Sir John Miller Carriage Collection
The late Sir John Miller served as President of our Society from April 1982 right up to his death in May 2006 and as one might expect, the BDS was never far from his thoughts during such a distinguished term of office. When making arrangements for his Estate in the eventuality of his passing, he continued to provide for his beloved Society and made specific provision for his carriage collection to be bequeathed to the British Driving Society, with his express wish that they be loaned out to Members for their use and enjoyment.
The seven carriages included in Sir John’s bequest have now been photographed and a Schedule of Condition prepared for each carriage together with Proposed Vehicle Lease Terms appropriately drawn up and approved by Council at their recent April meeting. All these details have now been included on the Website for Members consideration and for those interested in leasing one of the carriages then please contact Richard Lanni to further discuss and make arrangements to view the vehicles at a mutually convenient time.
The carriages are currently being held in Scotland,
near Glasgow for safe keeping and will be allocated on a ‘First Come
First Served’ basis. So those Members interested should make contact
without delay to ensure they may achieve the use of their vehicle for
the coming driving season.
SIR JOHN MILLER CARRIAGE COLLECTION
Schedule of Condition – January 2010
Printable pdf version
WAGONETTE
PETERS &
SONS OF LONDON
To suit a full size pair of horses; Painted dark blue and black with yellow lining; navy melton cloth upholstery; Dummy spindles to the front seat a pole and Miller family crest on the rear door; Compassed axles; English hubs, 12 spoke wheels to front and 14 spoke to rear; Plain black leather dashboard.
The paintwork is in fair condition but requires attention to bring it up to show quality. The upholstery back to the rear of the driver’s seat has been damaged and requires attention.
A fine quality vehicle in Sir John’s family colours by an important London maker and appears in original condition.
FOUR
WHEELED DOG CART
To suit a full size single or pair; painted dark blue and black with yellow lining; navy melton cloth upholstery; With shafts, pole and small central box (imperial) between the seats bearing the Miller family crest; English hubs, 12 spoke wheels to front and 14 spoke to rear; No maker’s name on hub caps but the rear lock is marked ‘Morgan & Co Ltd’ which may indicate that this reputable company built the carriage; Fitted with a foot brake; Compassed axles; The paintwork is in fair condition but requires attention to bring it up to show quality.
A good quality vehicle in Sir John’s family colours.
CHAIR BACK GIG
GILDERSON JNR OF ILFORD
To suit a full size horse; Painted dark blue and black with yellow lining; Deep buttoned navy Melton cloth upholstery; Fine 16 spoke wheels on Warner hubs; Rubber tyres require immediate replacement; Dennett springs; Sprung trace hooks; Driver’s step is bent out of line and requires straightening; Japanned leather dashboard and mudguards, crackled with age; The paintwork is in fair condition but requires attention to bring it up to show quality;
A fine quality and original vehicle in Sir John’s family colours
NORFOLK CART
WRAIGHT OF RAMSGATE
To suit 13.2 to 14.2hh; Currently the axles are blocked up by 3”; Painted black with gold lining; Upholstered in black vinyl; adjustable seat; Dennett springs; 16 spoke 44” wheels on Warner hubs; Swingletree fitted;
This is potentially a quality country vehicle however it has been very poorly repainted and would require to be stripped and repainted to bring it up to show standard.
CONTINENTAL PHAETON
W.
LUHR OF OLDENBURG
To suit a full size single or pair; Painted dark blue and black with yellow
lining; Upholstered in buttoned beige cord with reversible black waterproof
vinyl; Unusual seating arrangement which enables the front and back seats to
be folded; Splinter bar and continental swingletrees; Miller family crest on
the rear panel; Paintwork is in fair condition;
A good quality continental vehicle particularly suited for weddings in Sir John’s family colours.
SIAMESE PHAETON
H K ANDERSON OF DENMARK
To suit 15hh or over single or pair of horses; Painted black and burgundy with red lining; upholstered in burgundy leather; With shafts, pole and rear disc brakes; Plain leather dashboard and mudguards; Dummy louvres; Splinter bar and swingletree options; Paintwork is in good condition;
A good quality continental vehicle in good condition.
HUNGARIAN BRAKE
To suit a full size pair or team; varnished wood which requires re-varnishing; Continental swingletrees which require replacing; Light brown leather upholstery; Triple seats to carry 9 persons; Military style wheels; Rear disc brakes and a pole; Tyres are worn but serviceable;
Used by Sir John on his estate to convey passengers.
Proposed Vehicle Lease Terms
Vehicles to be Allocated on a First Come First Served Basis
Collection or Delivery by Arrangement
Vehicles may be viewed by contacting: Richard Lanni 07831/113291
All lessees must be BDS members for the term of the lease
WAGONETTE
PETERS & SONS OF LONDON
1.
Insure to the value of £4,000
and exhibit certificate annually
2.
Lease Term 3 years with
option to renew for a further 3 years
3.
Driver’s seat upholstery to
be repaired or replaced
4.
BDS reserve the right to
inspect for condition at any time
5.
BDS reserve the right of
recovery if not satisfactorily maintained
6.
Sir John Miller’s colours and
crest to be maintained
7.
The originality of the
vehicle is to be maintained at all times
FOUR WHEELED DOG CART
1.
Insure to the value of £4,000
and exhibit certificate annually
2.
Lease Term 3 years with
option to renew for a further 3 years
3.
BDS reserve the right to
inspect for condition at any time
4.
BDS reserve the right of
recovery if not satisfactorily maintained
5.
Sir John Miller’s colours and
crest to be maintained
6.
The originality of the
vehicle is to be maintained at all times
CHAIR BACK GIG
GILDERSON JNR OF ILLFORD
1. Insure to the value of £3,000 and exhibit certificate annually
2. Lease Term 3 years with option to renew for a further 3 years
3. Rubber tyres to be replaced immediately and prior to use
4. Driver’s step to be properly realigned
5. BDS reserve the right to inspect for condition at any time
6. BDS reserve the right of recovery if not satisfactorily maintained
7. Sir John Miller’s colours and crest to be maintained
8. The originality of the vehicle is to be maintained at all times
NORFOLK CART
WRAIGHT OF RAMSGATE
1. Insure to the value of £1,500 and exhibit certificate annually
2. Lease Term 3 years with option to renew for a further 3 years
3. BDS reserve the right to inspect for condition at any time
4. BDS reserve the right of recovery if not satisfactorily maintained
5. The originality of the vehicle to be maintained at all times
CONTINENTAL PHAETON
W. LUHR OF OLDENBURG
1. Insure to the value of £2,500 and exhibit certificate annually
2. Lease Term 3 years with option to renew for a further 3 years
3. BDS reserve the right to inspect for condition at any time
4. BDS reserve the right of recovery if not satisfactorily maintained
5. Sir John Miller’s colours and crest to be maintained
6. The originality of the vehicle to be maintained at all times
SIAMESE PHAETON
H K ANDERSON OF DENMARK
1. Insure to the value of £2,500 and exhibit certificate annually
2. Lease Term 3 years with option to renew for a further 3 years
3. BDS reserve the right to inspect for condition at any time
4. BDS reserve the right of recovery if not satisfactorily maintained
5. The originality of the vehicle to be maintained at all times
HUNGARIAN BRAKE
1. Insure to the value of £1,000 and exhibit certificate annually
2. Lease Term 3 years with option to renew for a further 3 years
3. BDS reserve the right to inspect for condition at any time
4. BDS reserve the right of recovery if not satisfactorily maintained
