1862 London Exhibition: Catalogue: Class VI.: T. R. Starey
1434. STAREY, T. R., Nottingham.
Light landau (The Granville), with flat fall of head, new highly elastic springs, and silent wheels, with chain tires.
Obtained first-class Medal at the Paris Exhibition, 1855.
The 'GRANVILLE LANDAU,' clipper shape, forms a perfect winter and summer carriage for a pair of light riding horses. The head by a new arrangement falls quite flat, lower than has hitherto been accomplished. It is strengthened throughout with mild steel instead of iron, whereby a maximum of strength with a minimum of weight is obtained. It is hung on highly elastic springs with india rubber bearings, and Messrs. Apperley and Co.'s 'patent silent wheels,' with flexible iron tires bedded in india rubber, a combination that ensures greater durability to the wheels and carriage, as well as a remarkably soft, easy, and noiseless motion. The doorway is unusually wide, to suit the present style of dress; and while having a very large window on each side, the occupants are not unduly exposed to view. The colour of this carriage was suggested by Owen Jones, Esq.