Carriage - Spelter - Large antique carriage.
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Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
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Decorative large Victorian-style fiacre in cast-regule metal, dating to 1940–1950 in Europe, with a grey-bronze patina and movable wheels, attelage and harness, dimensions about 48 cm long by 23 cm high by 13 cm wide, no restorations observed.
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Description from the seller
Superb large decorative horse-drawn carriage depicting a horse hitched to an elegant Victorian-style fiacre.
This piece, of generous size, is made of molded metal and features numerous details: horse harness, side lanterns, spoked wheels, steps, windows and interior cabin in relief.
The carriage wheels are movable and work very well, the hitch and harness are also movable.
The whole has a beautiful gray-bronze patina that enhances its decorative character and old-world charm.
Ideal item for a collection dedicated to the equestrian world, old modes of transport, or classic-style decoration.
Decorative model of a Victorian fiacre or urban diligence, produced between the 1940s and 1970s, like an old toy from the early 20th century.
Total length: about 46 to 48 cm.
Horse height: about 18 cm.
Cabin width: about 12 to 13 cm.
Material: molded alloy (regule).
Cabin interior cast as a single piece with raised decorative relief.
Open windows without glazing.
Decorative side lanterns.
Metal wheels with fixed spokes and movable.
Condition
Very good overall condition.
Presence of light signs of wear and patina consistent with the object's age.
No restoration observed.
Horse, hitch and carriage complete.
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Packaging and shipping
Carefully protected shipment with tracking and insurance appropriate to the item's value.
Superb large decorative horse-drawn carriage depicting a horse hitched to an elegant Victorian-style fiacre.
This piece, of generous size, is made of molded metal and features numerous details: horse harness, side lanterns, spoked wheels, steps, windows and interior cabin in relief.
The carriage wheels are movable and work very well, the hitch and harness are also movable.
The whole has a beautiful gray-bronze patina that enhances its decorative character and old-world charm.
Ideal item for a collection dedicated to the equestrian world, old modes of transport, or classic-style decoration.
Decorative model of a Victorian fiacre or urban diligence, produced between the 1940s and 1970s, like an old toy from the early 20th century.
Total length: about 46 to 48 cm.
Horse height: about 18 cm.
Cabin width: about 12 to 13 cm.
Material: molded alloy (regule).
Cabin interior cast as a single piece with raised decorative relief.
Open windows without glazing.
Decorative side lanterns.
Metal wheels with fixed spokes and movable.
Condition
Very good overall condition.
Presence of light signs of wear and patina consistent with the object's age.
No restoration observed.
Horse, hitch and carriage complete.
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Packaging and shipping
Carefully protected shipment with tracking and insurance appropriate to the item's value.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Metal type
Spelter
Title additional information
Large antique carriage.
Country of origin
Europe
Material
Metal
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
23 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
48 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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