Wagonette
Unknown [name retired]
Category
Carriages & other vehicles
Date
1920
Materials
Varnished wood body with wool cloth upholstery and four rubber shod wheels.
Measurements
199.5 x 284.5 x 172.5cm (6ft 6 1/2in x 9ft 4in x 5ft 8in)
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Wallington, Northumberland
NT 582147
Caption
Wagonettes are one of the sporting vehicles which were popular during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. They were owner driven and used on a days shooting as they could seat a number of people. This wagonette is a very good example and is traditionally finished in varnished wood.
Summary
Wagonette built during the early twentieth century. Wagonette (four wheels) for a pair of horses. The body is in ash and walnut, sprung on elliptic and side springs. There are two candle lamps. Upholstered in blue cloth. This carriage has a varnished finish with white lining. The Trevelyan family crest is on the side. It has a brown varnish finish body and wheels with cream lining. Blue cloth upholstery. Two brass lamps either side of driver's seat.
Full description
Wagonettes are one of the sporting vehicles which were popular during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. They were owner driven and used on a days shooting as they could seat a number of people. This wagonette is a very good example and is traditionally finished in varnished wood.
Provenance
Gift from Sir Charles Philips Trevelyan 3rd Bt
Marks and inscriptions
On front nearside axle cap.: Hy ANGUS & CO. NEWCASTLE on TYNE On front offside axle cap.: Hy ANGUS & CO. NEWCASTLE on TYNE On rear nearside axle cap.: Hy ANGUS & CO. NEWCASTLE on TYNE On rear offside axle cap.: Hy ANGUS & CO. NEWCASTLE on TYNE On both seat boards in the body.: 5189 On the front edge of the coachman's seat board.: 5189 On the pole.: 5189 On the edge of the offside front tyre.: THE IDEAL TYRE On the ferrules of nearside lamp. : Patent no. 2070 On ferrules of offside lamp.: Patent no. 2070
Makers and roles
Unknown [name retired], coach builder