Fahrrad
Herrenvelo Stella, Modell Landi mit Stromlinien-Rahmen
Dating
1939Persons
Description
elegant geschwunger Rahmen, einem Modetrend der dreissiger Jahre entsprechend (Stromlinienform) - im Rahmen integriert: abblendbarer Scheinwerfer, Tachometer, Lichtschalter, herausnehmbare Uhr (als Diebstahlschutz) - interessanter Tachometer-Mechanismus: Reibrad mit zusätzlichem Kreissegment in Hinterrad (Picosa von Stella) - Gestell-Nr. 147503 - Serienproduktion zur Landesausstellung 1939 in Zürich. Ergänzung der Uhr dank der Schenkung des Uhrenhestellers CAPSA, La Neuveville, Herr Camillo PiquerezObject type
Object (three-dimensional)Material / Technique
MetallDimensions
30 kgInventory number
VHS-4601Legend
Stella Bicycle “Landi”
Switzerland 1939
Streamlined to the "Landi"
On the occasion of the national exhibition, the "Landi", in 1939, the bicycle manufacturer "Stella" produced a Velo with integrated speedometer and a removable clock as proof of its technical prowess.
Cribbed from the aeroplane
From 1930 on, numerous objects of every-day use were produced with a streamlined design: radio sets, children's prams, household appliances and, of course, means of transport, from bicycles to the Gotthard locomotive. the leitmotif of the aeroplane was the inspiration for this trend.
Bicycles and Clocks
The Stella bicycle turned out to be relatively heavy and, with its torpedo shaped design, was only available as a model for gentlemen. The shape of its frame is reminiscent of the American Cruiser-Velos. Stella's successor company still produces clock components to this day.
Technical data
Main colour
braunNumber of crew
1Number of passengers
0Type of propulsion
MuskelkraftantriebSystematics
• National exhibitions
• Rear wheel drive
Literature
Vom Schifflibach zum Roten Pfeil. Landi89. Zur Sonderausstellung über die Schweizerische Landesausstellung von 1939 in Zürich, S., Abb.: S. 87, Sign.: HGU 3 sowie MAU 48
Die Firma Injecta AG, Teufental (1921 - 2011) in der Historischen Sammlung des Museums Aargau, Autor/in: Ackermann, Felix, S., Abb.: S. 71 - 75, Sign.: SFR 41
Schweizer Design vom Feinsten [Fahrrad Stella, Landivelo], Autor/in: Ackermann, Felix, Sign.: ZH 2