Established in 1872 in Dresden, Germany, the Heyde brand sprung to life under Arthur Heyde. Heyde, a silver chaser by trade, plunged into the world of toys with his detailed miniatures that resonated with contemporary life forms. The brand gained prominence particularly for the intricacies in their small-scale models. Marking its pinnacle during the early 20th century from lead soldiers to zoo animals, Heyde captured various facets of reality in miniature form. An interesting fact to note - the brand's demise came during the deadly bombings of World War II, which left their factories completely destroyed.