Collection of Early Boats Late 19th to early 20th century

Comprising a German Santa Maria galleon with billowing sails, a gondola with German flat lead gondolier, a Fleischmann Venetian style canal boat, a Fleischmann sidewheeler, a German steam launch, and an American tin sidewheeler floor toy.



 



Lengths range from 6 to 10 inches

Overall there is wear, paint loss and damage, most notably the Santa Maria has damage on the figurehead, paint loss, and crease on the hull, the Gondola has one figure missing and there is a hole in the hull , the Venetian canal boat has a missing prop, the Fleischmann sidewheeler has severe flaking and a funnel missing, the German steam launch has a crease on the hull and damage to the rigging, and the American tin sidewheeler has an incomplete figure and is in rough condition. 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.