Bidspirit auction | A Pair of Sutcliffe Pressings

A Pair of Sutcliffe Pressings Ltd Clockwork Tinplate Model Boats - This lot comprises two vintage clockwork model vessels manufactured by Sutcliffe Pressings Ltd of Leeds, England. The first is a Sprite Day Cruiser constructed from painted cream tinplate. It features the name SPRITE on the bow in black and gold-tone lettering. The cabin roof bears a manufacturer decal depicting a red and white lifebuoy with the SUTCLIFFE name, and a circular Union Jack decal is positioned on the rear deck. The second item is a Sea Wolf submarine, finished in bright yellow paint with a red plastic conning tower and a red plastic deck-mounted missile launcher. It is equipped with a black periscope and a brass propeller with a yellow-painted rudder assembly. Both models are powered by internal clockwork mechanisms and are accompanied by a single unbranded metal winding key. Submarine length: approximately 28 cm Sprite length: approximately 28 cm.