拍品 126
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A rare early live steam pressure paraffin fired model river launch built by H.E. Boucher MFC Co. NY USA, circa 1900,
A rare early live steam pressure paraffin fired model river launch built by H.E. Boucher MFC Co. NY USA, circa 1900,

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A rare early live steam pressure paraffin fired model river launch built by H.E. Boucher MFC Co. NY USA, circa 1900,
the mahogany hull with screwed decking, single shaft propeller and rudder and 'Stars and Stripes' ensign is finished in blue, white and varnish with red lining. Powerplant details include brass centre flue boiler with water and pressure gauges, filler plug, main stop and steamline with displacement lubricator to two twin cylinder single acting overhead valve enclosed crank high speed engines mounted in line, shaft coupling to burner and fuel tank --43in. (109.2cm)long Mahogany stand

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拍品專文

This scale model steam launch was one of the more prestigious toys available to elite enthusiasts around the turn of the century. Boucher toy boats were offered originally through F.A.O. Schwartz, the world famous New York toy emporium, and found their way into the homes of many upper class families of American society.