National Coach Museum

The Collection


State Carriage

Ceremonial vehicle, built for the Patriarchs of Lisbon.

State Carriage
1
The body’s lower panels are painted red with a frame of gold flowers.
2
The doors bear the Prelatic Coat of Arms of D. Manuel Bento Rodrigues.
3
The wheels are comprised of elliptical springs.
4
The stirrup unfolds.
5
The coachman’s seat, raised at roof level, is covered and trimmed with gold fringe.
6
Crank brake.

Some Facts

  • Century
  • 19th
  • Vehicle
  • ceremonial
  • Work
  • Portuguese
  • Inv
  • V 0046
  • Dimensions
  • 430 x 185 x 225 cm

1 – The body’s lower panels are painted red with a frame of gold flowers.

2 – The doors bear the Prelatic Coat of Arms of D. Manuel Bento Rodrigues.

3 – The wheels are comprised of elliptical springs.

4 – The stirrup unfolds.

5 – The coachman’s seat, raised at roof level, is covered and trimmed with gold fringe.

6 – Crank brake.

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