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View auctions âIn the first decades of the Twentieth century Issmayer, which had started to make toy trains around 1879, produced a number of so-called ânovelty railwaysâ, railway sets with special features that allowed the trains to perform certain functions. These were 0 gauge trains and always clockwork-driven. This coach is part of one of these novelty […]
Pair of live steam toy locomotives by Ernst Plank (Germany), circa 1880s. These early tinplate models showcase the beginnings of live steam engineering in toy manufacturing. Notably, the âVulkanâ example features wheels without flanges, indicating it wasnât designed for tracks â a rare and intriguing design choice for floor operation. Both locomotives exhibit aged patina […]
Toys reflect the situation and developments in real life. Since the early 1900s there was an increased interest in dynamic toysâtrains, cars, ships. But during the 1800s and before, toys were mainly static, like these antique tin figures by Ernst Heinrichsen (Germany). These hand-painted figures depict scenes from daily life in the city and countryside, […]
Once we bought an entire Fleischmann collection from a collector. When we picked up the collection from the friendly owner, we encountered a very special surprise. This present came out of the blue as the cherry on top of the cake. Every time we see this presentation box, the special moment pops back into mind. […]
Massive, unknown and rare. How else to describe this piece? What you see is a Spanish tank locomotive from the late 1940s, manufactured by MANAMO. Built for 0 gauge and weighing a ton, this metal steam engine earns its âmassiveâ label. Toys from the Franco era (1940s to 1960s) are rarely found outside of Spain, […]
For collectors of handmade wooden toy figures by Preiser (Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany), this oxen cart is an absolute highlight. Sold for âŹ2,000, this piece was passed on to a serious collector and longstanding client of our House. In German, this impressive cart was called âAuswandererwagen 19. Jahrhundertâ which refers to a settlers cart […]
What a fortunate position you would have, if you were driven around in the 1910s in such a limousine. Still, this is by far not the most exclusive version Georges Carette (Nuremberg, Germany) manufactured of this tinplate toy car. In those days, you could opt for real rubber tyres, real glass inlets and even working […]
Two rare tinplate limousines from the early 1920s: a brown BING model (Germany) and a red Metalgraf version (Italy). Both cars feature detailed lithographed surfaces, with expressive drivers in period attire including goggles and caps. The Italian model even includes lithographed interior detailing, a sign of exceptional craftsmanship. The Metalgraf car, dated 1921, is now […]
