1977 Chariot Seville

[Travis]

Cool story. Congrats!


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[MINIgrillin]

Lol! That's awesome. Glad you grabbed it.

The acorn pattern is called Orleans. Woodard furniture company made that cart as well as the standard Seville. There is matching patio furniture also.

Not trying to be political here. Just saying that there is some Woodard Orleans furniture on the back lawn of the Texas governors mansion and that's kinda cool.

[Mr.CPHo]

Thanks for sharing that great story.


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[WNC]

Dude...
This is so sweet, can't wait to see how you bring this one back to life!
Those poor bowls, oh those poor bowls


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[Qreps]

Great story. Glad you rescued them congratulations. I look forward to seeing them when you get them restored.

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[cumminfourya]

That's a fantastic find. And great story. I think it looks good just the way it sits!!! Congrats


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[Cellar2ful]

The acorn pattern is called Orleans. Woodard furniture company made that cart as well as the standard Seville. There is matching patio furniture also.

Not trying to be political here. Just saying that there is some Woodard Orleans furniture on the back lawn of the Texas governors mansion and that's kinda cool.

Thank you for the background information on the cart @MINIgrillin. I will modify my original posting with the Orleans pattern reference. Your posting peaked my interest in the Woodard Company since it is part of this Chariot's history. The company website revealed the company began in 1866 and is still in business today. It began manufacturing wood furniture, window and door sashes, blinds and pine-box caskets. In 1934 the company switched to making metal outdoor furniture due to the depletion of Michigan hardwood and the Great Depression.  Here is a 1962 add from Woodard for their Mayfield Collection.  First Lady Jackie Kennedy purchased furniture from the collection. You can see the early roots of the Seville. 

[johnny 2 shack]

wow that thing looks like it's over 200 years old ! love them ,what a story .

[Cellar2ful]

@pbe gummi bear - First thing I did when I arrived home with the Chariot was to modify my interest post for the reproduction ash pans @Bertl is having made.

@Craig- PM sent in regards to the handle.

[guitarfish]

Way to go Jim, definite kettle karma!

[hawgheaven]

That's a great find! Man, both those kettles have a story to tell, butt yeah, I'd use the green original.

[Bob BQ]

Very excited for you, @Cellar2ful ! Looking forward to the restored pics!

[weldboy]

Wow what a story!


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[Cellar2ful]

Picked the Chariot up today from the metal finishing place.  Look any different?





Don't want to mess up the paint on the wheels so for now I Mrs. Cellar2ful and I carry it whenever it needs to be moved. (lol)

Here it is when I found it.

[JEBIV]

Beautiful

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