EXTREMELY RARE EXPLODING “BATTLESHIP MAINE”.

EXTREMELY RARE EXPLODING “BATTLESHIP MAINE”. A wonderful child’s toy (?), this replica of the Battleship Maine, appears to be intact, however when the firecracker in the hull explodes, the port and starboard gun batteries, as well as the superstructure fly off, simulating the true fate of “the Maine” in the Havana harbor. Embossed on the side of the ship…”Battleship Maine. Destroyed in Havana Harbor, Feb. 15, 1898.” Toy was originally displayed for many years in the Perelman Toy Museum (Philadelphia, PA). SIZE: 8”. CONDITION: Overall is very good. One mast has been reattached and missing one lifeboat davit. JL 1-4276 (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2005

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
	253	$2,645.00	EXTREMELY RARE EXPLODING “BATTLESHIP MAINE”. A wonderful child’s toy (?), this replica of the Battleship Maine, appears to be intact, however when the firecracker in the hull explodes, the port and starboard gun batteries, as well as the superstructure fly off, simulating the true fate of “the Maine” in the Havana harbor. Embossed on the side of the ship…”Battleship Maine. Destroyed in Havana Harbor, Feb. 15, 1898.” Toy was originally displayed for many years in the Perelman Toy Museum (Philadelphia, PA). SIZE: 8”. CONDITION: Overall is very good. One mast has been reattached and missing one lifeboat davit. JL 1-4276 (3,000-4,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2005 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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