Mr Punchs Shop : Boats
| | | 1950s English Boxed Penguin W/U Cabin Cruiser(Reference #09-8-42)
This is an unusually large plastic Penguin cabin cruiser, as it measures 11" long. It is described as having 'long range clockwork'; the mechanism is still in working order, and the boat is complete with its original Penguin key. Also still present are the plastic rowing boat and rubber bung. The cruiser is in very good condition for its age, although it does have a pin at either end of the deck: these may not be original. The only other minor flaw to mention is that the Perspex window glazing has collapsed inwards. The colourfully printed box is in equally good condition: it only suffers from minor staining. (#) US$134.00
Price: £67.00 |  | |
|  | 1980s English Boxed Sutcliffe W/U Motor Torpedo Boat(Reference #06-5-4)
Made by Sutcliffe of England from the 1960s onwards, this particular motor torpedo boat was bought in Scarborough in 1981. It is in original condition and complete with its box. Measuring 9" long, it also still has its wire radio mast. The boat itself is in very good condition: there is just some slight bubbling to the pressed steel, and a couple of small marks that look as though they could have been caused by sellotape. However, all the decals are completely intact, and the boat is in full working order (but please note that a key is not provided). The box is not in quite such good condition as the boat. It is taped at one end and suffers from paper loss at the other. Altogether, though, this is an extremely attractive toy and an excellent representation of a motor torpedo boat. Fortunately, no child has ever had the opportunity to put this boat into water, so it is not rusted beyond repair - the fate of all too many Sutcliffe boats. (#) US$190.00
Price: £95.00 | |
| 1950s English Boxed Sutcliffe Steel W/U Comet Boat(Reference #05-10-35)
This 9" long pressed steel and wind-up speedboat 'Comet' was made by Sutcliffe of England from 1955 to 1972. Comet was available either in all yellow or all blue; this is the yellow version. It was probably issued in the immediate post-war period as the boat is contained in a pre-war (1935) ZIP speedboat box that has been over-stamped with the Comet name. Both decals are complete and intact, and the boat still has its plastic bung that prevents water from leaking into the motor. The painting is rather rough but it is clearly the original factory work, and is perhaps a reflection of conditions in the immediate post-war period. There is slight age-related wear to the bottom of the boat, but it is in overall very acceptable condition for its age. The box displays very well from one side, but does suffer from cardboard loss, creasing, and the lack of three end flaps. (*) US$1196.00
Price: £98.00 |  | |
|  | 1960s English Jet Propelled Pop-Pop Boat(Reference #5-5-162u)
Made in England in the 1960s, this miniature (4.5" long) aluminium pop-pop boat is fuelled by unlighted methylated spirit and claims to provide amusement and educational interest in the study of surface tension. It comes complete with its box, instructions, wick and dropper and will cruise for about 15 minutes at an average speed of 12 feet per minute. The boat is in unplayed with condition; the leaflet is torn at the top edge; the box suffers from slight crushing. (J) US$24.00
Price: £12.00 | |
| 1930s Pressed Steel W/U Speedboat with Driver(Reference #01-5-16)
 The Parisian firm of JEP was formed in 1932, and was the successor firm to SIF originally founded in 1899. The company continued in business until 1965. It made an impressive range of boats and trains. This delightful JEP 4 speedboat measures 17 inches long and is in full working order, as can be demonstrated by winding the integral key. Sturdily made of pressed steel, the boat is spray painted in red and cream, and features a moveable rudder, windscreen, pennant, headlights, and a particularly attractive driver that brings the boat to life. The boat is in very good condition for a toy of this vintage. The only minor defects to report are the fact that the pennant is loose, and some paint loss and relatively minor denting to the hull. This is an absolutely splendid vintage boat that would grace any serious collection of such toys.
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|  | 1920s Japanese Celluloid Dreadnoughts (2)(Reference #02-3-25)
This colourful pair of celluloid dreadnoughts were made in Japan in the 1920s, and measure 4.75" and 3.5" long respectively. They are unmarked, and are in good condition, apart from a split along the bottom seam of the larger battleship. For this reason, the larger ship would no longer float, and must therefore now be confined to land duties. Together, they make a most handsome pair, and would greatly enhance any collection of celluloid novelties. (25 #) US$150.00
Price: £75.00 | |
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