- TIN GUN BOAT PULL TOY Stamped tin
TIN GUN BOAT PULL TOY Stamped tin spoked wheels upper deck cabin painted in white tall stack on roof yellow stamped gun on stern figure stands on bow. 10'' l. Some denting and re-solder points. (Good Cond.)
- BOAT BAIT BOXA handmade tin bait
BOAT BAIT BOXA handmade tin bait box in the form of a boat with wire mesh side panels, in original green paint and with a mother of pearl handle for the lid. This would have been hung in the water to keep the catch fresh. From Prince Rupert, B.C. Mounted on a custom base. H: 10.5"; L: 19". Field Collection.
- TIN LITHO TOY BOAT - Tin Litho
TIN LITHO TOY BOAT - Tin Litho Friction Drive Toy Battleship ca 1890 with two mounted swivel cannons on deck smokestack exposed drive wheel 12'' long some corrosion. Old tag reads 'Boat pair alike one Lewis R. Littlefields other J Chester Littlefi
- TIN WIND-UP BOAT. A small ship
TIN WIND-UP BOAT. A small ship with two stacks and a gun turret on the front. Marked for the J.L. Hess Germany toy company. 9''l.
- PRESSED TIN LIFE BOAT BANK CA.
PRESSED TIN LIFE BOAT BANK CA. 1910; ATTRIBUTEDto unknown maker pressed tin life boat bank with lithograph label and stickers, applied for "Royal National Life Boat Institution" with hinged door central hatch with key, 14 1/2"-3 1/2"x 4 1/2"; Condition: some surface scratching and soiling, approx. 70-80% original surface
- GUNBOAT Maltete et Parent France
GUNBOAT Maltete et Parent France c. 1885-95 painted tin boat features side guns protruding from tall supports railed deck areas wood sail mast with observation posts clockwork driven gun on swivel support at bow deck single funnel colorfully painted hull with bowsprit an obvious transitional sailing to motorized vessel. 23'' l. Break to bowsprit. Restored.
- A parian figure, titled 'The Little
A parian figure, titled 'The Little Boat Builder', modelled by EB Stephens to plinth and inscribed 'Hit the Wrong Nail', signed 'Art Union of London' on the reverse, 78cm high
- BING GUNBOAT WITH BOX c. 1928 #10/342/2
BING GUNBOAT WITH BOX c. 1928 #10/342/2 lithographed tin red and olive green hull mustard deck three funnels gun at bow and stern clockwork driven. 8'' l. Box & toy (Exc. Cond.)
- GUNBOAT Made of tin with fiberglass
GUNBOAT Made of tin with fiberglass hull painted in grey overall black band hull clockwork driven two stacks gun at bow two tall masts with rigging maker unknown. 24'' l. (Exc. Cond.)
- STORM TOSSED BOAT Oil on panel:
STORM TOSSED BOAT Oil on panel: 15 x 19 in. Framed; indistinctly signed and dated 1867
- FLEISCHMANN TORPEDO Hand painted
FLEISCHMANN TORPEDO Hand painted tin battleship done in green and cream hull w/red stripe & olive green deck single mast & stack clockwork driven one lifeboat and railed deck hatch. 12'' l. Repainted.
- FLEISCHMANN DESTROYER Tin war ship
FLEISCHMANN DESTROYER Tin war ship done in green with brown hull band features multiple guns on open deck pilot's observation tower lifeboats single funnel clockwork driven. 19'' l. Minor rust at bow. (Exc. Cond.)
- VINTAGE GERMAN TIN PAINTED WIND-UP
VINTAGE GERMAN TIN PAINTED WIND-UP BOATSLot of three biscuit tin painted boats wind-up toys, the largest one measuring 20 inches in length, smallest is 7 inches in length. Some missing parts and paint loss, wear consistent with age, see images for more details on condition. This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
- BING TORPEDO BOAT Germany #155/141
BING TORPEDO BOAT Germany #155/141 c. 1912 hand painted tin done in dark and light greys deck features torpedo tubes two funnels gun on platform single mast clockwork powered. 10'' l. (Exc. Cond.)
- THREE TINPLATE BOAT BISCUIT TINS
THREE TINPLATE BOAT BISCUIT TINS England c.1930. Comprising a Jacob & Co. "Water Witch" houseboat lithographed depicting striped roof floral stuffed window boxes and Jazz Age passengers strolling the deck together with a Crawford "Berengaria" ocean liner with three stacks over superstructure lid held in place by hinged gangways and playful "Flying Fish Launch probably CWS white and red vessel lithographed with waves to emulate cutting through the water deck features a pennant marked "RMYC " fitted with two wheels. 10" 15" 8" l. Water Witch surface wear most pronounced on back Flying Fish missing lid Berengaria missing masts touchup on stern. (Good to VG Cond.)
- SINGLE OARSMAN Ives c. 1875 pat
SINGLE OARSMAN Ives c. 1875 pat . By Nathan Warner tin rowboat is hand painted and stenciled ''Ella'' on stern features cloth dressed rower with oars in hand clockwork activates strong rowing action. 11'' l. Replaced tin rowers arm otherwise (Exc. Cond.)
- BING FIRE BOAT Germany #155/603
BING FIRE BOAT Germany #155/603 circa 1913 lithographed tin red & black band hull white pilot's house tall search light hose reel on stern clockwork powered interesting emergency boat example. 12'' l. Repaint at pilot's house light and rim of hull minor repaint to bottom of stack.
- FLEISCHMANN MOTOR BOAT Germany
FLEISCHMANN MOTOR BOAT Germany c. 1936-1953 lithographed tin a small and scarce pleasure craft with clockwork drive full embossed cabin in brown white hull. 4'' l. Minor wear at hull (Exc. Cond.)
- JEP SPEED BOAT WITH BOX #913-4
JEP SPEED BOAT WITH BOX #913-4 France c.1950's heavy tin plate done in red hull white deck seated pilot very streamlined example with strong clockwork action. 16'' long. Dislodged box flap but is present. Boat (Exc. Cond)
- Tin bin painted with the "White
Tin bin painted with the "White Squadron U.S. Navy Ship, S.S. Baltimore".
10"h x 7"w x 10"d
Condition: Dents, rust, hinge loose/broken.
- BARNACLE BILL WITH PUNCHING BAG
BARNACLE BILL WITH PUNCHING BAG Chein lithographed tin figure on stand supporting celluloid punching bag clockwork activates punching motion. Ex. Donald Kaufman Collection. 7'' h. (Exc. Cond.)
- UNION MFG. RIVER BOAT circa 1850-1870
UNION MFG. RIVER BOAT circa 1850-1870 hand painted tin open hull perforated stern cover painted in yellow steam powered tin covered stern one of the earlier of steam boat toys. 18'' l. Paint flaking at hull.
- LITHO TIN SWINGING BOAT WIND UP
LITHO TIN SWINGING BOAT WIND UP TOY, LATE 19THc., with a scrolling wirework frame. Wind up spring mechanism. 7 1/2" high, 5" wide, 3 1/2" deep. Currently in working condition.
- A VINTAGE GERMAN PAINTED TIN STEAM
A VINTAGE GERMAN PAINTED TIN STEAM POWERED MODEL BOAT, ...A VINTAGE GERMAN PAINTED TIN STEAM POWERED MODEL BOAT, POSSIBLY BING, CIRCA, 1923, with two masts flanking two smokestacks and realistically detailed with miniature multi level deck, steering, lifeboats, passenger areas within railing throughout, opening to reveal an interior fitted with a steam mechanism and removable tin heating container, within a sleek tapering hull mounted with rudder and propellor opposite the bow decorated with raised scrolling foliage. Height: 15 1/4" Length: 22" Depth: 4 1/4"
Condition:
Good Condition: , a few dings, bent poles, lacking one flag, flaking paint in a few areas. Paint is modern. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
- FLEISHMANN BOXED TUG BOAT SET #410/2
FLEISHMANN BOXED TUG BOAT SET #410/2 Germany lithographed tin heavy tin plate toys features a clockwork powered tug boat in brown hull and cr?me upper deck single funnel brown roof bridge able to pull along two open hull barges box lid depicts a pulling tug in action. Tug 7 1/4''. Barges 6 1/2'' long. Wear to box toys (Exc. Cond)
- BATTLESHIP Hand painted tin done
BATTLESHIP Hand painted tin done in battleship grey and white hull well detailed upper deck observation towers railed cabin lifeboats and cranes guns at side turrets cannon on stern complete with chained anchor clockwork driven maker unknown. 21'' l. Some appointments need repair dent to hull. Restored.
- Model scratch built metal and wood
Model scratch built metal and wood tug boat, on fitted stand, approx 28cm H x 72cm L
- FLEISCHMANN WIND-UP TIN TANKER
FLEISCHMANN WIND-UP TIN TANKER BOATWith original key. Marked Fleischmann on bow and Made in U.S. Zone, Germany. Missing front flag pole, rudder partially detached. 19 1/2"L x 6"H
- A tinplate pop-pop boat with candle
A tinplate pop-pop boat with candle and boiler, 17cm long, Rocket Racer with siren, 9cm long, a swimming duck M5042, a pecking chicken M5006 and a man on a field gun, all with original boxes
- FLEISCHMANN WARSHIP This boat came
FLEISCHMANN WARSHIP This boat came in a series from 1908 painted tin done in grey and red striped hull white upper deck cabin torpedo tube on deck mousetrap driver. 6'' l. (Exc. Cond.)
- TIN BATTERY OPERATED PRESSED STEEL
TIN BATTERY OPERATED PRESSED STEEL SPEED BOATTin battery operated pressed steel speed boat, with Le Page motor, 20" l.
Condition:
Good condition, no apparent damages or repairs.
- FLEISCHMANN PASSENGER SHIP Painted
FLEISCHMANN PASSENGER SHIP Painted tin toy ship done in classic white and blue upper deck cabin lifeboats two masts clockwork motor. 20 1/2'' l. Hull repainted missing anchor some corrosion (Good Cond.)
- SMALL MODEL TUG BOAT Polychromed
SMALL MODEL TUG BOAT Polychromed wood with black mahogany super structure. Having a tin stack, propeller, remnants of display stand. 16" long, lacking rudder.
- PRESSED TIN BATTLESHIP PULL TOY
PRESSED TIN BATTLESHIP PULL TOY Early 20th century. Original paint.
- ARNOLD BOXED SPEEDBOAT #1000/1
ARNOLD BOXED SPEEDBOAT #1000/1 Germany c. 1920 hand painted tin done in white overall orange cockpit with seated driver inertia motor cranks from the stern flag No. 22 appears on bow self standing. 7 3/4'' long. Minor tears to box. (Exc. Cond)
- ASSORTED EARLY HAND PAINTED TIN
ASSORTED EARLY HAND PAINTED TIN BOATS Germany small scale tin open hull examples from 19th century includes standing figures cannon at deck and rowers in varied poses. 2 1/2'' - 4 1/2'' l. Some paint flaking overall (Exc. Cond.)