Auction 50, Elite Collections | March 5
Thu, Mar 5, 2026 12:00PM EST
Lot 164
Vintage Tin Litho Wind Up Toys Fish Boat and J. Chein Mark I Luxury Yacht
Estimate: $50 - $100
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
A pair of vintage tin lithographed wind-up toys consisting of a fish-shaped boat and a Mark I luxury yacht speed boat produced by J. Chein & Co. Both toys feature colorful lithographed detailing and classic pressed tin construction characteristic of early to mid-20th-century American toy manufacturing. Designed as wind-up floating toys, these pieces reflect the playful engineering and graphic style that made Chein toys highly collectible. An appealing pair for collectors of vintage toys, tin litho items, or mechanical novelties.
Dimensions
H3in L9in W3in each
Condition Report
Overall vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use. Surface wear, scratches, paint loss, and oxidation present. Wind-up mechanisms not tested. Condition varies by piece.
vintage tin litho toys wind up toy boats J Chein toy Mark I yacht tin boat toy collectible tin toys mechanical toys vintage wind up toys American toy collectibles lithographed tin toys
Condition
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