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ought to be particularly light in appearance, and so nicely balanced 

 upon its springs that, though perfectly firm, the touch from a finger 

 nevertheless could set the body in motion. Such properties necessitate 

 the very best workmanship which can be procured, even in the carriage 

 trade.' Consequently, this kind of conveyance cannot be properly raised 

 for a less price than two hundred guineas; but as the feminine taste 

 appears to be more cheaply satisfied than are the masculine desires, the 

 cost of an ordinary landau seldom rises above two hundred and fifty 

 guineas. 



A OAKRIAQE WITHOUT C SFRINQS. - A BROnOHAU. 



A coach without the circular springs, or C springs, as they are com- 

 monly called, and also wanting a dickey or seat behiijd, is now manufac- 

 tured according to various patterns. This kind of conveyance is, at 

 present, frequently encountered in the streets of London. Of course, it 

 is difficult to name the price of an article which is generally built in ac- 

 cordance with some arbitrary command, and which is not governed by 

 any acknowledged regulation. The cost, therefore, can only be controlled 

 by the time, the labor, and the materials which are expended in the con- 

 struction ; but this may be roughly calculated at something between one 

 hundred and ninety and three hundred guineas. Such, however, are 

 light and pleasant carriages, sufficiently roomy to ride at ease in, and 

 not difficult to propel. They are rapidly ascending on the scale of 

 public favor. 



Broughams seem to be made of various forms : some vehicles bearing 

 this name are very little better than the more cleanly order of street cabs. 

 But such a brougham as no gentleman need be ashamed to own, or need 

 blush to see his crest emblazoned on, should be built for one hundred 

 and thirty to one hundred and eighty guineas. These vehicles have 

 been much improved of late. They were formerly manufactured of 

 a weight which was a severe tax upon the strength of one horse, and 

 they Were at once vulgar both in appearance and in size. The draught 

 has been greatly diminished, while the aspect has been so far improved 

 AS to advance a claim to elegance. Those proprietors who still cling to 

 a brougham which can accommodate more than two persons usually 



