Bidspirit auction | Private horse-drawn French Omnibus


Private horse-drawn French Omnibus - Private horse-drawn French Omnibus made by Dufour Freres & Fils of Perigueux, France, sells without lamps, sells with pole, 77” x 136” x 101”H -Professionally restored, excellent with small areas of paint loss > HISTORY: This carriage was often found in private coach houses where it doubled as an opera bus. When used for sporting events, the carriage was more colorfully painted. The roof seat, mounted directly behind the driver's seat, is indicative of the Omnibus' use as a sporting vehicle. The body has two long seats mounted along each side of the body. *NOTE: BUYER TO ARRANGE PICKUP. This item MUST be removed from the premises by JUNE 27. Condition: Professionally restored, excellent with small areas of paint loss