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 sleighs for sale on an as-is basis. This is the numbering system we are using - there is no real logic to the numbering system.

Please note that all prices are in Canadian dollars. To convert to US$, divide by 1.3.

1. Governess Basket Cart - $1000Cdn   Please see here for more detail

2. Pony Cart - $500Cdn   Please see here for more detail

3. Victoria - $3250Cdn   Please see here for more detail

4. Bachelor Brougham - $3750Cdn   Please see here for more detail

5. Long-Bodied Road Buggy - Wagon - $1750Cdn   Please see here for more detail

6. Open Four Seat Buggy - $2250Cdn   Please see here for more detail

7. Fringe-Top Surrey - $3000Cdn   Please see here for more detail

8. Park Gate Gig - $1500Cdn   Please see here for more detail

9. Square Landau - $3750Cdn   Please see here for more detail

10. Binder Hooded Gig - $1750Cdn   Please see here for more detail

11. Golf Stanhope - $2500Cdn   Please see here for more detail

12. Tandem Gig - $1750Cdn   Please see here for more detail

13. Handy Wagon aka Democrat - $1750Cdn   Please see here for more detail

14. Runabout - $1000Cdn   Please see here for more detail

15. Canadian Sleigh - $1250Cdn   Please see here for more detail

16. Canadian Cutter - Red Velvet - $750Cdn   Please see here for more detail

17. Canadian Cutter - $750Cdn   Please see here for more detail

18. Portland Style Cutter - $1250Cdn   Please see here for more detail

19. Sulky - $50Cdn   Please see here for more detail

20. Democrat, aka Farm Wagon - $1500Cdn   Please see here for more detail

21. Red and Black Sleigh - $750Cdn   Please see here for more detail

22. Green and Black Sleigh - $1000Cdn   Please see here for more detail

23. Brown Gig - $1000Cdn   Please see here for more detail

24. RM Stivers Gig - $2000Cdn   Please see here for more detail

25. Hackney Pony Driving Cart - $400Cdn   Please see here for more detail

26. Homemade Sulky - $250Cdn   Please see here for more detail

27. Wooden Governess Cart - $500Cdn   Please see here for more detail

28. Old Sleigh - $350Cdn   Please see here for more detail

29. Old Gig - $600Cdn   Please see here for more detail

We would love to find new homes for each of the 29 carriages and sleighs in this collection.   The bones of the carriages/sleighs are good, but almost every carriage/sleigh is in need of at least 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/sleigh in question. As sellers we would be happy to take whatever photos and videos are needed. Moving the carriages/sleighs from King Ontario to each buyer’s destination of choice is for the buyer to arrange. 

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 - some more than others. 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. 

If you would like to receive a 37 page pdf document that tells the story of all 29 carriages/sleighs and has pictures of each, please contact me and I can email the pdf to you.

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

W: https://ontariocarriages.blogspot.com

1. Governess Basket Cart

 1. Governess Basket Cart (c. 1890).  

Governess Basket Cart (c. 1890). This two-wheeled wicker and wood pony cart features a small tub body with twin opposing inward-facing seats with room for four - three children and their governess.  The rear is open to provide access to the seating area.  One pony would pull this cart.  Wood spoke wheels and body are painted red; the wicker cart is painted butter cream.  Thin cushions cover the wooden seats for comfort over bumpy roads.  The axel provides a low, stable centre of gravity, which, combined with the relatively high sides provided a safe ride for children.  The Governess Cart is slightly larger than the Pony Cart (see #2 – Pony Cart).  

Note: Additional photos at the bottom of this page.

Note 2: There are two governess carts in this collection - this one (#1) and #27.

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 #1.

Sale price: $1000 Canadian dollars. To convert to US$, 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. 

2. Pony Cart

 2.  Pony Cart (c. 1900).  This two-wheeled pony cart is suitable for a young adult.  Bert Powell bought this cart in 1938-ish for his young children Sandra and Clay.  The wheels and body are painted in yellow and black with black patent fenders and front skirt.  The seat and back cushions are covered in mustard yellow fabric.  

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 #2.

Sale price: $500 Canadian dollars. To convert to US$, 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.