262. BOXED MARKLIN BATTLESHIP FRANCE | Germany, circa 1902-1907, clockwork driven ship has wonderful proportions with exaggerated superstructure and numerous cannons, this boat has a whimsical toy-like quality different from the intimating real warships it was based on, the level of hand painted detailing throughout the ship is outstanding, includes seldom found original wooden box/crate and lead sailor figures, as found and in like new museum quality. Book example featured on page 200 of David Pressland's Great Book of Tin Toys. | Provenance: The John & Adrianne Haley Collection. | 25" l. | One crane and two lifeboats are professional replacements, both masts are original but one was repaired at crows nest, absolutely incredible (Near Mint Condition) | $60,000 - $90,000

One crane and two lifeboats are professional replacements, both masts are original but one was repaired at crows nest, absolutely incredible (Near Mint Condition)