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Lot #438: Vintage Tin Pop-Pop Boats / Candle-Powered Toy Boats with Boxes & Fuel

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Pair of vintage tin pop-pop boats, also known as flash-steamers or candle-powered toy boats. These classic novelty boats operate using a simple steam propulsion system with no moving parts and are powered by small fuel candles. When heated, water inside the metal boiler creates steam pressure that expels water through the exhaust tubes, producing the characteristic “pop-pop” sound and propelling the boat forward. Includes: • Two gold-tone tin boats • Original labeled boxes marked Candle Powered Boats • Small white fuel candles (as shown) Pop-pop boats were especially popular in the mid-20th century, with many examples dating to the 1940s–1950s era. This set appears unused or lightly handled, with components still bagged. Condition consistent with age; see photos for details. A fun and collectible lot for toy collectors, vintage novelty enthusiasts, or maritime ephemera fans. Pickup category timeslot {A}

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Mon, January 12 2026 Category A: 12:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Category B: 02:15 PM - 05:00 PM
Category C: 05:00 PM - 05:15 PM

Day 2 Tuesday Jan 13th
Category A: 01:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Category B: 02:15 PM - 05:15 PM
Category C: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Day 3 Wednesday Jan 14th
Category A: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Category B: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Category C: 02:00 PM - 03:00PM
Category D: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Pickup Location:  1/2 Wellesley Street East, Toronto, ON, M4X 1H2 View Map (opens in new window)


Bidding Starts:

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00:00 PM UTC

Bidding Ends:

Sunday, January 11, 2026 between 1:00:00 AM and 2:47:00 AM UTC

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