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Vintage Lionel-Craft clockwork speed boat by The Lionel Corporation of New York, dating to the 1930s-1940s. This pre-war tinplate boat features a cream and red painted metal hull, brass-tone hardware, and its original winding key – a rare find for collectors. The boat includes a custom display stand and retains the original Lionel-Craft decal inside the cockpit. Details include a metal steering wheel, windshield frame, propeller, and rudder. A beautiful example of early American mechanical toys and nautical design. Paint shows age-appropriate wear. Mechanism: winds and runs. No major dents or structural damage. Decal intact and readable. Includes original key + display stand. Keywords: Lionel tin toy, prewar boat, tinplate, mechanical toy, wind-up boat, maritime collectible, antique toy, nautical décor, Chris-Craft style, Made in USA.

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This is a very rare and very cool antique / vintage Lionel Craft 44 Speedboat. It is a wind up and comes with what appears to be its original winding key. It winds up and the propeller turns VERY FAST. See the last photo and you can see the propeller moving. It’s shocking how fast this propeller moves. We have not cleaned the boat etc. As we are not experts and did not want to do more harm than good. Please see photos and ask any questions. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Other Railroads & Trains”. The seller is “arthouse12″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Material: Diecast
• Assembly Status: Ready to Go/Pre-built
• Type: Speed Boat
• Power Type: wind up
• Age Level: 8-11 Years
• Brand: Lionel
• Era: pre war

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This is a very rare and very cool antique / vintage Lionel Craft 44 Speedboat. It is a wind up and comes with what appears to be its original winding key. It winds up and the propeller turns VERY FAST. See the last photo and you can see the propeller moving. It’s shocking how fast this propeller moves. We have not cleaned the boat etc. As we are not experts and did not want to do more harm than good. Please see photos and ask any questions. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Railroads & Trains\Other Railroads & Trains”. The seller is “arthouse12″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Material: Diecast
• Assembly Status: Ready to Go/Pre-built
• Type: Speed Boat
• Power Type: wind up
• Age Level: 8-11 Years
• Brand: Lionel
• Era: pre war

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