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Antique Lionel craft number 44 toy speedboat clockwork mechanism winds up, but does not work one side has a little bit more patina than the other boat or toy has not been cleaned or polished at all. Any questions feel free to ask me.

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LIONEL ORIGINAL PREWAR TINPLATE No. 43 LIONEL CRAFT PLEASURE BOAT 1933-35. I got the clock work motor to run, replaced the gear on the shaft and added all new trim. Didn’t have the people or flag. One tag is broken and there is a dent in the front right corner. Motor runs and spins the impeller see video. After fixing every thing I left the tabs up right and not bent down, in case want to take deck off.

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LIONEL ORIGINAL PREWAR TINPLATE No. 43 LIONEL CRAFT PLEASURE BOAT 1933-35 Works! Please view photos and video for all item details. Comes with original flag, figures, key (and an extra key) and stand that comes apart to lay flat. Operating instructions are also included. Comes from a smoke free home.

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LIONEL TRAINS ORIGINAL PREWAR No. 44 “LIONEL CRAFT” PLEASURE or SPEED BOAT FIGURES “ONLY”. 44 “LIONEL CRAFT” PLEASURE or SPEED BOAT FIGURES “ONLY” MADE IN APPX. 1935-41 ERA, LOTS OF BOATS COME UP AT AUCTIONS FIGURES FREQUENTLY GOT SEPARATED FROM THE BOATS OVER THE YEARS AND ARE USUALLY MISSING, ORIGINAL SET TWO MOLDED COMPOSITION MATERIAL CONSTRUCTION FIGURES, PAINTED, HAVE SOME WEAR & PAINT LOSS. PLEASE SEE ALL THE PICTURES BEFORE PURCHASING IT’S THE BEST PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. WHAT SEE IN THE PICTURE IS WHAT YOU RECEIVE SO CAREFULLY EXAMINE THE PICTURES PROVIDED TO AFFIRM CONDITION. I HAVE TRIED TO REPRESENT THIS ITEM AS FAIRLY AND ACCURATELY AS POSSIBLE.

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Check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favorites list! We Do Not Accept Offers. Stand That measures 9″ Long x 4″ Wide x 2 1/4 Tall. Boat that measures 16 3/4″ Stern to Bow x 4 3/4″ Wide x. 4 3/4 Tall on Stand. There is a cleat missing on the starboard bow. We are not the original owners, this may have been restored at one point. We cannot guarantee that the passengers are original to the piece, they do appear to be of the period however the condition of them is too good. The Way this item looks in photos is how we received it. The stand and boat have some paint loss and finish wear consistent with age.

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LIONEL TRAINS ORIGINAL PREWAR TINPLATE No. 43 LIONEL CRAFT PLEASURE BOAT “ONLY” from 1933-35. 43 LIONEL CRAFT PLEASURE BOAT “ONLY”, 17 LONG, MADE IN APPX. 1933-35 ERA, THIS ONE HAS BRASS FITTINGS & TRIM SO WOULD HAVE BEEN MADE IN APPX. 1933-35, STANDARD GAUGE / O GAUGE, ALL METAL CONSTRUCTION, WHITE HULL, BEIGE DECK, VERMILION BOTTOM, BRASS FITTING & TRIM AND WIND-UP MOTOR with ORIGINAL KEY. SOMEONE POLISHED THE BOAT HAS SOME WHITE WAX REIDUE ON IT, SEE PICTURES, BOAT IS EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN, VIBRANT COLOR HAS SOME SCRATCHES & NICKS, SMALL DING IN ONE OF THE DOORS, CLEAR PLASTIC WINDSHIELD HAS A LITTLE DAMAGE IN ONE CORNER, WIND-UP WORKED WHEN TESTED SEE VIDEO. PLEASE SEE ALL THE PICTURES BEFORE PURCHASING IT’S THE BEST PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. WHAT SEE IN THE PICTURE IS WHAT YOU RECEIVE SO CAREFULLY EXAMINE THE PICTURES PROVIDED TO AFFIRM CONDITION. I HAVE TRIED TO REPRESENT THIS ITEM AS FAIRLY AND ACCURATELY AS POSSIBLE.

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Check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favorites list! We Do Not Accept Offers. Stand That measures 9″ Long x 4″ Wide x 2 1/2 Tall. Boat that measures 16 1/2″ Stern to Bow x 4 3/4″ Wide x 5 1/4 Tall on Stand. We are not the original owners, this may have been restored at one point, we see some drips in the finish of the paint. There are dents/ creases in sides of the hull. The We cannot guarantee that the passengers are original to the piece, they do appear to be of the period however the condition of them is too good. The Way this item looks in photos is how we received it. The stand has some paint loss and wear as well as the boat.

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Lionel Pre-War Boat – #43 – Pleasure Craft – Restored. Looks like restored original to me. Works when propeller is turned. Only have part pictured. The item “Lionel Pre-War Boat #43 Pleasure Craft Restored” is in sale since Wednesday, August 4, 2021. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\O Scale\Other O Scale”. The seller is “rfrey99″ and is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, China, Mexico, Germany, Japan, France, Australia, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

• Brand: Lionel
• Gauge: O

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Here is a hard-to-find Lionel prewar pleasure boat. This stamped steel model has a spring motor on the interior and will actually run on a body of water fo… This item has been graded per TCA standards C-5: Good. The key is missing. The flag and other trim parts are missing. The boat is heavily scratched and is missing a lot of paint. There are a few dents in the hull and the propeller is missing. The overall appearance of this item may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. Check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Good. Lionel 43 Vintage O Prewar Tinplate Craft Pleasure Boat. This stamped steel model has a spring motor on the interior and will actually run on a body of water for up to four minutes when wound up with the key. It features brass trim and measures approximately 17 long. Signs of play wear, scratches, minor paint loss. Small dents, minor rust. Evidence of heavy use. Standards for all toy train related accessory items apply to the visual appearance of the item and do not consider the operating functionality of the equipment. Condition and Grading Standards are subjective, at best, and are intended to act as a guide. The Trainz SKU for this item is 4619774. Track: 4619774 – 2106-E (Z2) TL/jm/CH – 001 – TrainzAuctionGroup002 – TDID17310. Please note, after seven days our systems may automatically re-list unpaid items. Explain why the item does not meet your expectations and how you would like us to handle the issue. If your item has been damaged try to include a photograph of the actual damages. Well do our absolute best to make you happy. Make sure to include your contact and order information when you return your items. O Scale 2 Rail. The item “Lionel 43 Vintage O Prewar Tinplate Craft Pleasure Boat” is in sale since Tuesday, February 23, 2021. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\O Scale\Parts & Accessories\Other O Scale Parts & Accs”. The seller is “trainz” and is located in Buford, Georgia. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay, Russian federation.

• Brand: Lionel
• MPN: 43
• Year: Unknown
• Grading: C-5 Good

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Lionel Pre-War Boat – #43 – Pleasure Craft – Restored. Looks like restored original to me. Works when propeller is turned. Only have part pictured. The item “Lionel Pre-War Boat #43 Pleasure Craft Restored” is in sale since Thursday, April 29, 2021. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\O Scale\Other O Scale”. The seller is “rfrey99″ and is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

• Brand: Lionel

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