International Boat Collection Circa 1910–1940

From the United States, Germany, and Italy, comprising of a Fleischmann fireboat featuring a faux boiler a midships through which the clockwork mechanism is wound, an Ives "Scout Patrol" and an ocean liner, a lithographed "Saturnia" Italian ocean liner by ECO, an Arnold three-funnel ocean liner wound through stern, a Fleischmann single-funnel ocean liner, an earlier Fleischmann gunboat, boxed Mysery boat putt putt with driver and burner together with a smaller putt putt with instruction card.



 



Length between 7 ½ and 13 inches.

The fireboat's standing figure missing, minor wear, the Ives' Scout Patrols' mast replaced, added upper cabin, some wear, the Ives ocean liner aft mast missing, hull repainted, flaking on deck, the 'Saturnia' has minor wear, Arnold ocean liner Four masts missing, some restoration, railing loose, Fleishman ocean liner mast missing, minor wear. Fleishman gunboat is repainted, has flaking and wear. Minor wear on putt putt, box flaps missing, and the second putt putt has extensive flaking.
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.