Historical context
Half bodied ceremonial vehicle with two seats belonging to Joaquim da Costa Bandeira (1796-1856) 1st Viscount of Porto-Covo da Bandeira.
Description
The “coupé” type body has as the main decorative motif the Viscount’s Coat of Arms painted on black background. A silver frieze trims the body alongside the hood. Four silver lanterns. The interior is lined in a wool material with embroidered decorative embellishments in red and blue, demonstrating the importance the English placed on not using any imported materials. The coachman’s seat is raised to hood level, allowing for greater visibility.