Gama Toys Tin Lithographed Friction No. 260/9 Fire Brigade Aerial Ladder Truck with Trailer for Sale

Gama Toys Tin Lithographed Friction No. 260/9 Fire Brigade Aerial Ladder Truck with Trailer

This is a vintage Gama Toys No. 260/9 Fire Brigade Aerial Ladder Truck with Trailer, made in Fürth, Germany, featuring tin lithography and a working friction drive.

This piece is in great condition with vibrant original color and smooth operation. Marked on the bottom of the fire truck “GAMA Made In U.S. Zone Germany”. A classic mid-century German tin toy. This piece measures approximately 14″ L with trailer. Comes as shown.

   

   

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.