J.L. Hess Miniature Tin Lithographed No. 105 Locomotive Train for Sale *SOLD*

J.L. Hess Miniature Tin Lithographed No. 105 Locomotive Train 

This is a miniature tin lithographed No. 105 train that was manufactured by J.L. Hess of Nuremberg, Germany.    

The smoke stack is a replacement.  

This piece is in good all original condition with no 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 play. This is approximately 10″ L. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.  

A brief history of J.L. Hess of Nuremberg, Germany:  

J.L. Hess was founded in 1826 in Nuremberg, Germany. Hess was one of the first to make railways from pressed steel. Johann L. Hess inherited the company in 1866, and it ceased production in 1934. They specialized in Tinplate pull-along trains and various other parlor toys, as wells as, toy autos that bore the trademark name “Hessmobil”.