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Moët and Veuve carriages to be auctioned
A pair of 19th century coaches commissioned by Moët & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot are to go head-to-head at a Bonhams auction next month.
A Light Sporting Waggonette Break commissioned by Moët & Chandon in 1890
A barouche from 1870 and a waggonette from 1890 used by the Champagne houses will go under the hammer at Bonhams in Oxford at its carriage collection sale on 7 March.
Commissioned in 1890 by Moët & Chandon, the Light Sporting Waggonette Break, finished in black and pale cream, was designed by Morel of Paris and carries an estimate of £20,000-25,000.
Built for hunting and shooting trips, and for showing guests around Moët’s vineyards, the carriage features a dog friendly compartment that was also used for transporting bottles of the fizz.
A barouche commissioned by Veuve Clicquot in 1870
Bonhams describes the barouche, which was commissioned by Veuve Clicquot in 1870, as being in “wonderful” condition despite its advancing years.
With an estimate of £20,000-25,000, the 145 year old coach has been carefully restored and boasts a navy blue body, blue carpet and buttoned cream silk upholstering with matching broad and piping lace.
“The collection has been restored to an excellent standard,” said Rob Hubbard, Bonhams’ motoring specialist.
“Still in working order, there’s potential for the carriages and coaches to once again go out on the road as they’d originally been intended,” he added.