Sleigh
Category
Carriages & other vehicles
Date
1835
Materials
Wood, Wrought iron, Velvet, Paint
Measurements
1727 mm (Length); 1270 mm (H)
Place of origin
Bavaria
Order this imageCollection
Tatton Park, Cheshire
NT 1298855
Summary
A Bavarian horse drawn sleigh, built circa 1835. Of mid-18th century Dutch manufacture. Vermillion painted ground, the frame carved, moulded and gilt decorated with acanthus leaves and scrolls. Panel at each side and the back with painted landscapes showing figures and sleighs. Red and gilt decorated carved wood figure to the front with dog and ram attendants, wrought iron brackets and runners, red cut velvet seat.