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Märklin Style Gunboat Late 20th century
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- tin, paint
A handsome and well-crafted bench built battleship inspired by and reminiscent of Märklin's best. Railed walkways, furthering the illusion of lower decks, flank rotating gun turrets and three recessed guns on each side. Deck centers multi-tiered superstructure featuring tall masts, twin funnels, elaborate walkways, hand-crank winches, and four whimsical tapering ventilators over double-barreled gun turrets fore and aft. Stern features railed terrace. Bow adorned with elaborate scroll and cornucopia figurehead.
Length: 35 inches
Length: 35 inches
Condition
Two pieces of railing detached. Interior of hull awaits clockwork mechanism. 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.