Eclectic Collections Auction (Sale #330)
Lot 139:
Georges Carette & Cie
German Hand Painted Clockwork Ocean Liner Toy
Unmarked but likely Carette, having three smokestacks, two masts having flags, four lifeboats, anchor and chain on winch, bow flag and key present, on a fitted wood stand
Property from: a Private Collector, Chicago (Old Town), Illinois
Height: 11 inches, Length: 20 inches, Width: 4 1/2 inches (without stand)
Condition: overall light to moderate wear consistent with normal use, occasional small losses to paint, cream colored paint having crazing, hull possibly repainted, a deck railing having a break at rear starboard, clockwork working weakly when tested (propeller shows slight intermittent motion), stand having light wear
Disclaimers: working weakly when tested, we cannot guarantee the operation, not checked for replacement parts
Category: Collectibles > Toys
Estimated Sale Time: 10:32 am CST
Shipping Status:
Shipping Quote
Last modified: April 21, 2025, 10:44 am
Condition report:
overall light to moderate wear consistent with normal use, occasional small losses to paint, cream colored paint having crazing, hull possibly repainted, a deck railing having a break at rear starboard, clockwork working weakly when tested (propeller shows slight intermittent motion), stand having light wear
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