Hi Peter,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. You find the most interesting things!
As you might expect, full-scale horse-drawn buggies and carriages do not come along very often and are somewhat of a novelty item, certainly not something most people would want to collect, which can act as a ceiling for the market.
Other buggies and carriages of similar size and age that have come for auction in recent years have all sold for less than $1,000, typically in the
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique horse-drawn doctor's carriage or buggy with canopy
possibly made in Argyle, N.Y., 19th Century
With hinged folding black leather canopy, tufted fabric seats, original wheels, suspension and shafts, bearing a brass plaque engraved "V. MIX / Argyle, NY".
84 inches overall height (with canopy raised), overall length 101 inches
CONDITION: This buggy appears to be in all-original condition with wear commensurate to age and use.
PROVENANCE: Unknown
$400-700*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia