"French Mechanical Cuirassier Bing Representing Masséna Datable Around 1895/1900"
French mechanical cuirassier Bing representing the "Masséna" in sheet metal with winding using a key. Presence of two masts (one with sentry), three funnels, two rowboats and a cannon at the front.
The deck is removed and reveals the mechanism inside.
The 4-blade propeller, the wheel and the rudder are movable.
Arranged on a black wooden cradle.
Note: The cuirassier "Masséna" was launched in July 1895 and scuttled on November 10, 1915.
Dimensions: length 60 cm.
France made circa 1895/1900.
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