ALTHOF BERGMANN “AMERICA” PADDLE WHEEL RIVER BOAT.

ALTHOF BERGMANN “AMERICA” PADDLE WHEEL RIVER BOAT. To date this is one of the largest American tin boats known to exist. Typical of the 1880s river boats it shows reality reproduced in toy form. Fancifully stenciled paddle wheel covers, functional walking beam, round pilot house with ornate finial, dual smokestacks with bell between them, a large American flag from rear of second deck (flag replaced) and simulated oil lantern on bow of boat. Although not clockwork, this is one of the finest American tin boats to ever come to the market. Predominantly painted in white with red upper decking, pumpkin lower decking and blue paddle wheel covers. SIZE: 20″ l. PROVENANCE: This boat originally came out of a house in Massachusetts approximately 20 years ago. It was then sold at a Skinner auction in Massachusetts and subsequently has been in the hands of private collectors. From the Collection of Malcolm Deisenroth, Jr. CONDITION: Much of white paint original some small enhancement, paint restoration to red deck, stencil reapplied to both paddle wheel covers. 1-10005 (20,000-60,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2010

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
	3066	$23,000.00	ALTHOF BERGMANN “AMERICA” PADDLE WHEEL RIVER BOAT. To date this is one of the largest American tin boats known to exist. Typical of the 1880s river boats it shows reality reproduced in toy form. Fancifully stenciled paddle wheel covers, functional walking beam, round pilot house with ornate finial, dual smokestacks with bell between them, a large American flag from rear of second deck (flag replaced) and simulated oil lantern on bow of boat. Although not clockwork, this is one of the finest American tin boats to ever come to the market. Predominantly painted in white with red upper decking, pumpkin lower decking and blue paddle wheel covers. SIZE: 20″ l. PROVENANCE: This boat originally came out of a house in Massachusetts approximately 20 years ago. It was then sold at a Skinner auction in Massachusetts and subsequently has been in the hands of private collectors. From the Collection of Malcolm Deisenroth, Jr. CONDITION: Much of white paint original some small enhancement, paint restoration to red deck, stencil reapplied to both paddle wheel covers. 1-10005 (20,000-60,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2010 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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