Shetland pony gig
Unknown
Category
Carriages & other vehicles
Date
1900
Materials
Painted wood body with cord upholstery and two bicycle type wheels.
Measurements
100 x 236 x 119.5cm (3ft 3 1/3in x 7ft 9in x 3ft 10 3/4in)
Order this imageCollection
National Trust Carriage Museum
NT 272898.1
Caption
A simple and small pony gig like this may have been used by a young lady to make short journeys or perhaps by wealthy children for entertainment. This is rather a nice example with its rounded back and attractive basket work finish seat.
Summary
Shetland Pony Gig built circa 1900. Shetland Pony Gig (two wheels) for a single pony. The body has shafts and is sprung on elliptic springs. There is a wicker cane back panel and a brass whip holder. Interior trim of beige cord. Painted in black with white lining. In very good condition having been restored in 1980 by Mrs. Swannack, the then owner.
Full description
This is a very simple little gig with a round-backed seat on a cut under body, mounted on elliptic springs. It has bicycle type wire wheels with solid tyres. It is so small that it could only be pulled by a Shetland pony or a donkey and, like all gigs, it can seat two.
Makers and roles
Unknown, coach builder