Diverse Collection of Boats Circa 1910–1955

Comprising a boxed French Hornby speedboat finished in cream with clockwork motor, a clockwork Üebelacker "London" riverboat with canopy over lead flat figures at table, a boxed Sparking warship and a freighter, by Arnold, a boxed Marx "USS Washington" lithographed tinplate battleship and a Zipp-ee motorboat putt-putt in original partial box.



 



Lengths between 10 and 17 inches

Hornby boat has light wear, box torn at edges and repaired at sides, Uebelacker riverboat canopy detached, some paint chipping on hull, damage to figurehead. The Arnold gunboat shows very little wear, some foxing to the box, the Arnold freighter has light wear on the edge of deck and some scrapes. The 'USS Washington' toy is clean, the box flap missing on one end. The Zipp-ee toy is bright and shiny, the box is worn with loss.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.