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Three Schoenner Live Steam Boats 1890s
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- tin, paint
Comprising a riverboat finished in deep red with black accents, fitted with vertical boiler and shaped cabin, the "Conqueror" is finished in red and black with American flag and cabin at stern, and brass vertical boiler amidships with burner, and a launch finished in cream and red, with fringed canopy at stern and horizontal burner amidships.
Lengths range from 10 to 14 ½ inches
Lengths range from 10 to 14 ½ inches
Condition
Wear and paint loss on all three, most pronounced on 'Conqueror.' Burners missing in riverboat and launch. The riverboat has wear and , the 'Conqueror' has extensive wear, and the launch has extensive wear. 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.
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.