Landau

The Collection Landau Promenade vehicle belonging to the Viscount of Corte. Some Facts Century Vehicle Work Inv. Dimensions 19th promenade Portuguese V 0089 350 x 170 x 200 cm The body, for four passengers, is painted in dark green and black with cream coloured outlines. It has two folding back hoods that join in the

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Sedan Chair

The Collection Sedan Chair Transport without wheels. Carried by 2 or 4 footmen, with the help of leather straps suspended from their shoulders, using two removable poles, fixed onto two lateral metal supports. Some Facts Century Vehicle Work Inv. Dimensions 19th transport Portuguese 54368 PNA 180 x 80 x160 cm Single passenger body. Made in

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Berlin of the Royal House

The Collection Berlin of the Royal House Ceremonial vehicle built for the Royal House bearing the shields with the Portuguese Royal Coat of Arms. Some Facts Century Vehicle Work Inv. Dimensions 18th ceremonial French V 0034 590 x 220 x 285 cm The body is in dark green with rococo decorations, as evidenced by on

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Berlin of the Patriarchs

The Collection Berlin of the Patriarchs Ceremonial vehicle, from the Palace of S. Vicente de Fora, used by the Patriarchs of Lisbon. Some Facts Century Vehicle Work Inv. Dimensions 18th ceremonial Portuguese V 0038 580 x 210 x 267 cm The body is closed and has crimson curtains. The panels are decorated with mythological scenes

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Lions Berlin

The Collection Lions Berlin Ceremonial vehicle ordered by the Royal House, bearing the oval Portuguese Royal Coat of Arms on the upper panels and doors. Some Facts Century Vehicle Work Inv. Dimensions 18th ceremonial French V 0033 585 x 217 x 297 cm The closed body, has glass windows. The windows have green taffeta curtains.

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Berlin of Queen Maria I

The Collection Berlin of Queen Maria I Ceremonial vehicle used in 1790 by Queen Maria I, at the ceremony for the consecration of the Basilica of Estrela, in Lisbon. The model of the body is a transition between the Coach and the Berlin, however the suspension uses the Berlin method. The gilt woodwork is attributed

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Coach of the Count and Countess of Ericeira

The Collection Coach of the Count and Countess of Ericeira Ceremonial vehicle, possibly built for the marriage of Francisco Xavier Rafael de Menezes, 6th Count of Ericeira and later the second Marquis of Louriçal, to Maria José da Graça Noronha daughter and heir to the Marquis of Cascais, in 1740. Some Facts Century Vehicle Work

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Coach of Queen Carlota Joaquina

The Collection Coach of Queen Carlota Joaquina It was part of a set of three vehicles brought to Portugal in 1785 by Queen Carlota Joaquina of Bourbon, daughter of Carlos IV of Spain, at the time of her marriage to Prince João who later became King João VI. Although it was built during the baroque

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Coach of Princess Maria Francisca Benedita

The Collection Coach of Princess Maria Francisca Benedita Ceremonial vehicle of French influence executed in Rocaille style. Likely built in 1777, on the occasion of the marriage of Princess Maria Francisca Benedita, sister of Queen Maria I, to her nephew Prince José. Some Facts Century Vehicle Work Inv. Dimensions 18th ceremonial Portuguese V 0023 620

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Coach of Prince Francisco

The Collection Coach of Prince Francisco Ceremonial vehicle, belonging to Prince Francisco, Duke of Beja, son of King Pedro II and Queen Maria Sofia of Neuberger, his second wife. Some Facts Century Vehicle Work Inv. Dimensions 18th ceremonial French V 0015 652 x 196 x 296 cm The body is closed with glass windows. The

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