214. MARKLIN BATTLESHIP HMS GLADIATOR | Rare clockwork Marklin battleship made from 1902 to 1907, has wonderful proportions with exaggerated superstructure and cannons, giving this boat a whimsical toy-like quality different from the intimating real warships it was based on, features large guns on forward and aft deck, and many more on starboard and port, hand painted rivets and portholes throughout the ship give it the extra dimension that collector's love. As is common for boats of this age, some of the loose pieces are replacements or reattached; original masts are repaired at crows nest, the steering wheel platform is reattached and touched-up accordingly, overpaint to rudder, some of the turret lids, two side outriggers, two lifeboats and smokestacks are accurate replacements. | 25" l. | Wonderfully preserved original hull, as noted, overall in (Excellent to Pristine Condition) | $30,000 - $50,000

Wonderfully preserved original hull, as noted, overall in (Excellent to Pristine Condition)