Invalid carriage
Unknown
Category
Carriages & other vehicles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood, metal, textile, leather and paint
Measurements
(1753mm x 1111mm x 2102mm)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 40002.1
Caption
This is an elegant invalid carriage which could have been used in a variety of forms. The doors could be removed for a more elegant profile and there are attachments for a leather apron. This carriage could be pulled by a small pony or donkey or propelled by a servant.
Summary
Invalid Carriage built during the first half of the nineteenth century, the builders name is engraved on the axle caps but it is illegible. Invalid carriage (four wheels) for a single pony or donkey or propelled by an attendant. The body is sprung on elliptic and C springs and has a curved profile. There are doors on both sides that can be easily removed. The hood is made of leather. At the front is a tiller for steering with wooden handgrips. At the back is a push handle of turned wood attached with metal brackets. Upholstered in dark blue wool cloth. Painted in a livery of black with gold and red lining, on the back panel 'H. Gardner' is painted.
Full description
This is an elegant invalid carriage which could have been used in a variety of forms. The doors could be removed for a more elegant profile and there are attachments for a leather apron. This carriage could be pulled by a small pony or donkey or propelled by a servant.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Marks and inscriptions
On the back of the invalid carriage in gold writing: H. GARDNER. 2 On the front nearside axle cap.: Illegible makers name. On the front offside axle cap.: Illegible makers name. On the rear nearside axle cap.: Illegible makers name. On the rear offside axle cap.: Illegible makers name.
Makers and roles
Unknown, coach builder