VINELAND, N.J.- An exceptional circa-1909 Marklin tinplate steam-powered boat known as the Priscilla sailed to the top-lot position at Bertoia Auctions’ $1.6 million Toys for the Mantle sale held Nov. 12-14, realizing $63,250 against an estimate of $35,000-$45,000. The imposing 19-inch vessel exhibited fine original paint and intact original lifeboats, sailor figures and masts. The toy had been discovered many years ago in a Chicago attic and subsequently passed through the hands of several owners before being acquired by the late Bill Bertoia, co-founder of Bertoia Auctions. “My brother held on to it for many years before selling it to the consignor,” said Bertoia Auctions associate Rich Bertoia. “It’s one of those great toys that was never shopped around. Collectors knew about it, but it never came up for sale. Finally it did, and now it’s the property of a private collector in Europe.