Are of various sorts and sizes, from the small pony-chaise to the heavy family coach or landau. They should be made of the very best materials and purchased of first-rate builders, to ensure wearing well. Nothing looks much worse than any carriage of a cheap, common description. They are badly made, badly hung, and badly painted, and consequently soon wear out. If wanted to be sold, no one cares to buy them except for a very trifling sum; while any carriage by a first-rate maker will always look and wear well as long as it will hold together, and will fetch a good price if offered for sale.

The Double Brougham.

The Single Brougham.

Except in the country and by elderly people, the heavy coach and landau are now seldom used, being superseded by carriages of a lighter and more elegant description.

Double Broughams

Are generally drawn by a pair of horses; they have two seats and hold four inside, but are more comfortable with three. They vary in size, some being larger and heavier than others; average price 200/., according to style, finish, etc.

Single Broughams

Have but one seat and hold two inside; they may be drawn by either one horse or two smaller ones. When really well appointed they are very stylish carriages. Average price 160l.

The Waggonette

Is an open carriage opening behind with a door; it will hold either four or six. If generally full it will require a pair of horses to draw it comfort ably. It is a useful family carriage, and is often made with a hood to take on and off to suit all weathers. Price from 80/. to 100/., according to size, etc.

The Waggonette.

The Canoe Waggonette.

The Canoe Waggonette

Is a variation of that in general use. The entrance is on each side behind the box, it will hold six, who sit in a semicircle round the back from one door to the other. It is a comfortable carriage, but does not seem to take with the public.

The Victoria

Is the most modern and stylish of all light open carriages. They are intended to carry two only, but are occasionally made on a larger scale, with two seats, to carry four. In the latter case they require a pair of horses. Price from 120/. to 150/.

The Victoria.

The Park-driving Phaeton.

The Park-Driving Phaeton

The Park-driving Phaeton or T cart is a light and stylish carriage for one or two horses. It is very fashionable, and has quite superseded the old buggy and gig in general use, as being safer in case the horse slips and falls. Price from 100/. to 120/.