Old Horse-Drawn Sleigh...need information please

[Kiros32]

I didn't find this of course, it was a gift to my mother for Christmas and she would like to know more about it. I figured some of you experts could help me or point me in the right direction.

I would like to know the type and date range, but additional information would be much appreciated.

Thanks!!

 

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[DCMatt]

Hey, how'd you get that picture? They're going so fast, their faces are blurred, yet the sleigh is in perfect focus! Nice shot!



DCMatt

 

[dugupfinds]

Hey, how'd you get that picture? They're going so fast, their faces are blurred, yet the sleigh is in perfect focus! Nice shot!



DCMatt

I think aliens snatched their faces!!

 

[Kiros32]

Hey, how'd you get that picture? They're going so fast, their faces are blurred, yet the sleigh is in perfect focus! Nice shot!



DCMatt

I think aliens snatched their faces!!

Nah they just watched a VHS of some girl crawling out of a well and some lady standing in front of a mirror...let me know if any of you don't understand the reference

 

[Gypsy Heart]

You would think that somewhere on it,toward the front would be a brass plaque with the Makers name on it.
Right now ,I would say,single horse cutter,very late 1800 early 1900's .......Look under the seat also for name.
I cant see the runners from your picture...runner curve can help determine maker.

 

[99Brown]

No idea, but it is really neat!

 

[TreasureTales]

Yes, a small nameplate should be on the sleigh somewhere. If not, at least a faded area may remain. The dimensions of the faded area would be somewhat useful as well. ALL clues are helpful in IDing things.

 

[DCMatt]

girl crawling out of a well

Hmmm... That's pretty deep... Sorry, you lost me...


You mom's sleigh is known as a Two-Passenger Portland Cutter style - the proverbial "one horse open sleigh". I'm no expert, but I'd also say 1880 to 1900.

Sunshine and 60 here today. Not much chance to go for a ride in it...

DCMatt