I have customer that still operates a successful milking farm here in New England. They still bottle it in glass bottles, and so forth. What they are in need of is an old fashioned milk carraige, or wagon.
There is a man in the next town that has one of the originals from the bottling plant they purchased years ago but won't sell it. Anyway, The town they are in is having there 300 year anniversary in 2003 and they would like to have the carraige bought, restored if necessary and functionable for the anniversary.
If anyone has any leads as to where one can be obtained please either post or e-mail me.
Thanks in advance. Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
bob, you need to contact people who are into that kinda old stuff. 1st one comes to mind is in mass....OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE. i know they are into older period then you want, but ill bet they have had people donate or try to sell them newer items. as a kid in penna i worked on a similar place called MEADOWCROFT VILLAGE, you can find it on the internet. and they had old carriages, hearses, stage coaches..etc etc.
Posted by Joey Madden (Member # 1192) on :
Bob, the only place I would start looking is in ' Hemmings Motor News ' at your news-stand.
HAVE A NICE DAY Posted by Santo (Member # 411) on :
Bob, You might contact some of the collectors of these carriages and coaches. I've done several search in order to try to find additional information on pinstriping, but have had little success. The collector that comes to mind is Aussie Busch. A friend that I worked with years ago knew of Busch's interest in antique carriages. The friends father was also a collector located somewhere in Ohio. This is one link in florida. Carriage web site
[ March 05, 2002, 12:24 PM: Message edited by: Santo ]
Posted by Cam Bortz (Member # 55) on :
If they want a real, new (not restored) wagon built as they were in the 19th century, they need to go to an Amish community, the closest being Pennsylvania. Several clients of mine have had wagons and wagon tops made there, by craftsmen who use the old methods and materials to create new equipment for use in their own communities. And because these techniques and materials are in use and practised on a day-to-day basis, the cost is not as outrageous as one might think.
Call me tomorrow and I'll find out some names and contacts - they can't telephone these folks, though, they have to write to them.
Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
Bob, if the guy in the next town isn't that far why not ask him if you can take a good picture of it? Once you have it you can make your alterations or manipulations for your project.
Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :
I had an uncle who restored antique coach carriages and he had a subscription to a magazine that was all about just that. Mostly really wealthy people. You should be able to get information on the web. Good luck.
Posted by EmpY (Member # 138) on :
When I was in Australia and staying at Bushie's place, we were out on a drive someplace and happened upon a buggy and carriage competition of some sort. Among the bystanders/people watching the event was a man who did the restoration and rebuild of very old carriages. His name escapes me at the moment but perhaps if you e-mail Bushie he could give you the guys name & e-mail if he's connected to the web. Bushie is at jonsigns@enter.net.au If anyone would know where to get an old milk wagon, this guy should.
Posted by Mikes Mischeif (Member # 1744) on :
Hey , lets forget this crap and get back to the Mark Fair fiasco......
Posted by Bob Rochon (Member # 30) on :
Let's not Mike! If Iwant more drama like that in my life I'll hang out at my son's daycare.
BTW thanks for all the resoursefull response so far, I have passing them along.
Posted by David Fisher (Member # 107) on :
Emp & all, His name is Ian Stuart-Coster (Koster?) and in my opinion and the opinion of the people that buy his product, He's the best there is. An exceptionally well spoken man with an awe inspiring breadth of knowledge. Apart from making/restoring horse drawn equipment he breeds heavy horses, children, and a strong desire to "go it alone". I don't think you'll find him online, because last time I was there, he didnt have electricity at his house unless you called in advance to let him know to fire up the generator. I doubt this topic would go to the lengths required to import his know-how, but I had to put in a word for the guy. I'm not easily humbled but this guy's pinstriping ability alone is beyond most, let alone wheel making or spar forming. David
Posted by Bob Rochon (Member # 30) on :
Dave,
Do you have any knowledge of an adress for mailing this man?
Cam is also looking into the Amish in PA, the same way
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