G20 con Motore - Exhibition model boat
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Rare Vintage Wooden Motor Boat ITO / TMY Model "G 20" - 47 cm Length, 1:12 Scale - Japan ’50s - WORKING
Description:
In this auction a splendid and very rare example of a wooden toy runabout motorboat, produced in Japan in the 1950s by famous historic brands of vintage modeling such as ITO. It is the iconic Model G 20. The model boasts a striking stage presence thanks to a hull length of 47 cm in 1:12 scale.
The motorboat is equipped with its original internal electric motor block branded TMY with a dual-gear transmission and premium configuration with twin counter-rotating screws (Twin Screw) with a central metallic rudder bearing the inscription "JAPAN".
CONDITIONS OF MECHANICS:
• Perfectly functional: The internal motor has been successfully tested.
• Realistic ignition from the steering wheel: The original ignition system is integrated into the dashboard; the engine starts by directly turning the original wheel in the cabin with a snap to the left side, an extraordinary engineering gem of the era that has been remarkably preserved.
• The metal lever positioned on the stern mirror acts as a reference for adjusting and locking the rudder.
CONDITIONS OF APPEARANCE AND CONSERVATION:
The model is entirely original, never restored, and preserves all the rare deck accessories of the era: the original wooden/fabric lifebuoy with the printed inscription "SPEED BOAT", the intact metal windshield, the chrome horns, the bow emblem with a pierced star and the two-tone navigation lights (red and green) complete with lenses.
• Matching Numbers / Model Code: Inside the hull, on the original wood, there is the production code "G 20" handwritten at the time in the factory, a valuable identifying detail that certifies the model’s authenticity and coherence of assembly components.
Signs of the times (Original Patina):
As visible in the detailed photographs, the original red enamel shows some chips and paint loss concentrated symmetrically along the hull edge on both sides (right and left), consistent with historical display on a pedestal or vintage water use. The underlying wood is sound and solid. This honest wear certifies the authenticity and historical value of the piece, which has not undergone any modern artificial retouching.
A collectible piece, exceptionally preserved in its mechanics.
Tracked shipping and customized professional packaging to protect the hull."
Rare Vintage Wooden Motor Boat ITO / TMY Model "G 20" - 47 cm Length, 1:12 Scale - Japan ’50s - WORKING
Description:
In this auction a splendid and very rare example of a wooden toy runabout motorboat, produced in Japan in the 1950s by famous historic brands of vintage modeling such as ITO. It is the iconic Model G 20. The model boasts a striking stage presence thanks to a hull length of 47 cm in 1:12 scale.
The motorboat is equipped with its original internal electric motor block branded TMY with a dual-gear transmission and premium configuration with twin counter-rotating screws (Twin Screw) with a central metallic rudder bearing the inscription "JAPAN".
CONDITIONS OF MECHANICS:
• Perfectly functional: The internal motor has been successfully tested.
• Realistic ignition from the steering wheel: The original ignition system is integrated into the dashboard; the engine starts by directly turning the original wheel in the cabin with a snap to the left side, an extraordinary engineering gem of the era that has been remarkably preserved.
• The metal lever positioned on the stern mirror acts as a reference for adjusting and locking the rudder.
CONDITIONS OF APPEARANCE AND CONSERVATION:
The model is entirely original, never restored, and preserves all the rare deck accessories of the era: the original wooden/fabric lifebuoy with the printed inscription "SPEED BOAT", the intact metal windshield, the chrome horns, the bow emblem with a pierced star and the two-tone navigation lights (red and green) complete with lenses.
• Matching Numbers / Model Code: Inside the hull, on the original wood, there is the production code "G 20" handwritten at the time in the factory, a valuable identifying detail that certifies the model’s authenticity and coherence of assembly components.
Signs of the times (Original Patina):
As visible in the detailed photographs, the original red enamel shows some chips and paint loss concentrated symmetrically along the hull edge on both sides (right and left), consistent with historical display on a pedestal or vintage water use. The underlying wood is sound and solid. This honest wear certifies the authenticity and historical value of the piece, which has not undergone any modern artificial retouching.
A collectible piece, exceptionally preserved in its mechanics.
Tracked shipping and customized professional packaging to protect the hull."
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Brand
G20 con Motore
Colour
Red, White
Material
Wood
Condition
Good
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