Carriage Collection (#5)

INDIA: CALCUTTA, c1786. The Old Court House and Writers Building, a home for young employees of the East India Company, in Calcutta, India. Watercolor by Thomas Daniell, c1786

Old Town Square, Warsaw, Poland

Horse carriage in al-Siq Canyon - Petra, Jordan
Horse carriage riding through al-Siq Canyon towards Al Khazneh (The Treasury) in ancient city of Petra. Petra was chosen as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007

Moment of Departure - all the staff line up to say Goodbye
A quite wonderful German postcard illustrating the Moment of Departure - all the staff line up to say Goodbye! Date: circa 1910s

WW2 poster, Get used to the blackout
WW2 poster by Fougasse, Some day I really will try waiting for a few minutes to get used to the blackout... if only I m still here

Prague, towers of Ponte Carlo (Charles Bridge) on Mala Strana side by Albert Schmidt
Czech Republic, 19th century. Prague. The towers of Ponte Carlo (Charles Bridge) on the Mala Strana side. Painting by Albert Schmidt

American 5th Marines on a troop train, France, WW1
American 5th Marines travelling on a troop train soon after arriving in France during the First World War. Several of them are waving to the camera. Date: June 1917

The outer boulevards, Snow, 1879, by Camille Pissarro
Camille Pissarro (1830- 1903). French painter. The outer boulevards, Snow, 1879. Marmottan Monet Museum. Paris. France

Advert for Daimler Cars, juxtaposing the modern Daimler of 1943 with its 1896 predecessor. Date: 1943

The Pantheon, Rome, 1904 (oil on canvas)
OVR328423 The Pantheon, Rome, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Peterssen, Hjalmer Eilif Emanuel (1852-1928); 161x204 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

The triumphant entry of Pope Pius VII (Pio) (1742-1823) in Rome (Roma) on 24 May 1814
XEE4136483 The triumphant entry of Pope Pius VII (Pio) (1742-1823) in Rome (Roma) on 24 May 1814. Engraving of the 19th century. Private collection

Piccadilly and Hatchetts Hotel, London, c. 1887 (albumen print)
1769880 Piccadilly and Hatchetts Hotel, London, c.1887 (albumen print) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piccadilly and Hatchetts Hotel, London)

English gentleman on trial in France, 18th century
English gentleman on trial in France, accused by an old hag and her virtuous niece Clara, 18th century. Before the tribunal at Avignon

Great Eastern Railways Locomotive works at Stratford
A view along the north side of the Great Eastern Railway?s Locomotive works at Stratford (East London) May 1864 with William Henry Maw, then Head of the Drawing office

Lansdowne House, Berkley Square (coloured engraving)
607295 Lansdowne House, Berkley Square (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lansdowne House)

Barrels of molasses in the West India Docks (sepia photo)
STC347646 Barrels of molasses in the West India Docks (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Opera, Paris, 1875-80 (litho)
992376 The Opera, Paris, 1875-80 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Opera. The Palais Garnier is a 1, 979-seat opera house)

The Landlord, 1840 (colour litho)
810371 The Landlord, 1840 (colour litho) by Mialhe, Federico (1810-89); Private Collection; (add.info.: El Casero, from Album pintoresco de la Isla de Cuba)

The Gates of Monseratte, Havana, Cuba, 1840 (colour litho)
810358 The Gates of Monseratte, Havana, Cuba, 1840 (colour litho) by Mialhe, Federico (1810-89); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puertas de Monseratte, Habana)

Portrait Miniature of Louis-Sebastien Lenormand with a Scene of His Parachute Descent
AMO100372 Portrait Miniature of Louis-Sebastien Lenormand with a Scene of His Parachute Descent, 1783 (gouache on vellum) by Blarenberghe

New non-vibrating electric motor carriage 1903
New non-vibrating electric motor carriage, built by the Anti-vibrator Company and was about to be fitted with the Max accumulators. Date: 1903

Marriage a la Mode, 1960s
A fashionable, just married couple travel through central London in a horse drawn carriage. The bride is wearing a snood style veil and the groom is in top hat and tails. Date: 1960s

Horse, Annual Horse Fair, Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz Province, Andalucia, Spain

Women on the back of a coach, Perranporth, Cornwall. 1923
Women on the back of an R. Mitchell coach in a garage at Perranporth. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

The Queens Visit To Her Birthplace: The Scene Outside St. Marys Church, Kensington, (c1897)
The Queens Visit To Her Birthplace: The Scene Outside St. Marys Church, Kensington, London, (c1897). In the carriage with Her Majesty are the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess Serge of Russia

Brake thrid carriage No. W4972
Built in 1927 to diagram D98

Beneath the Quadriga, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

South-west view of the London Orphan Asylum in Lower Clapton, Hackney, London, c1830

Hove Town Hall, Brighton, Sussex. circa 1890

Hospital carriage, Bura, Kenya, East Africa, WW1
Hospital carriage on the Uganda railway for patient transport, at Bura, Kenya, East Africa. 1916

Derby, England - Unveiling statue of Queen Victoria
Derby, England - Unveiling a memorial statue of Queen Victoria by King Edward VII on June 28th, 1906. Date: 1906

Fashionable riders in Rotten Row, Hyde Park, London
Fashionable riders in Rotten Row, Hyde Park, Central London. Date: 1889

View of Harley Street, London W1 (looking north). Date: circa 1900s

Scene outside a theatre on a Christmas card, with people arriving to see the pantomime. Date: circa 1890s

Eglise de la Madeleine, Paris, France. Date: late 19th century

Dresden, Germany
An engraving of the German city of Dresden as it looked when visited by German composer J.S. Bach (1695 - 1750) in 1733. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Gracechurch Street, London, c. 1890 (b / w photo)
XJF283158 Gracechurch Street, London, c.1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Boulevard Montmartre, Afternoon Sun, 1897 (oil on canvas)
XOS1274000 Boulevard Montmartre, Afternoon Sun, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 73x92 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

Swanwick Station in Hampshire, 25th August 1913. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Northern Ireland - An Irish Jaunting Car - a light two-wheeled carriage for a single horse, in its most common form with seats for two or four persons placed back to back

All Tickets Please - Conductor interrupts a Romantic Moment
" All Tickets Please!" A British Rail Ticket Conductor interrupts a Romantic Moment in First Class. We will never know if they did have a Ticket to Ride, but she don t care

Inside a carriage of the Volks Electric Railway, Brighton 10th February 1936

Picture No. 11014409
Decorated Horses and Coachmen - at the Feria del Caballo (Horse Fair) Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz province, Andalusia, Spain Date:

At Worthing - The goat chase. 11th August 1923

A train stopped at the new Swanley train station. 1939

Colchester, south end of the station looking towards London. Main lines in foreground, line into bay platforms at bottom left

Brake Composite Carriage, No. 6487
Built to Diagram No. E159 (Lot 1589) in 1938

Jugend front cover, people in a horse-drawn carriage
Front cover design for Jugend magazine, depicting a group of rich people in an open horse-drawn carriage, riding through the countryside, while farm workers harvest the fields in the middle distance

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"Journeying through time and art: A glimpse into the world of carriages" Step back in time to the early 1920s, where the Pendolino tilting train revolutionized transportation. Its sleek design and innovative technology allowed for a smoother ride, making travel a true delight. In Truro, Cornwall, Back Quay and Lemon Quay were bustling with activity during this era. The streets painted by Cecil Aldin in "In the Days of Dickens" capture the essence of life in that vibrant period. But it's not just people who enjoyed carriage rides; even cats found themselves whisked away on adventures. Louis Wain's whimsical depiction of felines in a dog cart brings a touch of humor to our imagination. Kay Nielsen's masterpiece "The Chariot" transports us to an ethereal realm where mythical creatures pull magnificent carriages through enchanted landscapes. It reminds us that they are not merely modes of transport but vessels for dreams and fantasies. Carriage history takes us beyond borders as British guns dash through French towns – an emblematic image representing both power and conflict intertwined within these elegant vehicles. Closer to home, St. Paul's Cathedral stands tall amidst Ludgate Hill in London circa 1887. This oil painting captures the grandeur and majesty associated with horse-drawn carriages traversing cobbled streets beneath its imposing presence. From Campbeltown, Scotland's Main Street to Blackheath Village, these picturesque locations witnessed countless journeys made by horse-drawn carriages. They serve as reminders of simpler times when leisurely strolls or important errands were carried out at a slower pace. Outside their forge, blacksmiths skillfully crafted intricate carriage parts – wheels turning under their skilled hands while sparks danced around them like fireflies illuminating their craftmanship. Across continents lies Chicago's Historic Water Tower on North Michigan Avenue - an architectural marvel that has stood witness to the evolution of carriages.