J.L. Hess Tin Lithographed Windup Gunboat German Toy Ship

This is a hard to find, tin, lithographed, windup gunboat/kanonenboot that was manufactured by J.L. Hess of Nuremberg, Germany.

When wound with its dedicated key this would have traveled in straight and bob up and down . We did test it and found it not to be working, so while the key winds and clicks it does not engage to propel it forward.

This piece is in very good all original condition with several missing pieces several guns front and back This piece shows the usual patina, fading, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, missing accessories, and wear that are to be expected from age and play. This is approximately 11 ¾” L. from back legs to antennae. We encourage you to examine the photographs to further determine condition and quality.