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Trio of Tinplate Clockwork Sidewheelers Circa 1890s–1912
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- tin, paint
Comprising a Lefevre boat fitted with striped awning, single funnel, and paddlewheel covers with scrolling heart design, a Bing sidewheeler that has a predominantely white hull trimmed in bands of white and blue with single mast, single funnel, and stamped on superstructure with Bing logo, and a Übelacker sidewheeler with single funnel, fringe canopy, and gilded mermaid figurehead. All three fitted with clockwork mechanism in hull.
Lengths range from 10 to 14 ½ inches
Lengths range from 10 to 14 ½ inches
Condition
The Lefevre has replacement sidewheel covers and canopy, wear to the hull and some overpaint. The Bing has severe wear and flaking. The deck and hull of the Uebelacker have been repainted.
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.