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Collection of Six Lithographed Tinplate Boats Early 20th century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- tin, paint
Led by an Oro ocean liner with battery-operated lights and crested wave decoration on hull, an Oro battleship, and an Oro sidewheeler. Together with a Reil gunboat, a Kellermann sidewheeler, and a Ferrygo pull string toy. All but the ferry are fitted with keywind mechanisms.
Lengths range from 8 ½ to 12 inches
Lengths range from 8 ½ to 12 inches
Literature
Crested wave ocean liner is featured in The Forbes Collection Toy Boats, by Richard Scholl, p. 14
Condition
Oro ocean liner and battleship show very little wear. The other four show some wear, most notably the Oro sidewheeler which has one mast missing, the lithography is dirty on the Kellermann sidewheeler, and the Reil gunboat has fore and aft masts and cowl vent missing and a detached funnel. 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.