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Scientific Clockwork Toys Rower France, circa 1910
Estimate
2,000 - 4,000 USD
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Description
- wood, tin, paint
Sturdy wooden toy with broad plank construction featuring a single rower with oars in the seat of an early 20th century high tech rowboat, the stern of which is fitted with a windup crank and three switches to adjust for turns, speed, and distance. Together with a 1920s Liberty Playthings "Scout" Speedboat, with wooden hull and tinplate deck finished in yellow with clockwork mechanism wound by top-mounted propeller, and a 1930s an Electric "Navy" early airboat with motor featuring oversized propeller fitted atop the deck. Finished in yellow, blue and red.
Lengths range from 14 inches to 22 ½ inches
Lengths range from 14 inches to 22 ½ inches
Condition
Some wear on rower and Liberty speedboat, airboat has some flaking on hull and deck, red motor cover reworked. 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.