Sleigh
1730-1750 (made)
On loan to Tyrwhitt-Drake Museum of Carriages.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | carved, painted and gilt plane wood and ash |
| Brief description | Carved wooden sleigh with a carved dragon or sea monster at the prow. |
| Physical description | The body is in the form of an animal with grotesque head and open mouth; the back is partly pierced and carved with shell and leaf ornament; within the body is a wooden seat. The double tail forms a support behind for the leather-covered seat. The runners curve upwards and meet in front where they are carved with a blank shield and rococo ornament. |
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| Credit line | Given by the Marquess of Lansdowne |
| Summary | On loan to Tyrwhitt-Drake Museum of Carriages. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | W.12-1910 |
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| Record created | June 11, 2008 |
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