11th Nov, 2025 11:00

Fine Dolls, Dolls' Houses, Traditional Toys & Teddy Bears Auction

 
Lot 394
 

394

A rare British Folk Art 1st World War Smith’s Potato Crisp tin Dreadnought

Sold for £750
Estimated at £600 - £800


 
A rare British Folk Art 1st World War Smith’s Potato Crisp tin Dreadnought, the hull and superstructure with original grey and black Smith’s Crisp’s tin lithographed exterior, three painted tinplate funnels, eight hinged guns on sides, two rotating gun turrets with two barrels to deck, working rudder, two masts with rigging and flags, standing on the deck are four Britains lead sailors in straw hats and the base with strip of metal with nail holes spelling out ‘K. Coulbeck’ and underneath scratched ‘Grimsby’ —17in. (43cm.) long x 15in. (38cm.) high (some ageing and wear)

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