Large Carette/Fleischmann Ocean Liner Circa 1915–1950

The World War I era ocean liner is fitted with two upper deck superstructure and two funnels. The hull is cream and blue and red at the water line. Comes with five smaller ocean liners, comprising two Arnold ocean liners, one with three funnels and the other, from the 1950s, features one funnel. Together with a small Fleischmann ocean liner, a small two-funnel boat and a three-funnel boat with lithographed features by Bing. All fitted with keywind mechanisms.



 



Lengths range from 7 inches to 27 inches

The Carette/Fleischmann has many parts missing and is in aged, rough condition. The two Arnold boats show light wear and the smaller one is a missing a mast. Smaller Fleischmann ocean liner is in clean condition with a loose railing and a missing mast. The KRN boat is worn and missing a mast. Wearing is most severe on the Bing lithographed boat deck. It is missing a mast as well as the rudder assembly and boat stand and the mechanism is loose in the hull.
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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