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Description
26" (66 cm.) The carved wooden royal coach is authentically-constructed with large spoked
wheels,driver's platform with decorative frame,guardsman's platform at the rear,and with
elaborate finials,figural corner mounts,and a superb crest design featuring four winged angels
guarding a royal crown resting upon a carved pillow. The coach is painted original royal red
with bronze green and gold decorations and painted royal crests and shield on the door
panels. The coach interior is original blue silk with silk fringe,and a pull-out step allows for
graceful exit from the door. The driver's seat has original velvet cover with gilt metallic fringe
and the coach is being pulled by two carved wooden horses with elaborate leather harness and
velvet headdress and saddle with gold fringe decoration. Seven carved wooden persons
accompany the coach,each with highly personalized facial features,hair,and
costuming,including seated driver,standing guardsman,black livery man,and four seated
passengers: older gentleman in military uniform,younger man in court costume,woman with
highly-stylized hair and costume,and a young boy. Excellent original condition except one
wing and one shield missing on coach decorations. With extraordinary workmanship,truly
unique and handmade,the personages are unidentified but clearly represent French royalty of
the 18th century. French,late-19th century.