The Coronation Gold State Coach
The Gold State coach, weighing 4 tonnes, which first appeared on the streets of London at an opening of Parliament by George III has been used at every Royal coronation since that of George IV. It was designed by Sir William Chambers and many craftsmen collaborated on the work at a total cost of £7587. The allegorical panels are painted by artist Cipriani
Picture No
10677962
Media ID
46681186
Size
3733px x 5179px
(6.3MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Illustration by W. Bryce Hamilton in The Sphere, 8 May 1937
Date
1937
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