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Modern carriages (1905)

Gilbey, Walter, Sir, 1831-1914 · London : Vinton & Co. · leaf 123

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twoshort elbow springs are secured to thebottom of the curved seat of the body, whiletwo more are attached to the bottom of thebody in front. On the proper proportionand adjustment of all these springs dependsthe comfort of the carriage. If the leatherbrace which lies at the bottom of each… … 89 This method of hanging the body ofthe vehicle is so identified with the Tilburythat the arrangement is known as TilburySprings. The Dennett gig deserves passing men-tion as one of the carriages which enjoyedgreat popularity in the earlier years of thelate Queens reign. Tilburys, gigs,…

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