Speedwell bicycle info needed acquired old headbadge

[carrotsnax]

Hey guys, I have this headbadge. I love the art work and the patina of it.

Does anyone know anything about the "Speedwell" Brand?

My headbadge is marked "made in the USA"

So I am guessing that its not related with the "Bennet and Wood" Australian based "Speedwell" brand.

I have done some research on the US variant and supposedly they made bikes around 1901 and they were based out of New York, According to the Wheelmen database.

Can anyone add anything else?

 

[Nickinator]

is the sprocket original? if so could you get a shot of that too?

Nick.

 

[carrotsnax]

No, I do not have the original sprocket, just the head badge.

 

[Nightrider]

No idea, but thats a sweet badge!

 

[carrotsnax]

Thanks!

 

[Colnago]

I have an old ladies safety with wooden rims and grips made by Speedwell. It has the same headbadge. I unfortunately don't have anymore info on the company, but would love to know more about it if anyone knows anything.

 

[carrotsnax]

I have an old ladies safety with wooden rims and grips made by Speedwell. It has the same headbadge. I unfortunately don't have anymore info on the company, but would love to know more about it if anyone knows anything.

Have any pictures of your bike? I would love to see it.

 

[SSG]

There were a few "Speedwell" bikes.There was a "Speedwell" made by Emblem Bicycle Company in Angola NY. Emblem started making bicycles in 1903. I've seen less ornate oval Speedwell badges which say Speedwell in the middle, with Emblem Mfg CO at the top and Angola, NY at the bottom.

 

[carrotsnax]

Thanks for the insight, I was wondering who might have been making the speedwell name for the us market.

I will be sure to do some digging on Emblem bicycles.