Milk float cart
attributed to Alexander Edwards (b.1904)
Category
Carriages & other vehicles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood, Metal, Paint, Rubber
Measurements
1440 x 1870 mm; 3560 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Cardigan
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Llanerchaeron, Ceredigion
NT 551599
Summary
Milk Float built in part by Edwards of Cardigan. Milk Float (two wheels) built for a pony. The body is a wood panel sided construction supported on the sides and at the front with metal bands. A metal lamp bracket is fitted. This float has s a U shaped axle beneath the body. Painted yellow, red and green.
Full description
This is a good example of a country milk float of a standard construction. The spindles on the body lighten the appearence of the float. Being a delivery vehicle this float has been painted in bright colours. It would have been pulled by a quiet pony whilst out on the milk round.
Provenance
Purchased as part of Geler Jones Collection in 1994.
Marks and inscriptions
On nearside axle cap.: EDWARDS/ CARDIGAN
Makers and roles
attributed to Alexander Edwards (b.1904), builder