Shetland pony phaeton
Unknown
Category
Carriages & other vehicles
Date
1900
Materials
Painted wood body with cord upholstery and four rubber shod wheels.
Measurements
107 x 123.5 x 121.5cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 2/3in x 4ft)
Order this imageCollection
National Trust Carriage Museum
NT 272899.1
Caption
A little carriage like this would probably have been used by a lady to make short distance social calls or simply to drive round the lanes. In more recent years these have become particularly popular as show driving carriages.
Summary
Shetland Pony Phaeton built circa 1900. Shetland Pony Phaeton (four wheels) for a single or pair of ponies. The body has shafts and is sprung on elliptic springs. The interior trim is of beige Bedford cord and the carriage has a wicker basket. Painted in green livery with yellow lining. In good condition, restored by the owner in 1981.
Full description
This carriage has a splinter bar and pole so that it can be driven to a pair of Shetland or small Welsh ponies. It also has a pair of shafts so that it can be driven to a single pony. At the time it was built, in the early 1900s, a little carriage like this would probably have been used by a lady to make short distance social calls or simply to drive round the lanes. Now it would be suitable for show driving.
Makers and roles
Unknown, coach builder