The chainweel is a Fauber "Crown". It appears to have been incorrectly stamped with the patent date for Fauber's "5 Arm" chainwheel. The patent for the 'Crown" chainwheel was granted on December 20, 1898, having been submiited on November 26, 1898.
The rear hub appears to be a CCM Hercules or the armless version of the New Hercules. The former was introduced in late 1908, being replaced by the new version circa 1918. About 1924 a brake arm was added. The hub shell should be stamped either "HERCULES" or "NEW HERCULES" on the same side as the patent date.
The headset looks like it may be assembled using mismatched parts.
The fork crown is reminescent of Cleveland but with a 2nd plate. I don't recall seeing this.
Assuming CCM manufacture, the serial number would place it very eary, circa 1900. However, it could also be something from a lower volume manufacturer.
Normally, I'd say it's no later than the Great War era, as most Canadian manufacturers had followed CCM lead and converted to 1/2" chain by that time. It would be rare for someone to retrofit skiptooth. However, there are two exceptions. The Americans persevered with skiptooth well into the inter-war era and its popularity also persisted on competiton bicycles. I'm not sure if this is a competition bicycle or not. It does have what appears to be up-turned racing handlebars but the frame has more tyre clearance than I'd expect. Still, it does appear to have a steeper head tube angle.
Adding pics ... hopefully
The hub and crank
The chainweel is a Fauber "Crown". It appears to have been incorrectly stamped with the patent date for Fauber's "5 Arm" chainwheel. The patent for the 'Crown" chainwheel was granted on December 20, 1898, having been submiited on November 26, 1898.
The rear hub appears to be a CCM Hercules or the armless version of the New Hercules. The former was introduced in late 1908, being replaced by the new version circa 1918. About 1924 a brake arm was added. The hub shell should be stamped either "HERCULES" or "NEW HERCULES" on the same side as the patent date.
The headset looks like it may be assembled using mismatched parts.
The fork crown is reminescent of Cleveland but with a 2nd plate. I don't recall seeing this.
Assuming CCM manufacture, the serial number would place it very eary, circa 1900. However, it could also be something from a lower volume manufacturer.
Normally, I'd say it's no later than the Great War era, as most Canadian manufacturers had followed CCM lead and converted to 1/2" chain by that time. It would be rare for someone to retrofit skiptooth. However, there are two exceptions. The Americans persevered with skiptooth well into the inter-war era and its popularity also persisted on competiton bicycles. I'm not sure if this is a competition bicycle or not. It does have what appears to be up-turned racing handlebars but the frame has more tyre clearance than I'd expect. Still, it does appear to have a steeper head tube angle.
Thank you T-mar! I so appreciate the information. It has New Hercules and patent pending and made in Canada on the hub.