Historical context
Ceremonial vehicle. Ordered for the Royal House of Portugal. Builder: J.R. Pearce.
Description
The body, yellow, with two seats, has two lanterns at the front. The body is suspended on C-shaped springs. The panels display the monogram of Queen Maria II - MR (Maria Regina) and on the doors and upper panels, the Royal Coat of Arms. The front wheels have pincer springs. The coachman's seat, covered in red felt with finery and the monogram of Queen Maria II in gold metal, is raised to hood level. The interior is upholstered in pearl silk capitonné and the windows have roll down blinds. Underneath the seat is a box for accessories and on the upper rear panel is an embellished box to transport weapons.