Highlights

Comprehensively restored and dry-stored ever since
Built by legendary American agricultural manufacturer Emerson Brantingham Carriage Works of Rockford Illinois
Offered in full working order

The Carriage

Marking a significant chapter in the development of four-wheeled transport, you can see how closely this turn-of-the-century horse-drawn carriage resembles the very first motor cars. Complete with a ‘pram’ hood and ‘dashboard,’ it’s almost exactly like those contraptions lined up for the start of the London to Brighton Run, minus the engine, of course.

This carriage was built during the late nineteenth/early twentieth century by the pre-eminent American manufacturer Emerson Brantingham, renowned for its early tractors and agricultural equipment. It would have been exceedingly expensive in its day, offering the very latest in comfort and usability. A testament to its quality, this carriage remains in full working order and survives thanks to a comprehensive restoration carried out approximately 45 years ago. It’s been dry-stored ever since.

The vendor remarks:

“This iconic American carriage style resembles the one in the famous movie picture ‘Gone with the Wind’, fully restored ready for use from film work or just a lovely talking point in the right setting.”

Specifications & Condition

Retractable pram hood in good working order
Gloss black paintwork in very smart order
Hand-applied gold coach lines
Emerson Brantingham manufacture plate present and in legible condition
Firestone solid rubber tyres fitted
All four wheels appear in good shape and the vendor reports that all rotate well
No notable wear or deterioration to the bodywork
Light patina commensurate with considerable age and older restoration
We’re informed that the carriage is in serviceable order, and could be pulled again by a horse

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