This massive wagon was acquired from a private collection of Virginia wagons, in the region of The Great Wagon Road- an early wagon highway connecting Americas early interior backcountry and valleys.
Circa 1850, this wagon features a wooden axle, lynch pin running gear, and hand- shaped hounds. The iron-banded front and rear hounds remains a proud design remnant inherited from the earlier Conestoga wagons. Structurally, the wagon box features a rave-framed design with mortised standards and an extension top board. The absence of wooden bows suggests that this was used to haul open goods freight, but we could add the bows if so desired.
Considering it is over a century and a half old, the artifact is in remarkable condition. The massive wheels are still solid as well as the axles. The heavy wheels and axles remain completely solid, boasting an incredible authentic patina over the original, traditional blue and red paint. Exhibiting honest, rugged wear from a lifetime of labor, this piece showcases the mastery of mid-19th-century wainwrights and blacksmiths.
For institutions or serious collectors seeking a definitive artifact of American expansion, this wagon is unmatched.
If you’d like more information, feel free to give us a call at 605-996-8754.
Specifications
- Overall Length: 192"
- Width: 82"
- Height: 194"
- Box: 43"
- Wheels:
- Front: 39" x 3"
- Rear: 55" x 3"
Q&A
Question: How do you ship this vehicle to me?
Answer: We coordinate shipments of large freight items - such as our wagons, carriages, and coaches - within a network of private carriers so that your freight is safely transported to your destination without transfer. These are usually coordinated as partial loads in order to save costs, so it can take anywhere between 2 days to 2 weeks to find a ride. They will be transported in enclosed vans that vary from "U-Haul" size box vans to full 53' semi trailers. Contact us for more information and freight quotes. You may also arrange your own shipping through uship.com.
Question: How do I offload this vehicle at delivery?
Answer: If you have a delivery location with a loading dock available, this is your best option. However, we can also deliver to any location that a semi-trailer can access. We then recommend coordination with a towing service to use a tilt-bed wrecker truck. The vehicle can be rolled off the trailer onto the bed of the wrecker truck and it will be tilted/lowered down to the ground from there.
