Lot 26
  • 26

Ives "Carrie" Clockwork Single Oarsman United States, circa 1870

Estimate
3,500 - 5,500 USD
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Description

  • tin, paint
Finished in red and blue, this American tin rowboat is stenciled in gold on the deck with "Pat. Feb. 9 1869" as well as "Carrie" at the stern. Fitted with a single rower who sends the boat racing through the water when clockwork mechanism is wound. 



 

Length: 11 inches

Condition

Minor wear and flaking to hull, rudder assembly missing, mechanism cover in hull replaced.
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