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Gunthermann 8 Man Scull With Coxswain
Estimate:
CA$10,000 - CA$12,000
Sold
CA$18,000
Live Auction
Canadiana, Toys & Historic Objects | Featuring the Phil Barnett Collection
Size
29" x 9" to oar blade ends x 3.5".
Category
Description
German. C. 1920. An extremely rare toy depicting a racing team in blue and white uniforms on a light brown scull, made by Gunthermann, one of the elite German toy companies. This is a magnificent large toy that has the same synchronized rowing action as a real racing scull. In the toy genre, there were few rowing toys made. Collectors consider this to be not only rare but also in the exotic category of antique toys. Without question, this will be the centrepiece of any toy collection. Marked, "Germany", on side below the coxswain.
Condition
Excellent complete condition. Tested and working. Shows some age-related wear to the hull. Remains to be an impressive toy in size, lithography colour, and originality.
Medium
Lithographed tin.
Provenance
From the Phil Barnett Collection.