Four JEP Clockwork Boats France, circa 1910–1930

Comprising a "France" ocean liner finished in red and white with upper decks and four funnels. Together with a four-funnel ocean liner finished in white with blue piping over red, a broader lower ocean liner with three funnels, and a blue and blue-grey battleship fitted with observation deck, three rotating gun turrets, two lifeboats and interesting lithographed deck.



 



Lengths range from 13 to 14 inches

The 'France' has minor wear and creasing to hull, masts missing, minor wear. The other boat's conditions include: Fore and aft masts, four davits and two lifeboats missing; cowl vents replaced; funnels repainted; some wear, and a missing rudder assembly.
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