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Collection of Six Hess Boats Germany, circa 1920s
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- tin, paint, cardboard
Comprising a No. 1041 sailboat with flywheel mechanism and cardboard sail. Also included are two gunboats finished in blue and red with flywheel mechanisms, a green and red gunboat, two partial flotillas with keywind lead ships. Together with an earlier Plank single funnel boat and a grey tinplate gunboat.
Lengths range from 6 to 12 inches
Lengths range from 6 to 12 inches
Condition
There is some wear, most notably on the Hess flotillas which are incomplete, one lead boat with damaged funnel foundation and creases, jams, missing one funnel and gun turrets. The Plank piece has paint loss on the funnel box. 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.