The Koch Museum. Istanbul. Lanterns and carriages

Hi friends! All Antiques are always very unusual. I always like to look at everything in detail. с Museum in Istanbul is an amazing place! Today we look at the lights, which not only lit the road, but also served as a decoration in the way.  Look at this doll carriage. How beautifully made it is. But more we are interested in lights, which not only benefit, but also beautifully complement the carriage. Eh! I would ride one of those!  This beauties the old Phaeton-this early prototype of the coaches,. It is interesting to note that usually write a company that does, for example, Phaeton. Too bad they don't mention the people who designed the street travelers.  I tried to look for information on the lights, but nothing. And the lights of extraordinary beauty!  Look at this lantern. Even on glass terrain!  It's the English mail coach. There is not much paid attention to the beauty of the lights, most importantly practicality.  Phaeton with a beautiful design, but there would be no lights, would have looked not so lush.  Old faeto in strict business style. Flashlights are business too.  It is interesting to note that the Phaeton has its origins in Mesopotamia. In the 3rd century BC they were most often used in military battles.  The Romans in the first century BC began to use something like a carriage to travel. But the Chinese during the Zhou dynasty (1045-221 BC) has built a coach. But over time, the secrets of skill were lost.  Ottoman lanterns. Look at the delicate design. It looks like lace! Very nicely done!  On the walls are preserved old coach and Phaeton lights. I love the Koch Museum. I advise you to visit it in Istanbul. There will be a lot of impressions for life!