National Coach Museum

The Collection


Berlin of the Royal House

Ceremonial vehicle ordered by the Royal House displaying medallions with the shield of the Portuguese Royal Coat of Arms on the side panels.

Berlin of the Royal House
1
The closed body has taffeta curtains made of raw silk.
2
The inside is upholstered in embroidered silk, in two shades of green with large-scale floral motifs.
3
The painted panels repeat the same decorative motif as the interior and are framed in a red and gold lacquered frieze.
4
The front set of wheels and the footman’s footrest are of gilt woodwork in plant motifs.

Some Facts

  • Century
  • 18th
  • Vehicle
  • ceremonial
  • Work
  • French
  • Inv
  • V 0028
  • Dimensions
  • 590 x 226 x 297 cm

1 – The closed body has taffeta curtains made of raw silk.

2 – The inside is upholstered in embroidered silk, in two shades of green with large-scale floral motifs.

3 – The painted panels repeat the same decorative motif as the interior and are framed in a red and gold lacquered frieze.

4 – The front set of wheels and the footman’s footrest are of gilt woodwork in plant motifs.

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