catalogue – pdf - Thimbleby & Shorland

20 GOVERNESS CAR, of English origin, to suit approx. 14 hh; painted
black, with red lining and red leather upholstery. The wheels have
been rebuilt by Crofords of Kent and a brake has to be fitted
21 HACKNEY VICEROY, believed to be by Mills of Paddington, to suit
14 to 15-2 hh; in a show finish of black with gold lining. The light,
arched body is on a fine perch and spoked wheels with pneumatic
tyres, with turned spindles to the seat and neat patent mudguards
and dashboard. Purchased in 1996 after being regularly shown
with some success, but since stored; to be sold with a pair of
shafts
22 IRISH JAUNTING CAR to suit 15 to 16 hh; in a natural wood finish with black lining, being an unusually large
version
23 VICTORIA / PHAETON, of Continental origin circa 1910, to suit 14
to 15 hh, single or pair; the body painted mid blue with light blue
lining, with cream wheels and pale blue fabric trim, under a black
hood. The front seat can be detached to enable conversion and
there is a small occasional seat beside the handbrake; suitable for
commercial work but in need of some attention
24 BOW TOP GYPSY WAGON built by Leach & Co. of Leeds circa 1911;
the deep red boarded body on cream unders and wheels, which
have recently been refurbished and fitted with new iron tyres. The
lower panels are decorated with gold scrolls and the chamfered
and shaped edges and ribs are highlighted with green, gold and red
lines, the front bearing a pair of grey horse heads. The interior is
equipped with a stove and sleeping area, there are shafts and steps
to the front, and a pan box and hay rack with canvas to the rear. A
small amount of attention is required to the paintwork, the wagon
having been driven in the Midlands for the last 14 years
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