Paddle Wheel Boat Made Out of Tin Metal and Hand Painted

[Olivia_Lee]

Hi all. I am trying to figure out what this amazing boat is from. It is made out of entirely tin metal and hand painted.

The length is approx 22"-24". It does not run on battery, winding key or anything, which suggest might not be a toy.

By design, the 2 paddle wheels on both side does rotate if I turn them with my finger. I am trying to find out some

history about this, and who the manufacture might be. Can't seem to find any maker marks.

Thanks!

 

Olivia 

Edited August 26, 2022 by Olivia_Lee

[allanyed]

Hi Olivia, welcome to MSW!

It is indeed an "antique" toy   https://www.prices4antiques.com/Toy-Boat-Paddlewheel-Riverboat-Victoria-New-York-Tin-Side-Wheeler-22-inch-E8865044.html    Even though it looks nothing like any real boat ever built if you like it, display it and enjoy it.     

Allan

Edited August 26, 2022 by allanyed

[Olivia_Lee]

12 hours ago, allanyed said:

Hi Olivia, welcome to MSW!

It is indeed an "antique" toy   https://www.prices4antiques.com/Toy-Boat-Paddlewheel-Riverboat-Victoria-New-York-Tin-Side-Wheeler-22-inch-E8865044.html    Even though it looks nothing like any real boat ever built if you like it, display it and enjoy it.     

Allan

Thanks, Allanyed. I do plan on displaying it. It's definitely unique. Attached is a sample photo I got from doing research on Google.

By any chance if you know who sells that particular boat stand?

 

Olivia  

[allanyed]

Hi Olivia,

The stand may have been with the original toy set made and sold by Marklin.  Did you contact them?  toys@marklinstop.com

Allan

[Olivia_Lee]

On 8/27/2022 at 5:34 AM, allanyed said:

Hi Olivia,

The stand may have been with the original toy set made and sold by Marklin.  Did you contact them?  toys@marklinstop.com

Allan

Hi, Allanyed. Thanks for the email contact information. I will try contacting them on Monday.

 

Olivia