Antique Victorian Baby Carriage

Rare Gift

My husband is self-employed and is dearly loved by several of his clients. Many times my husband has come home with some type of item that was given to him. If we aren't able to utilize what was given, we always make sure to bless someone else. My husband has been given a piano, patio furniture, clothing, stainless steel grill, 9 ft. Christmas tree, restaurant gift cards, and sometimes he has been given a nice tip. One day a client gave my husband a rather rare item, a very old baby carriage. 

The carriage was in mint working condition: flexible as it can be positioned upright or reclining; wheels turn smoothly; parasol handles,  and baby safety strap. The handle is slightly chipped and is made of a fine porcelain. 

It is amazing to me that this carriage is in such excellent shape for being as old as it is. 

When my husband brought this carriage home, I really didn't know what to do with it. 

I have to admit at first it looked a little creepy. Mainly because I had never seen anything like it.  It was in the upright position with the safety strap across the seat and it just looked odd. I was intrigued though and quickly began looking up information as I had no idea how old it was. I soon learned that this carriage was used during the Victorian Era around the 1880's. 

These buggies were pricey back in the day and taking the lowest price of $15.60 and putting that amount into an inflation calculator, it would have cost approximately $386.51. 

At first I thought that we were blessed with this buggy so that we could sell it for money on eBay. I listed it at a price comparable to other Victorian carriages. The down side to selling this item is being limited to local buyers only. My husband listed it on Craig-list as well and we didn't get any serious buyers. 
I had put the stroller in the basement and recently decided to do a photo shoot with it. 

Once again I entertained the thought of selling it; however, I have to admit that I am very fond of this piece. I have decided to hang onto it for a little while longer and who knows, I may use it in other photo shoots down the road. 

In the meantime, It looks pretty nice in my family room. 
If you would like more information about these carriages you can go to the following link:
http://www.victoriana.com/antiquetoys/antique-baby-carriage.html

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