Trophy steam boat (1 Viewer)

Thanks Brad,
It looks like the Thames river pinnace of HMS Renown looks to it from late 1800's to early 1900's.
Mike
 
Fast response from the seller:

"trophyy or britain ect are simploy search words that mkany ebayers use to makiem searching easier- then the description acturally describes the item- this is a sratch bvuilt one of a king item based on a tropy sudan river boat built by a master craftsman named bob hoffman- i have two others of his which are more expensive that i am keeping- one isd the famous"torpedo" boat of 1880!- this is a terrific pice and of interest as you can see from all the watchers- now if i could only learn to type-all the best jack"

I'll offer this comment about what he says about "search words". I know many sellers do this, but in my opinion, used in this way, it is misleading. The title should describe the item. "Like Trophy" would be more accurate.

As to the maker, well, we said it after the Hackensack show, and the pics of the boats from Avon Toy Soldiers-some of the guys here at Treefrog could probably go into business building boats.

Prost!
Brad
 
Damian,
I think the figures are nicer than the boat, almost think this is an el cheapo boat with some decent painted figs, although I can't tell the manufacturer. I could be wrong as I often am!!! Just not sold on this boat in this one.

Again, I could be wrong,

Tom
 
The guys are factory Quartermaster Corps. It is a nice set that, by themselves, should fetch a pretty penny! The boat really looks well-built and GLOSSY. I simply don't have extra cash for slip fees.

Mike
 
I knew I liked the figures for a reason!

Still not sold on the boat, although second look, I like it better than first pass.

TD
 
The vendor has another set of Quartermaster Corps soldiers for sale. they are khaki clad Irish Fusiliers from the Boer War. The bareheaded chap with the pad and pencil is supposed to be Winston Churchill.
 
The boat looks like one of those souvenier fishing boats, found at any tourist trap, near the ocean. It does look modified...I do love the deck gun...Michael
 
It's not a bad set, even if the boat might be a mass-produced souvenir item.

Quartermaster Corps is Carl Hoegermayer's trade name, he's a member here, but I haven't seen him post since last spring. I don't think he maintains a website, but sells through mail order, and several of the larger toy soldier stores (does Treefrog carry his line?). He also goes to the shows here in the area, like Hackensack, MFCA and Gettysburg, Langhorne. I don't know if he goes to shows further afield, like Chicago, since I've never been. Nice gentleman, and has a lot of variety to his catalog.

Prost!
Brad
 
Someone know something, or just really likes this boat and QM figures!
Currently at $400!
 
It is a nice boat. Just not Trophy. Did anyone see how much the Boer War Tractor went for?
Regards
 
damian said:
It is a nice boat. Just not Trophy. Did anyone see how much the Boer War Tractor went for?
Regards
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Damian,
The Boer War Engine Tractor went for $293..... Not over the top, but representative of the niche in the hobby we have chosen:eek::D::cool:
Mike
 
1879fanatic said:
Damian,
The Boer War Engine Tractor went for $293..... Not over the top, but representative of the niche in the hobby we have chosen:eek::D::cool:
Mike
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Seems a reasonable price when you consider what some new sets sell for and also the fact that Trophy are no longer in production.
 
The last tractor went for quite a bit more. There was that Metal Shed tractor with it so I am not sure if that pushed the price up a bit.
 
Lt.,
We all know your a landlubber, Joe...IT was all of 81 years ago that one of the most poignant moments in sporting history gave birth to one of the most famous sports quotes of all time.
That was the year the Chicago White Sox threw the baseball World Series to benefit gamblers. When the news broke, it bred this image -- of a young White Sox supporter standing in front of legendary White Sox outfielder Joe 'Shoeless' Jackson, sobbing, 'Say it ain't so, Joe...':)
Mike
 
1879fanatic said:
Lt.,
We all know your a landlubber, Joe...IT was all of 81 years ago that one of the most poignant moments in sporting history gave birth to one of the most famous sports quotes of all time.
That was the year the Chicago White Sox threw the baseball World Series to benefit gamblers. When the news broke, it bred this image -- of a young White Sox supporter standing in front of legendary White Sox outfielder Joe 'Shoeless' Jackson, sobbing, 'Say it ain't so, Joe...':)
Mike
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In cricket we had the Hansie Cronje moment. When he said the devil made me do it.
 
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