Donington Auctions are proud to offer a fine selection of 19th Century horse-drawn carriages in the Collector Car, Number Plate & Horse Drawn Vehicle Auction being held on August 25, 2024.
Three carriages will offered including a Victoria dating from the 1850s (estimate of $13,000-18,000) , a circa 1880s Brougham (estimate $22,000-28,000) and the undisputed star, a fabulously ornate Vice Regal Ceremonial Town Coach built for the Maharaja of Mysore (estimate $60,000-70,000). Built by renowned coachbuilders Simpson & Co., a firm who catered to wealthy customers from royal households around the world, the carriage reputedly carried Edward Prince of Wales during his tour of Madras, Bangalore, Mysore and Hyderabad. Preserved in the Mysore stables until the early 1970s, the carriage made its way to Australia.
Recalling a bygone era of transport before the motor car was invented, the carriages are available for viewing at Donington Auction’s Sydney facility at Amaroo Park by appointment.
