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Märklin "New York" Clockwork Gunboat Germany, circa 1900
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- tin, paint
Featuring upper deck superstructure, rounded at fore and rectangular at aft, fitted with four shielded guns, two masts, and twin funnels. Lower deck features captain's wheel, two guns fore and aft, with a tinplate American flag waving at the stern. Hull is attractively accented with black over a band of grey adorned with "New-York'" at the bow, and painted portholes over black and red at keel.
Provenance
Sale: The Toy Collection of Raymond E. Holland, Sotheby's, April 4, 1985, lot 45
Condition
Clockwork mechanism missing and guns have been replaced. 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.