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A Collection of Submarines by Five of Germany's Finest Toymakers Germany, 1900--1936
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- tin, paint
Comprising a Märklin U-boat finished in green with interesting fold down antenna, stamped "Märklin" on the rudder, a small but early Plank submarine with single funnel and two guns, a light blue Bing submarine marked "L.6" wound from the bow, a Fleischmann submarine finished in grey and black with gold accents with nickeled hatch covering the keywind mechanism, and an Arnold tidy craft fitted with railing centering a conn tower with screw cap hatch for accessing keywind mechanism. All submarines have keywind mechanisms.
Lengths range from 8 ½ to 14 inches
Lengths range from 8 ½ to 14 inches
Condition
The Marklin has minor wear, the Plank is missing a rudder, the Bing has flaking to the hull, and the Fleischman and the Arnold both show minor wear. 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.