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Royal Jubilees
Milestone years have been celebrated in long reigns since George III
SAMUEL BUTLER (ACTIVE 1762)
Gold State Coach
1762RCIN 5000048
The gilded eight horse-drawn State Coach. Designed by William Chambers (1723-96) and made by the coachmaker Samuel Butler; featuring painted panels by Giovanni Cipriani (1727-85) and richly gilded carved sculpture by the carver Joseph Wilton (1722-1803), the gilder Henry Pujolas and the metal chaser George Coyte. Three cherubs on the roof (representing England, Ireland and Scotland) support the Imperial Crown and four tritons, one at each corner (representing Britain's imperial power). The body of the coach is slung by braces covered with Morocco leather with gilt buckles. The interior is lined and upholstered with velvet and satin.
Catalogue entry from Gold,London, 2014.
Catalogue entry from Gold,London, 2014.