm he has preserved an important part of history and built one of the world`s finest collections related to early cycling history. In 1981, he donated the largest portion of his bicycle collection to the Canadian National Museum of Science & Technology in Ottawa where his generous donation forms the core of an important holding. It is one of two collections named after a living (so far) donor and is known as THE SHIELDS COLLECTION. Two additional major donations followed.
Lorne, a Toronto native, has been an avid collector since first acquiring stamps at age eight and subsequently other items such as coins, art, Victoriana, glass, clocks, etc. all of which gave him an understanding of what and how to collect. His collection spans from the 18th to the 20th centuries. Special collections within his collection are Prints, Lithography, Books and Ephemera, Manuscript Material, Hobby Horse items, Clocks and Watches, Catalogs, Photography, Jewelry, Art, Warning devices (Horns, Bells & Whistles) and just about anything else you can think of relative to historic cycling. He has lectured widely on the history of bicycle photography showcasing his own diverse collection of images. He has spoken twice on the subject to The Photographic Historical Society of Canada. Some of Shields` collection has been on display at the Smithsonian Institution, Royal Ontario Museum, and Museé d`Art et Industrie in St. Etienne, France. He has presented papers related to early cycling history in The Netherlands and various venues in Canada and the USA.
Lorne and Howie have been good friends since the early 1970`s and Lorne has provided Howie with many of the items in this collection and continues to assist Howie with information whenever asked. To read more about Lorne on this web site type his name in the search feature box on the home page (upper right corner) and click on search.
Lorne welcomes comments, questions and/or inquiries at his email; vintage-antique2@rogers.com | Picture Gallery for this Item (click images to enlarge) |
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A TROPHY - 1st prize, 3 Mile Race, PARK GARDEN TRACK (Providence R. I.) in August, 1884. Size is 17" Tall. Made by Meriden Silver Plate Co., USA. Details of the bike are impressive. Spoon Brake Mechanism, Foot Peg and Spring Saddle ensemble are in detail. Finial Top in the form of a High Wheel Hub Cyclometer. Shields Collection
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An Automata Clock. Both the front & rear wheels revolve. Produced in France circa 1891. Bronze Casting with a Barometer & Thermometer. Approximately 14-1/4" tall. Shields Collection
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A CARBIDE LAMP - Figural in the form of an Eagle. Germany circa 1912. Size is 7-1/2" tall. Shields Collection |
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A BELT BUCKLE ~ Awarded to CHARLES DELMONICO ~ THE CHAMPION VELOCIPEDIST OF AMERICA. 7" diameter. The background is hand engraved, SILVER & GOLD. The Velocipedist is a 2 piece casting. Cycle frame and forks are in Gold. Wheels and man are cast silver. Charles ran the famous Delmonico Steak House located at the intersection of 14th St. & 5th Ave. in New York City. He became the 2nd Vice President of the New York Athletic Club in 1870. Provenance ~ the Delmonico family. This picture was taken before the buckle was cleaned. Shields Collection |
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A POSTER FOR COLUMBIA BICYCLES by The Pope Mfg. Co. The lithograph is 78" tall + framing. American, circa 1896. Considered one of the finest American advertising posters ever printed. Complete and original. Shields Collection |
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A BELL'S BICYCLE CANNON, produced by the Bell Novelty Co in Warren, Road Island. Issued at the time of the Spanish-American War. Produced to celebrate the May 1st, 1898 destruction of the Spanish Pacific Squadron in Manila Bay. Battle was led by Commodore Dewey. New Old Stock with original box. Mounts on the Front Fork blades. Pull the string and the cannon's wheel is forced to the tire. As it revolves it makes a loud CLICK ~ CLICK ~ CLICK sound. Shields Collection
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ORIGINAL ART ~ Joseph Pennell, American living in Europe at the time of drawing. Pennell was a friend of James McNeill Whistler and they lived in London England near each other. Art work in gouache for THE CENTURY MAGAZINE published in Sept. 1884. Signed "J. PENNELL ~ 1883". Ex Geist Collection. Size of art is 18" x 22-1/2". Well recognized image. This is the original piece of art drawn by Pennell. See the next item (#41) for a picture THE CENTURY MAGAZINE where this art was published on page 645. Shields Collection |
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ORIGINAL ART ~ Joseph Pennell, American living in Europe at the time of drawing. Pennell was a friend of James McNeill Whistler and they lived in London England near each other. Art work in gouache for THE CENTURY MAGAZINE published in Sept. 1884. Signed "J. PENNELL ~ 1883". Ex Geist Collection. Size of art is 18" x 22-1/2". Well recognized image. This is the 1883 CENTURY MAGAZINE with Pennell's art piece published on page-645. See the previous item (#40) for a picture of Pennell's original art. Shields Collection
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Photograph of employees working in a USA bicycle assembly factory. |
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VELOCIPEDE PHOTOGRAPH - Carte de Visite (4" x 2-1/2"). - circa 1869. Style similar to Hanlon Velocipede. Studio image. This was taken for a Salesman or Retail buyer to show potential clients. Hence the head on and side view. Note stands which helped hold the rider motionless while the wet plate photograph was taken. Photographer identified as Jeffers & McDonnald of Albany, N. Y. It is a very treasured image. Shields Collection
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BOSTON BICYCLE CLUB - Saturday, 4:00pm on March 30th, 1878. Exterior 17-1/4" x 14". The Arch at Chestnut Hill Reservoirs in Boston. This is the FIRST PHOTO of the 1st bicycle club in the USA. Taken by Mr. G. H. Drew of the American Photograph Co., Boston. Provenance ~ Information from THE AMERICAN BICYCLING JOURNAL of April 13, 1878. Very historic image. Note: the Boston Bicycle Club was the 1st bicycle club in the USA and a founding member of the League of American Wheelmen. Shields Collection
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JUG ~ Hobby Horse - circa 1819. Staffordshire England. 13-3/4" tall. Inscribed beneath spout "RICHARD COOPER'S ~ HOBBY ~ RED LION - ST. HELEN. Blue Transfer ware. Hand thrown. These were referred to a Pub Jugs. Princess Charlotte and Prince Leopold of Saxe Cobourg Commemorative jug. Attributed to Thomas Brough of Lane End. Provenance ~ Bonham's - sale Tuesday 16 May, 2006 at Knightsbridge. Important and probably unique. See another view of this item in #50.b. Shields Collection
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BUGLET awarded at the Springfield Bicycle Meet of Sept. 18, 19, 20, 1883 in Springfield, Mass. Presented by the maker, C. W. HUTCHINGS to the Connecticut Bicycle Club. Silver plated (hence the darker toning). 8" overall length. Oval mouth. Fully engraved. 3 Turn. See a close-up of the engraved plate in #52.b. Shields Collection
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GOLD MEDAL presented to G. (George) LACY HILLIER. This medal was a special award for his breaking the THREE, FOUR & FIVE MILE RECORDS (to that date) at the CRYSTAL PALACE on Sept. 25, 1884. He did the 3 MILES in 8 mins. 32 secs.; 4 MILES in 11 mins. 24 secs.; & 5 MILES in 14 mins. 18 secs. Presented by the STANLEY CYCLE CLUB & SOUTH LONDON HARRIERS. Hillier was one of the most important celebrities of racing in the 1880's & 90's. He co-wrote with the Seventh Earl of Albemarle the series of The Badminton Library titled CYCLING. In 1892 Hillier invited A. A. ZIMMERMAN to join his LONDON COUNTY CYCLING & ATHLETIC CLUB (England). Shields Collection
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STERLING SILVER SHIELD Award engraved as: WON BY ~ G. BOW ~ SEPTEMBER 1891 ~ SOUTH WEST HAM ROVERS CYCLING CLUB ~ 5 MILE ~ CHALLENGE SHIELD. Note stands and railing just above the riders who are extended in full racing position. Hallmarked and engraved. Original Felt backing. Shield is 12" tall. A wonderful 3 dimensional repousse award. Registered design #65479 created in 1887. Fully hallmarked. See a close-up view of the engraving in item #56.b. SHIELDS COLLECTION.
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This gold medal was awarded on August 16th, 1894 by the League Of American Wheelmen at the annual meet held in Denver, Colorado. It was the 1/2 MILE Championship Race won by Eddy C. Bald.
The diameter of the medal is 1-13/16 Inches. The highlighted areas are cast and/or engraved into the Medal. Bald started bicycle racing in 1892 at the age of 18 but showed little promise until August of 1893 when he competed in nine races at Troy, New York. He won all the events in which he competed. While at Troy he joined the important COLUMBIA bicycle racing team. He was a continuous winner of virtually every race he entered. The record that he set for winning this Medal stood for 3 more years until defeated by Marshall "Major" Taylor. |
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POSTER of A. A. ZIMMERMAN. Zimmy as he was affectionately called was the reigning World Cycling Champion. He was considered one of the the most respected and important American bicycle racers of the 19th Century. This poster advertised DUNLOP (tires) and CLEMENT (bicycles) although he was most famous as a rider for RALEIGH. Lithographed in France. Poster is 42" x 57". Artist name was Pal which was was the pseudonym of Jean de Paleologue. Used for the retrospective on Zimmerman at the International Cycle History Conference #20 in July 29th 2009 held at Freehold N. J.
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VELOCIPEDE VALENTINE. Victorian ca 1869. Multi layered die cut Cherub on a Velocipede. Separately lithographed text in type on surface. Reads: Ready for ... A match with you dear ... The Velocipedian. Printed in England. Paper is folded in half along the left edge. Size is 4-1/2" x 7". Pierced cover. Solid back. [Pink behind top to illustrate the piercing is modern colored paper used for the scan only]. Lorne Shields collection
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HOBBY HORSE PRINT. MODERN PEGASUS or Dandy Hobbies in full Speed. My personal favorite. Hand colored etching published March 24th, 1819 by TEGG. Size is 14" x 10". There were about 80 different Hobby Horse (and Draisienne) prints published from 1817 to 1820 in various countries such as England, Germany, France and Ireland. The first English Hobby Horse print was published in Ackermann's Repository of Arts for Feb. 1st, 1819. The Ackermann illustration was a serious rendering of the Hobby Horse. It was not long until the "cartoon" style prints took over the market exacerbating the demise of the Hobby Horse. SHIELDS COLLECTION.
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Lorne's business card in c.1964 |
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Lorne's business card in c.1969 |
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Lorne's business card for the years c.1972-1979 |
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Lorne's current business card in 2010 |
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