Early 50s La Gazelle - Eau-de-Nil 🛠️ The Merlot Aftermath 🍷
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Absolutely uncanny resemblance - even down to the state of decay 
I could well imagine these bikes joining up and having a quick fling around the Bois de Boulogne. Respective owners not living that far apart, and La Gazelle would be roughly in between them.
A fairly recent find saved. Very early 1937 porteur:
https://forum.tontonvelo.com/viewtopic.php?t=52871
On this porteur, it's the first time I see a similar gold leaf decal to what is on the EdN. One thing fairly consistent with La Gazelle over the years are the World Championship bands.
Looking at the advert again about the bike foresale, I would say the seller's done his best to find out, a fair description, and would make a great project for someone. Would also be fascinating to know how and when it got to the UK - wonder if it was found at a local UK tip?
I could well imagine these bikes joining up and having a quick fling around the Bois de Boulogne. Respective owners not living that far apart, and La Gazelle would be roughly in between them.
A fairly recent find saved. Very early 1937 porteur:
https://forum.tontonvelo.com/viewtopic.php?t=52871
On this porteur, it's the first time I see a similar gold leaf decal to what is on the EdN. One thing fairly consistent with La Gazelle over the years are the World Championship bands.
Looking at the advert again about the bike foresale, I would say the seller's done his best to find out, a fair description, and would make a great project for someone. Would also be fascinating to know how and when it got to the UK - wonder if it was found at a local UK tip?
