Four Ocean Liners with Escort Germany, circa 1914–1930s

The largest, a Fleischmann, is totally void of paint which shows off the intricacy of the two-deck superstructure which is fitted with a shaped bridge, walkways, two funnels, six lifeboats, and two masts. The second is a smaller Fleischmann with a two-deck superstructure and three of four funnels finished in green, blue and red. Together with a Carette three funnel, an Arnold ocean liner with a lithographed superstructure and a Fleischmann gunboat finished in grey and blue. All fitted with clockwork mechanism except the large Fleischmann.



 



Length: 8 to 20 inches

Large Fleischmann liner has no paint and no mechanism, the smaller ocean liner has flaking and wear and is missing mast and one funnel. The Carette ocean liner's mast is missing and has severe wear and the Arnold boat is missing a mast and also has wear. The Fleischmann gunboat has davits, masts, funnel, rear railing and lifeboats missing and minor wear.
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.
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