Coach And Four Collection

Quicksilver Royal Mail passing the Star and Garter at Kew Bridge, 1835 (oil on canvas)
BSA101160 Quicksilver Royal Mail passing the Star and Garter at Kew Bridge, 1835 (oil on canvas) by Pollard, James (1792-1867)

A Meeting of the Four-In-Hand Club, Hyde Park, London, c1838, (1947). A four-in-hand, or coach-and-four, was a coach with four horses. Aquatint in the Guildhall Art Gallery, London

The Mail Coach Changing Horses, c. 1825 (engraving)
5933131 The Mail Coach Changing Horses, c.1825 (engraving) by Pollard, James (1797-1867) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraved by G Reeves); English, out of copyright

The Taglioni Windsor Coach, c1837, (1941). Creator: Richard Gilson Reeve
The Taglioni Windsor Coach, c1837, (1941). A coach pulled by four horses travels through the English countryside, with male passengers riding on the outside

The Arrival of the York to London Royal Mail (oil on canvas)
CH401600 The Arrival of the York to London Royal Mail (oil on canvas) by Henderson, Charles Cooper (1803-77) (attr. to); 71.1x91.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

The Exeter to London Royal Mail passing William Downes Exeter Wagon (oil on canvas)
CH401597 The Exeter to London Royal Mail passing William Downes Exeter Wagon (oil on canvas) by Henderson, Charles Cooper (1803-77)

"The Cambridge Telegraph", White Horse, Fetter Lane, 1825 (engraving)
3620737 " The Cambridge Telegraph", White Horse, Fetter Lane, 1825 (engraving) by Pollard, James (1797-1867) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

North Country Mails at The Peakcock, Islington, 1838 (engraving)
5933129 North Country Mails at The Peakcock, Islington, 1838 (engraving) by Pollard, James (1797-1867) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Kill
BON65237 The Kill by Rowlandson, George Derville (1861-1930); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Mail Coach in a Storm of Snow, 1825 (engraving)
5933132 The Mail Coach in a Storm of Snow, 1825 (engraving) by Pollard, James (1797-1867) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraved by G.Reeves); English, out of copyright

North East view of the New General Post Office, 1829 (engraving)
5933134 North East view of the New General Post Office, 1829 (engraving) by Pollard, James (1797-1867) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Chain Pier at Brighton with Characters (etching)
STC169278 The Chain Pier at Brighton with Characters (etching) by Brighty, G.M. (exh.1809-27); Private Collection; (add.info.: etching dedicated to King George IV by G)

A Cigar Box painted with Scenes from Taglioni Prints, c
XYC285535 A Cigar Box painted with Scenes from Taglioni Prints, c.1840 (oil on fruitwood) (see 285536 for back view) by English School, (19th century); 13.7x31.4x19.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, from Oxonia Illustrata, published 1675 (engraving)
STC174256 Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, from Oxonia Illustrata, published 1675 (engraving) by Loggan, David (1633/35-92); Private Collection; (add.info)

Royal Mails starting from the Post Office, Lombard Street, 1829 (colour engraving)
5933121 Royal Mails starting from the Post Office, Lombard Street, 1829 (colour engraving) by Hunt, Charles (Snr.) (1803-77); Private Collection; (add.info)

Horse-Drawn Stagecoach, c. 1880s (b / w photo)
493452 Horse-Drawn Stagecoach, c.1880s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Quicksilver Royal Mail passing the Star and Garter at Kew Bridge, 1835 (engraving)
5933114 Quicksilver Royal Mail passing the Star and Garter at Kew Bridge, 1835 (engraving) by Pollard, James (1797-1867) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Devonport and London coach no)

Four-in-Hand, 1861 (hand-coloured lithograph)
3704168 Four-in-Hand, 1861 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; American, out of copyright

The London to Worcester Royal Mail (oil on canvas)
CH401596 The London to Worcester Royal Mail (oil on canvas) by Henderson, Charles Cooper (1803-77); 38.7x56.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Royal Mails starting from the Post Office, Lombard Street, 1829 (colour engraving)
GHL18371 Royal Mails starting from the Post Office, Lombard Street, 1829 (colour engraving) by Hunt, Charles (Snr.) (1803-77); London Metropolitan Archives

View of the Imperial Bank and the Shops at St. Petersburg
STC87474 View of the Imperial Bank and the Shops at St. Petersburg, illustration for January from A Year in St. Petersburg etched by John H. Clark, coloured by M. Dubourg, pub

The last hour of a contested election for MP, 1817 (engraving)
5933136 The last hour of a contested election for MP, 1817 (engraving) by Pollard, James (1797-1867) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Elephant and Castle on the Brighton Road, 1826 (engraving)
5933130 The Elephant and Castle on the Brighton Road, 1826 (engraving) by Pollard, James (1792-1867); Private Collection; (add.info)

Coaching - Four in Hand - A Swell Turn-out, 1876 (colour lithograph)
3710035 Coaching - Four in Hand - A Swell Turn-out, 1876 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); 39.6 x 50.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; American

Coachman and horse and carriage, c. 1810
A gentleman gives instruction to a coachman while a horse-drawn coach waits in the background, c.1810. Date: C.1810

Quicksilver Royal Mail passing the Star and Garter at Kew Bridge, 1835 (engraving)
XCF268661 Quicksilver Royal Mail passing the Star and Garter at Kew Bridge, 1835 (engraving) by Pollard, James (1797-1867) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

View of the Imperial Bank and the Shops at St
XIR192486 View of the Imperial Bank and the Shops at St. Petersburg (coloured engraving) (see also 87474) by Mornay, (19th century) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

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"Coach and Four: A Glimpse into the Golden Age of Travel" Step back in time to the enchanting era of horse-drawn coaches, where Quicksilver Royal Mail passed the iconic Star and Garter at Kew Bridge in 1835. This breathtaking oil on canvas painting captures the essence of a bygone era, when journeys were filled with elegance and charm. Imagine being part of "A Meeting of the Four-In-Hand Club" in Hyde Park, London, circa 1838. This remarkable artwork from 1947 transports us to a scene where skilled drivers expertly maneuver their four-horse teams amidst an atmosphere buzzing with excitement. The Taglioni Windsor Coach takes center stage in another masterpiece by Richard Gilson Reeve. Painted around 1837 but showcased in 1941, this captivating creation showcases intricate details that highlight both craftsmanship and opulence. Witness "The Arrival of the York to London Royal Mail, " depicted on a mesmerizing oil on canvas piece. As this majestic coach arrives at its destination, one can almost feel the anticipation and importance attached to each delivery it carries. In contrast, we are presented with "The Exeter to London Royal Mail passing William Downes Exeter Wagon. " The juxtaposition between these two modes of transportation illustrates how mail was transported across vast distances during this period - an essential lifeline connecting communities far apart. Engraved within history is "The Cambridge Telegraph, " showcasing White Horse Fetter Lane's significance as a hub for communication networks back in 1825. It serves as a reminder that even then, efficient information exchange played a vital role in society's functioning. At The Peacock Inn Islington lies another engraving titled "North Country Mails. " Here we witness bustling scenes as travelers eagerly await their mail deliveries while relishing moments shared amongst fellow passengers - tales exchanged over hearty meals and warm drinks.