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Lot 330:
Description
A vintage Hornby clockwork toy speed boat, designated as Model 5, representing a Royal Air Force Range Safety Launch with hull number 1640. The toy is constructed with a plastic hull and superstructure, featuring a brown deck and a black lower hull. It is equipped with an internal spring-driven clockwork motor, a metal propeller, and a metal rudder. The boat includes its original two-piece cardboard box with color graphics and a blue cardboard insert. A metal winding key is present. The lot also includes a plastic bag containing several unapplied original accessory fittings, such as handrails, masts, an anchor, and a searchlight. Markings on the boat hull include the number 1640 and a red, white, and blue RAF roundel. The box features branding for Hornby Speed Boat, Model 5, and Meccano Ltd, along with the text Made in England. Incomplete missing some accessories
Measurement: 11 x 6 IN
Depth: 6
Condition report:
C 5-6
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