"Magnificent Miniature Carriage From The Late 18th Century "companion Masterpiece" "
"Master Coachwork Masterpiece" from the end of the 18th century to the beginning of the 19th century, of a good size faithful to the four-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle, from the ciche generally quite heavy, covered, equipped with suspensions and steering by pin working, the two axles joined by a central beam. It appeared in 1574, 30 years after the coach, attributed to Jean le Paultre. The front axle with smaller wheels and rotating 360 degrees thanks to an axial arrow and so-called "swan neck" suspensions, equipped with springs à la Dalesme (died in 1727). The riveted and forged work is admirable and the iron has a patina remarkable, the axles of the wheels have a beautiful rimming with perfect radii, the effective suspension thanks to its "swan necks and the removable arms like the efficient steering, a seat for the coachmen and the rear step for the valets. The sober wooden box marked with the royal crown in gold painted on the doors. A true piece of Curiosté, with all the magic of a singular elegant object, of beautiful size, decorative in very good condition executed with love in respect of its "big brothers" where all the details and functionality which are specific to this rare and beautiful piece from time...