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United Metal Goods Mfg Co - The Hansom Cabriolet - $175 (Fairview)
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NOTE: missing the whip & the top piece of the lamp
There is quite a history that goes with the Hansom cab. It was designed and patented in December 23, 1834 by Joseph Hansom, an architect. It was originally called the Hansom “safety cab.” It was designed for speed and safety with its low center of gravity. It was the first horse and carriage fixed with taximeters. It was in 1869 that it was set up in New York City and Brooklyn New York to provide transportation. The cost was .30 cents for one mile or .40 cents for two people for one mile.
For you Sherlockians, did you know that the Hansom cab was the taxi/cab of choice by the fictional character Sherlock Holmes. It would speedily and safely get Sherlock to the crime scene.
This taxi was the cause of the Great Horse Manure Crisis of 1894. It seems that the horses produced 15 to 35 pounds of manure per day and 2 pints of urine. It was becoming a major issue in England where this cab was originated. The last horse-drawn cab license was issued in London in 1947.
The United Clock Corp. of Brooklyn, NY started business in 1931 by Abraham Levy, who remained it's president until his death in 1961. After that, Dr. Harold Levy became president.
The company specialized in "novelty" clocks. There were hundreds on different types and styles made over the years; almost all of them electric.
They manufactured the entire clock including the electric motor (many companies bought their motors from outside vendors for their clocks).
$175
**Must be picked up in Fairview, TN
Thanks for your interest.