Lehmann “Wild West Bucking Broncho” Bucking Bronco or Buffalo Bill Tin German Windup Toy *SOLD*

Lehmann “Wild West Bucking Broncho” Bucking Bronco or Buffalo Bill Tin German Windup Toy

This is a beautiful tin lithographed windup “Wild West Bucking Broncho” manufactured by the Ernest Lehmann Co. of Brandenburg, Germany. We found this in North Dakota as part of an estate and transported it here to Florida in 2018.

This toy is stamped “Wild West”, “Bucking Broncho” but is also known as “Bucking Bronco” or “Buffalo Bill” and bears the EPL number “625” as well as patent information. The Buffalo Bill part of its unofficial name was due to Buffalo Bill Cody’s traveling circus act that was the inspiration for this Lehmann toy that was produced between the years 1909-1945. The windup works on this and is very strong. The clockwork mechanism is complete, intact and functional. When wound the bronco moves around in a realistic way as it “bucks” around and throws the rider while moving forward.

Our example of this Lehmann “Wild West Bucking Broncho” is in excellent original condition with no restorations, repairs, breaks or touch ups. This piece is in excellent overall condition and shows the usual patina, chips, dust, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, and wear that are normally found with age and display. It is approximately 6 ¼” L x 2 ½” W x 7 ¾” H. This would be a great addition to any collection. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.

A brief history of the Ernest Lehmann Co. of Brandenburg, Germany:

The Ernest Lehmann Co was founded in 1881 by Ernest Paul Lehmann in Brandenburg, Germany. Lehmann exported vast quantities of toys to the United States from 1895 to 1929 (excluding years of WWI). In 1921, Mr. Lehmann’s cousin, Johannes Richter joined the firm and built on the Lehmann reputation by patenting toys such as the Skirolf skier. After the Second World War, Ernest Lehmann Co. re-established in 1951 in Nuremberg, Germany.

Lehmann specialized in lithographed tinplate, mechanical transportation toys, and figures known for colorful patina. Some of the most desirable Lehmann’s include: Mr. and Mrs. Lehmann, Dancing Sailor, Icarus, and Autobus. They are most famous for their colorfully lithographed and detailed mechanized tin toys. The company really came into prosperity in the early 20th century when it switched to making lightweight yet intricate tin toys in popular themes at a time when most other toy manufacturers were still making only heavy iron toys.