Friday, March 15, 2024

15. Canadian Sleigh

 15.  Canadian Sleigh (also known as a “Four Passenger Trap Sleigh” c. 1890) The exterior is painted black while the interior is painted red with cream velvet covered seats.  There are two front and two rear seats, the front seatbacks are adjustable allowing easier access for rear passengers.  Bert Powell bought this carriage from Colonel Arthur Fitzpatrick of St. Clair Ave. West, Toronto. Arthur Fitzpatrick was the son of Rt. Hon. Sir Charles Fitzpatrick (Chief Justice of Canada from 1906 to 1918). Arthur married Blanche Preston in September 1916 and died in 1938.

If you like sleighs and cutters, please note that there are 7 sleighs/cutters in this collection: #15, #16, #17, #18, #21, #22, #28.

Note: Additional photos are at the bottom of this page.

It is 2024 and as described in the opening blog posting, we are selling all 29 carriages in our possession on an individual basis. This is carriage #15.

Sale price: $1250 Canadian dollars. To convert to US$, divide by 1.3

To purchase or to arrange a viewing, please contact:

Scott Sillcox

Aurora, Ontario (45 minutes north of Toronto)

Cell or text: 416-315-4736

Email: ssillcox@rogers.com


Caveats: 

A. In many cases the photos shown are old photographs. This is not done to mislead the viewer, but simply because they were available to us.

B.  The carriages/sleighs have been well kept in so far as they have been stored indoors from the time each was purchased by Bert Powell between 1938 and the early 1960’s all the way to the present day. At present the bones of the carriages/sleighs are good, but almost every carriage/sleigh is in need of some love and attention. In an ideal world the potential buyer of each carriage/sleigh would be able to see the carriage in person or arrange for a buyer’s rep to view the carriage in question. As sellers we would be happy to take whatever photos and videos are needed.

C. Moving the carriages/sleighs from King, Ontario (45 minutes north of Toronto) to each buyer’s destination of choice is the responsibility of the buyer and must be arranged by the buyer. 





Thursday, March 14, 2024

16. Canadian Cutter - Red Velvet

 16.  Canadian Cutter - Red Velvet (c. 1910) A black painted exterior with red trim and flower detail to trim, the seats are covered in red velvet. There is also a removable child’s seat, also covered in red velvet, which needs repair. 

If you like sleighs and cutters, please note that there are 7 sleighs/cutters in this collection: #15, #16, #17, #18, #21, #22, #28.



Note: Additional photos are at the bottom of this page.

It is 2024 and as described in the opening blog posting, we are selling all 29 carriages in our possession on an individual basis. This is carriage #16.

Sale price: $750 Canadian dollars. To convert to US$, divide by 1.3

To purchase or to arrange a viewing, please contact:

Scott Sillcox

Aurora, Ontario (45 minutes north of Toronto)

Cell or text: 416-315-4736

Email: ssillcox@rogers.com


Caveats: 

A. In many cases the photos shown are old photographs. This is not done to mislead the viewer, but simply because they were available to us.

B.  The carriages/sleighs have been well kept in so far as they have been stored indoors from the time each was purchased by Bert Powell between 1938 and the early 1960’s all the way to the present day. At present the bones of the carriages/sleighs are good, but almost every carriage/sleigh is in need of some love and attention. In an ideal world the potential buyer of each carriage/sleigh would be able to see the carriage in person or arrange for a buyer’s rep to view the carriage in question. As sellers we would be happy to take whatever photos and videos are needed.

C. Moving the carriages/sleighs from King, Ontario (45 minutes north of Toronto) to each buyer’s destination of choice is the responsibility of the buyer and must be arranged by the buyer. 




Wednesday, March 13, 2024

17. Canadian Cutter

 17.  Canadian Cutter (c. 1910) Painted black with black fabric seat and red painted undercarriage.  

If you like sleighs and cutters, please note that there are 7 sleighs/cutters in this collection: #15, #16, #17, #18, #21, #22, #28.

Note: Additional photos are at the bottom of this page.

It is 2024 and as described in the opening blog posting, we are selling all 29 carriages in our possession on an individual basis. This is carriage #17.

Sale price: $750 Canadian dollars. To convert to US$, divide by 1.3

To purchase or to arrange a viewing, please contact:

Scott Sillcox

Aurora, Ontario (45 minutes north of Toronto)

Cell or text: 416-315-4736

Email: ssillcox@rogers.com


Caveats: 

A. In many cases the photos shown are old photographs. This is not done to mislead the viewer, but simply because they were available to us.

B.  The carriages/sleighs have been well kept in so far as they have been stored indoors from the time each was purchased by Bert Powell between 1938 and the early 1960’s all the way to the present day. At present the bones of the carriages/sleighs are good, but almost every carriage/sleigh is in need of some love and attention. In an ideal world the potential buyer of each carriage/sleigh would be able to see the carriage in person or arrange for a buyer’s rep to view the carriage in question. As sellers we would be happy to take whatever photos and videos are needed.

C. Moving the carriages/sleighs from King, Ontario (45 minutes north of Toronto) to each buyer’s destination of choice is the responsibility of the buyer and must be arranged by the buyer. 




What is being sold - an overview

 We are selling 29 individual carriages and sleighs in King, Ontario (45 minutes north of Toronto) There are 29 different carriages and slei...