HUGE BOUCHER LIVE STEAM SPEEDBOAT.

Revised: 11/21/2009

Additional Information: In addition to the condition report stated in the catalog, there is a small amount of deterioration to the wood surface on the port side.

HUGE BOUCHER LIVE STEAM SPEEDBOAT. Believed to be the largest of the live steam boats Boucher manufactured to run in a pond or lake. An amazing 48″ in length with a most complex live steam mechanism. In the center of the boat is the live steam plant complete with gauge and copper interior piping in a hollow cylinder affair. Steam plant is marked accordingly on rear. In front of the steam plant is an elaborate cylinder drive mechanism for the shaft, which runs approximately 24″ extending to the propeller. More interesting though is the compressed air cylinder directly behind the steam plant when pumped up with air (original pump included, see photo), it shoots compressed air into the center core of the steam plant, shooting cool air over the copper tubing. The boat itself is constructed of mahogany topside decking and windshield. The hull and sides are constructed of painted wood while transom and rudder are mahogany as well. Elaborate nickel plated brass fittings to control the steering and rudder are intact. Interior is similar in construction to a real boat with a framework every six to eight inches attached to the hull and sides. A most impressive and elephantine sized boat, reminiscent of the speedboats that used to carry passengers from Long Island to the financial district of Lower Manhattan in the 1930s. This boat is more than likely a copy of a real speedboat of the time period, Boucher was known for emulating real life in regards to the toys they produced. SIZE: 48″ l. CONDITION: Overall is as-found, untouched, and directly from a house. Some paint loss to port side of boat; otherwise paint is very good. Interior skeleton work needs some reattachment and gluing, most likely due to the fact that the steam plant has dried out this framework. The steam plant itself also needs to be reaffixed and positioned with two copper tubes being resoldered into their proper position. This will require a little bit of time, but certainly worth the effort. 1-9804 (1,500-3,500)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2009

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
	3051	$3,450.00	Revised: 11/21/2009 Additional Information: In addition to the condition report stated in the catalog, there is a small amount of deterioration to the wood surface on the port side. HUGE BOUCHER LIVE STEAM SPEEDBOAT. Believed to be the largest of the live steam boats Boucher manufactured to run in a pond or lake. An amazing 48″ in length with a most complex live steam mechanism. In the center of the boat is the live steam plant complete with gauge and copper interior piping in a hollow cylinder affair. Steam plant is marked accordingly on rear. In front of the steam plant is an elaborate cylinder drive mechanism for the shaft, which runs approximately 24″ extending to the propeller. More interesting though is the compressed air cylinder directly behind the steam plant when pumped up with air (original pump included, see photo), it shoots compressed air into the center core of the steam plant, shooting cool air over the copper tubing. The boat itself is constructed of mahogany topside decking and windshield. The hull and sides are constructed of painted wood while transom and rudder are mahogany as well. Elaborate nickel plated brass fittings to control the steering and rudder are intact. Interior is similar in construction to a real boat with a framework every six to eight inches attached to the hull and sides. A most impressive and elephantine sized boat, reminiscent of the speedboats that used to carry passengers from Long Island to the financial district of Lower Manhattan in the 1930s. This boat is more than likely a copy of a real speedboat of the time period, Boucher was known for emulating real life in regards to the toys they produced. SIZE: 48″ l. CONDITION: Overall is as-found, untouched, and directly from a house. Some paint loss to port side of boat; otherwise paint is very good. Interior skeleton work needs some reattachment and gluing, most likely due to the fact that the steam plant has dried out this framework. The steam plant itself also needs to be reaffixed and positioned with two copper tubes being resoldered into their proper position. This will require a little bit of time, but certainly worth the effort. 1-9804 (1,500-3,500) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2009 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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