A circular piece of timber of smaller size, supported on the fore part of the futchells for a similar purpose, is called the
Felloe-piece (often made of iron).
On the splinter-bar are fixed the
Roller bolts, for fastening the traces.
On the pole is fixed the
Pole hook, to secure the harness.
The perch and beds are strengthened with iron plates, where necessary, and the other ironwork consists of
Splinter-bar stays, to resist the action of the draught. Formerly these were affixed to the ends of the axles and called “wheel-irons.”
Tread-steps, for the coachman to mount by.
Footman’s step.