Rudge Fifty Inch Penny Farthing English, circa early 1886, frame is original with restored hollow double skin rim wheels, brown leather seat, repainted black frame stamped 'Rudge No.2 50', bright work has been re nickel-plated, in good riding condition 132.1 cm tall Other Notes Rudge was one of England's Premier cycle companies and the first English company to start using tangent spokes following their invention by New Rapid in 1885.