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Cabriolet for Children

Promenade vehicle for children. Given by the King of Italy, Vitor Emanuel II, father of Queen Maria Pia, to his grandson Prince Carlos, future King of Portugal. Italian work. Builder: Cesare Sala of Millan

Carriage for Children
1
Small promenade vehicle with an open body.
2
Suspended on C-springs and refined down to the smallest details.
3
The decoration of the wheels and doors display the crowned monograms of Prince Carlos.
4
The hood is adorned with silver knobs in the shape of a crown.
5
Access inside is made by a folding footstep.
6
The interior is upholstered in blue velvet.

Some Facts

  • Century
  • 19th (2nd half)
  • Vehicle
  • promenade
  • Work
  • Italian
  • Inv
  • V 0058
  • Dimensions
  • 285 x 109 x 149 cm

1 – Small promenade vehicle with an open body.

2 – Suspended on C-springs and refined down to the smallest details.

3 – The decoration of the wheels and doors display the crowned monograms of Prince Carlos.

4 – The hood is adorned with silver knobs in the shape of a crown.

5 – Access inside is made by a folding footstep.

6 – The interior is upholstered in blue velvet.

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