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Collection of Small Bing Boats Germany, circa 1914
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- tin, paint
A group of small but scarce Bing boats made just before and around World War I. Comprising a fireboat with single funnel and hose, painted in grey, black, and red; a stark three funnel gunboat in gunmetal grey marked at bow "S 325"; a two funnel gunboat in grey and charcoal flying the British colors; and a gunboat in grey and black. All have clockwork mechanisms.
Lengths range from 7 ½ inches to 9 inches
Lengths range from 7 ½ inches to 9 inches
Condition
The S 325 is bright and shiny. Some wear to destroyer. Fireboat missing standing figures, flaking to deck cover and hull, and gunboat has flaking to hull.
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.