Collection of Nautical Toys and Memorabilia 20th century

Comprising a marbleized fountain in basin form with five small tinplate boats, three fish, two ducks, a swan, a shell, and a brass turtle. Together with five Italian  speedboat penny toys, three small wheeled boats comprising two battleships and a two-man scull, one small gunboat, two lead flats (one depicting Monte Sarmiento), and  a Cap Arcona in its original box, a Tootsietoy Fleet display board with 9 battleships attached, an original toy box for "The Little Navy" and a box lid for "Our Victorious Navy." Also includes three small die-cast battleships, an English pot lid illustrated with children playing with a boat in a tub, and a keywind Charles Rossignol gunboat.

Interior center scene of fountain worn and flaking. There is some wear on the boats, most notably a missing oar on the two man crew boat. There are two loops broken on the Tootsietoy display. "Our Victorious Navy" is only a partial box lid. There is wear and tear on the "Little Navy" box.
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.