a two-seat 'phaeton' coach first half 19th century

leather top, coach suitable for aswell one and two horses, the passengers protected by a leather leg-cover, storage compartment under seat, the back with a small wood box, black and yellow stripes painted spokes, with original seat cushons, lanterns missing

Andreas Furger, Kutschen Europas des 19. und 20. Jahrhunderts. 2 Banden (New York 2003 and 2004) ps. 272-93

Block brakes and splash-boards of later date, iron with corrosion, overall leather distressed and with cracks due to dryness, cushions with damages, old traces of wood worm. Overall with wear due to ageing and usage.
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This type of coach was also called a 'high-flyer' because of the higher than usual placement of the seat and because of the light weight construction. 18th century publications mention the reason of better view and less dust from the horse's hoofs.