A phaeton (also phaéton) was a form of sporty open carriage popular in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century. Drawn by one or two horses, a phaeton typically featured a minimal very lightly sprung body atop four extravagantly large wheels.

Phaeton, open, four-wheeled, doorless carriage, popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. It contained one or two seats, usually had a folding, or falling, top, and was owner-driven (i.e., it had no outside driver’s seat). The most spectacular phaeton was the …

2022年6月1日 · Phaeton With a lighter and faster design, the phaeton is a sporty open carriage pulled by one or two horses. It is a four-wheeled vehicle that became popular during Regency Era among aristocrats.

2019年7月16日 · For a safe, light, simple, and cheap, four-wheeled phaeton, the Berlin is recommended in preference to any: it is a crane-neck carriage, with the body fixed thereon, at such a distance between the bearings as to be perfectly safe. 10

2011年10月25日 · A phaeton refers to a light and usually low-slung, four-wheeled open carriage drawn by a pair of horses. One variation, the sportier “high perch” phaeton often stars in novels because of its romantic, adventurous reputation.

The phaeton emerged as an iconic mode of transportation in the 19th century. With its elegant design and open-top carriage, the phaeton symbolized wealth, luxury, and social status. It was a favored choice among the elite, allowing them to showcase their …

A phaeton (also phaéton) was a form of sporty open carriage popular in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century. Drawn by one or two horses, a phaeton typically featured a minimal very lightly sprung body atop four extravagantly large wheels.

2024年12月17日 · The phaeton horse carriage remains a captivating symbol of elegance and a link to the past. Whether you’re drawn to the sporty Spider Phaeton or the stately Mail Phaeton, these carriages offer a unique glimpse into history.

2012年2月20日 · In Greek, the name means “shining”, and Phaeton was a mythical character who stole his father’s sun-chariot. The carriage was noted for being built very high over the body, with four wheels (large wheels in back and smaller wheels in …

2011年8月12日 · Lined up in front of the shop are signature carriages of the day, of the Phaeton class. Phaetons came in a variety of sizes and suspension systems, designed for pleasure riding and competitive racing.