Baronial Dress Coach
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Organisation
Royal Pavilion & Museums Trust
Type
Disposal
Date posted
04.04.2024
Object Description
Four wheeled baronial dress coach, which bears the coat of arms of the Abinger family to whom it once belonged. It is known as the Abinger Coach.
The coach was made by Barker & Co. of 66 Chandos Street, London in 1830. The coach is made mainly of (painted) wood but also metal (fixings), silver (fittings), glass, fabric (including silk) and leather. Gold and black livery, includes perch pole. Inside are two seats, the interior is silk-lined and at the back there is standing room for a footman. Measurements: 14 ft length, 8 ft height, 6 ½ ft width.
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heather.york@rpmt.org.uk
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Contact
Heather York
heather.york@rpmt.org.uk
01273 071331
Brighton & Hove Museums
Royal Pavilion Gardens
Brighton
BN1 1FN