Single carriage. 18th century. England.
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Passed to Moscow Metropolitan Platon (Levshin) by will of Emperor Pall I.
Iron, wood, textile, glass; forging, casting, gilding, polychrome painting.
The gilded carriage of English work was presented to Metropolitan Platon (Levshin) by Emperor Pall I. By will in token of his heart and friendly attitude to his teacher Pall “passed… the rich imperial carriage which he liked and used to drive in himself”.
The Metropolitan procession was magnificent. There is a story, that “on feast days Metropolitan went to the church services in the gold… carriage driven by six white horses with blinkers. Fast walkers went in front of it, horsemen rode behind, people ran by the carriage”.
The carriage was typical of that time. It was used for everyday private rides. The refined decoration corresponded to its function. Such carriages were considered light and comfortable for elegant city rides. The carriage exterior is gilded. The coach is mounted on the leather straps – springs. It is equipped with a device for turning – a turning wheel.
Iron, wood, textile, glass; forging, casting, gilding, polychrome painting.
The gilded carriage of English work was presented to Metropolitan Platon (Levshin) by Emperor Pall I. By will in token of his heart and friendly attitude to his teacher Pall “passed… the rich imperial carriage which he liked and used to drive in himself”.
The Metropolitan procession was magnificent. There is a story, that “on feast days Metropolitan went to the church services in the gold… carriage driven by six white horses with blinkers. Fast walkers went in front of it, horsemen rode behind, people ran by the carriage”.
The carriage was typical of that time. It was used for everyday private rides. The refined decoration corresponded to its function. Such carriages were considered light and comfortable for elegant city rides. The carriage exterior is gilded. The coach is mounted on the leather straps – springs. It is equipped with a device for turning – a turning wheel.
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