G.A. Mangold/Gama ca. 1920s Tin Hand-Painted #313/6 “Rocking Rider-Schaukelreiter” Boy on Dog German Toy for Sale *SOLD*

G.A. Mangold/Gama ca. 1920s Tin Hand-Painted #313/6 “Rocking Rider-Schaukelreiter” Boy on Dog German Toy 

We have for you a ca. 1920’s tin, lithographed, windup, hand-painted #313/6 “Rocking Rider-Schaukelreiter” boy on dog that was manufactured by G.A. Mangold/Gama Toys of Fürth, Germany.  

When wound with its dedicated key this working Rocking Rider rocks back and forth. 

This piece is in very good original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch-ups (there is a light varnish on it that we noticed). 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 play. This is approximately 6 ¾” L x 2 ½” W x 6 ½” H.  We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.         

A brief history of Gama Toys of Fürth, Germany:  

According to Edward Force, Gama is the acronym for Georg Adam MAngold, who started the company in Fürth, Germany in 1882 making tinplate mechanical toys. Most toy production up through World War II and up until the late 1950s was lithographed tinplate.  

In the early 1940s, toy tanks were popular and offered in various sizes including 3.5 and 7 inches in length. The destruction of World War II disrupted production as with other German makers such as Märklin and Schuco. In the late 1940s, production was started again under the auspices of the U.S.