Bing "HMS King Edward" Clockwork Gunboat Germany, circa 1902

This handsomely restored gunboat boasts a superstructure with three funnels, two masts, eight ventilators, and four lifeboats on davits. It is fitted with rotating gun turrets at bow and stern as well as eight armored guns mounted at the deck railing. It is marked "King Edward" on both sides of stern.  The clockwork mechanism is concealed within hull and wound through center funnel. Comes with oversized key. The upper portion of the cream finished hull is attractively crackled.



 



Length: 30 inches

This boat has been professionally restored from stem to stern, and has the following replaced parts: fore and aft masts, turrets, cowl vents, captain's bridge, side guns, two lifeboats and rudder wheel. It has been repainted and has had several years of aging. Please note that the stand is not for sale and will not accompany the lot.
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.