Arnold ca. 1950’s Tin Lithograph Windup J-2500 US Military Jeep German Toy *SOLD*

Arnold ca. 1950’s Tin Lithograph Windup J-2500 US Military Jeep German Toy 

This is a ca.1950’s tin, lithographed, windup J-2500 US Military Jeep manufactured by Arnold Co. of Nuremberg, Germany.  

This Jeep has beautiful just post-war tin toy detailing and strong stickers with little to no wear. The original windup key is included and turns at the bottom. When the brake is released, this working example travels forward. A composite driver is included, he is not original.

This piece is in great all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch ups. This piece shows the usual patina, fading, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, missing accessories and wear that are to be expected from age and display. This is approximately 6 ¾” L.  We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.       

 A brief history of Arnold Co. of Nuremberg, Germany:

Active: 1906 to date
Founder: Karl Arnold
Specialty: Stationary steam accessories; nautical toys. Introduced “Rapido” gauge “N” model railroads in 1960s.   

For those that don’t know, Karl Arnold was born in 1865 in Bavaria. Then at the age of 41 he founded the company for mechanical toys in Nuremberg (1906). There is a wonderful book entitled Arnold – The Toys from 1906 until 1965 that shows more on this German maker. I recommend Ulrich Schweizer’s book wholeheartedly, especially to the person that purchases this solid toy any of the iconic tin ships.