Studebaker Horse-Pulled 2-Seat (4-Passenger) Carriage w/ Hood + Poles. PatD 1887

Description

The Grand Antique Mall, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, presents an
antique Studebaker horse-pulled 2-seat (four passenger) four-wheel carriage with hood + matching horse poles
. Four solid brass open-face bells are attached to the bottom of the harness shafts. An older but complete restoration. Studebaker color options were “Brewster Green” and “Maroon”; the carriage has a black exterior with maroon undercarriage and maroon tuft + button upholstery. The carriage has the patent date, 1887, and on both carriage and poles. Poles have old (original?) leather straps. Vertical holder on the front right side houses the original 1887 horse “whip” that is 59” long. Brass oil carriage lamp present. Storage beneath both seats for extra goods and luggage. Folding, collapsible hood. Oval “porthole” window. Black faux leather. 2 metal steps on each side. Pattern of ovals and horizontal lines on axils and on horse poles. Wheels have 16 spokes and steel tires. Classic lines. Founded in 1852 and incorporated in 1868 as the Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing Company, the firm was first located in South Bend, Indiana. An historic gem, for riding or for display.
DIMENSIONS:
Carriage=84.50” (Highest point from top of carriage cover to floor) x 67”W
x 121” (without poles). WT=540
Front wheels’ diameter=38”
Back wheels’ diameter=42”
Front Seat=28”W
Back Seat=36”W
NOTE ABOUT SHIPPING:
If the carriage cannot be picked up in our Cincinnati antique store, refer to the list of blanket-wrap shippers, below, who have served our company well. Buyer arranges transportation and directly pays the shipper. e-Bay does not permit posting the companies’ phone numbers.
Ukay Nationwide
Dan O’Neil Pack & Ship
Plycon Transportation Group
Pilot Freight Services
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