Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - Is anyone familiar with Royal Essex and Royal Enfield bikes?

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BosVintageBike
04-05-12, 12:05 PM
Hi... I've recently pulled a few English 3-speeds from a my local picker buddy... Royal Essex men's 3-speed and a Royal Enfield woman's 3-speed. I've been able to turn up very little or no information on-line about either of these companies as bicycle builders. I would guess the date of the Essex to be late 50's / early 60's and the Enfield mid-60's. Has anyone heard of these bikes before? Thanks. Pictures to follow.

BosVintageBike
04-05-12, 12:17 PM
Royal Essex pic's...

http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj515/BostonVintageBikes/Royal%20Essex%20Mens%203-SPD/IMG_2279.jpg
http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj515/BostonVintageBikes/Royal%20Essex%20Mens%203-SPD/IMG_2282.jpg
http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj515/BostonVintageBikes/Royal%20Essex%20Mens%203-SPD/IMG_2283.jpg
http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj515/BostonVintageBikes/Royal%20Essex%20Mens%203-SPD/IMG_2285.jpg
IthaDan
04-05-12, 12:25 PM
Without googling, I can tell you that royal enfield motorcycles are still made and sold in India.

BosVintageBike
04-05-12, 01:32 PM
Yes... you are correct. There is quite a bit of info out there about the history of Royal Enfield motorcycles but I can't find anything about bicycles.
Tack2Cover
04-06-12, 02:29 PM
Diverse company, that Royal Enfield. I have a 1917 Royal Enfield 30-06 rifle.