Lot 87
  • 87

Bing "Kasuga" Clockwork Gunboat Germany, Circa 1904

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • tin, paint
Finished in three shades of grey, this gunboat was fashioned after a real Japanese gunboat of the Russo-Japanese war period. Deck details include gun turret at bow marked "Kasuga" torpedo gun at stern, single ventilator and funnel on lift-top panel that opens to reveal this boat's interesting mechanism. When activated the boat sails forward, shooting the cap-firing cannon and adjusting the rudder so that the boat makes a ninety-degree turn. After several feet the boat turns again to return safely to port. Retains original Bing logo.



 

Length: 15 inches

Condition

Torpedo gun missing, creasing to both sides of hull.
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