MENGEL PLAYTHINGS CLOCKWORK SPEEDBOAT “MISS AMERICA”.

1st quarter 20th century. Mahogany and Brass Mengel Playthings Co., Louisville, Kentucky, mahogany hull with brass fittings including wind-up mechanism, speed adjustment screw, rudder, and propeller, with “Mengel Playthings” maker’s decal, mounted on a mahogany stand. In 1920, inventor and mechanic Gar Wood of Detroit took his Miss America I speedboat to England to compete for the Harmsworth Trophy (the equivalent of today’s America’s Cup), and won for America for the first time. He went on to win the trophy eight times. In 1931, the Miss America IX became the first boat to reach 100 mph. SIZE: Ship size 14″ l. Base size 19-1/2″ x 6″. CONDITION: Crackled finish, normal wear and clockwork mechanism seems unable to operate. 7-70781 (600-800) – Lot 2214

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2214	$0.00	MENGEL PLAYTHINGS CLOCKWORK SPEEDBOAT “MISS AMERICA”. 1st quarter 20th century. Mahogany and Brass Mengel Playthings Co., Louisville, Kentucky, mahogany hull with brass fittings including wind-up mechanism, speed adjustment screw, rudder, and propeller, with “Mengel Playthings” maker’s decal, mounted on a mahogany stand. In 1920, inventor and mechanic Gar Wood of Detroit took his Miss America I speedboat to England to compete for the Harmsworth Trophy (the equivalent of today’s America’s Cup), and won for America for the first time. He went on to win the trophy eight times. In 1931, the Miss America IX became the first boat to reach 100 mph. SIZE: Ship size 14″ l. Base size 19-1/2″ x 6″. CONDITION: Crackled finish, normal wear and clockwork mechanism seems unable to operate. 7-70781 (600-800) – Lot 2214 Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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MENGEL PLAYTHINGS CLOCKWORK SPEEDBOAT “MISS AMERICA”.