A Collection of Eight Arnold Boats Germany, circa 1920–1930s

All eight fitted with keywind mechanisms. Comprising a handsome two-funnel gunboat finished in grey and charcoal a second gunboat finished in grey and two-tone blue with two funnels and two swiveling guns, a sidewheeler finished in red and cream with green paddles and lithographed deck details, and a pleasure craft featuring cabin and engine room, the back of which is fitted with a propeller. Together with two double-funnel ocean liners, one of which has a considerably longer and lower profile, and two four-funnel oceans liners.



 



Lengths range from 7 to 17 inches

Condition varies for all eight boats. Two gunboats, sidewheeler pleasure craft, and low profile ocean liner show little wear. One gunboat missing foremast, sidewheeler has replaced rudder assembly, three ocean liners missing masts, one missing a rudder and another has a loose railing. Wear is most pronounced on two funnel high profile ocean liner.
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.