Six Clockwork Tinplate Boats Early 20th century

Comprising a Bing three-funnel ocean liner finished in blue with copper below water line, a Bing gunboat with interesting Kasuga mechanism, a Fleischmann single-funnel ocean liner finished in black and red with a brown deck, a small three-funnel Fleischmann ocean liner, and a four-funnel Bing ocean liner. Together with a Charles Rossignol gunboat with lithographed deck details.



 



Lengths range from 9 ½ to 14 inches

For Fleischmann Ocean Liner: Sotheby's sale 6648

Large Bing ocean liner has some wear, particularly on the deck, has incomplete foremast and is missing three ventilators. The Kasuga is missing the rear gun and has minor wear. The smaller Fleischmann is bright and shiny but missing a mast. The other Fleischmann boat has been repainted. The last Bing ocean liner has flaking and wear to the hull and is missing a ventilator. The Rossignol has severe finish loss and it has a crease on the deck and is missing the rudder and the prop.
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.