Two Falk Boats Germany, circa 1912–1920

Featuring a two-funnel gunboat circa 1912 fitted with two swiveling guns, two ventilators, and two lifeboats, with compass mounted at stern. The hull and funnels are nearly void of paint. The much larger ocean liner was produced after World War I and has been repainted. It is fitted with a three-deck superstructure with four short funnels, mast, double-level bridge with observation deck, and three of four lifeboats. Seen side-by-side, these boats offer an interesting contrast in style and finish. 



 



Lengths:  25 inches and 11 inches

The gunboat is missing a rudder and has wear and flaking. The ocean liner has been repainted, and is missing one lifeboat and the aft mast.
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