Brougham
Glover
Category
Carriages & other vehicles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood, Metal, Textile, Leather, Paint
Measurements
1960 x 1655 mm; 3580 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Tottenham
Order this imageCollection
Llanerchaeron, Ceredigion
NT 551745.1
Caption
Bought by Geler Jones and his wife from Blandford Forum, this closed coupe carriage of the 1880s has its original textile interior and was reputedly owned by Lord Blandford. Smaller and lighter than a coach but with a similar design, this coupe could be driven by two or four horses and kept passengers out the weather whilst leaving the driver at the mercy of the elements.
Summary
Closed coupe carriage, wooden body painted black with yellow and burgundy lining, mounted on iron bowed suspension and 4 wooden framed wheels with metal tyres/rims. All leather cover for drivers seat, interior has cream floral upholstery and brocade around the windows and purple silk blinds. On wheel hub 'Builder, Glover, Tottenham'. On old inventory sheet 'Brangham - Earl of Blandford'.
Provenance
Purchased as part of Geler Jones Collection in 1994.
Marks and inscriptions
On old inventory sheet 'Brangham - Earl of Blandford'.
Makers and roles
Glover , builder