Ceremonial vehicle acquired by the Portuguese Royal House, most likely from the family Lencastre e Meneses because visibly the Lencastre e Meneses Coat of Arms is painted over the Royal Portuguese Coat of Arms.
Some Facts
- Century
- 17th
- Vehicle
- ceremonial
- Work
- French
- Inv
- V 0035
- Dimensions
- 525 x 191 x 277 cm
1 – The closed body, in a semi elliptical shape, has green silk curtains.
2 – Under the body there is a rectangular compartment lined in black leather to carry luggage.
AND DID YOU KNOW…
Its location, extending downward from the level of the shafts, provides greater stability to the vehicle.
3 – The external panels are decorated with a floral border, with the Royal Coat of Arms in the centre, on a dark green background.
4 – The interior is upholstered in velvet.
