Vintage ca. 1950’s Fleischmann Hypno/Color Wheel German Tin Steam Toy Accessory *SOLD*

Vintage ca. 1950’s Fleischmann Hypno/Color Wheel German Tin Steam Toy Accessory

This is an interesting ca. 1950’s tin lithographed Hypno/Color Wheel steam toy accessory made by Fleischmann of Nuremberg, Germany.

This Hypno/Color Wheel steam accessory has the Fleishmann sticker on it and is marked “Made in Western Germany”. This wonderful steam toy works smoothly when cranked.

Our example of this piece is in great all original condition with no restorations, repairs, or touch ups. The lithographs are in great overall condition with the usual dust, patina, scratches, scuffs and chips that are seen with age and display. The whole toy is approximately 3 ¼” L x 3 ¼” W x 5” H. We encourage you to examine the photographs to further determine condition and quality.

A brief history of Fleischmann Brothers or Gebrüder Fleischmann Nürnberg of Nuremberg, Germany

Fleischmann is a German manufacturer of model railway products. Fleischmann was founded in Nuremberg, Germany in 1887 by Jean Fleischmann as an engraver and maker of handicrafts and paper weights. In 1898, the company began to make tin toys, such as ships, airplanes and magnetic maritime toys including swimming and walking animals and water fountains, under the name of Fleischmann Brothers or Gebrüder Fleischmann Nürnberg. Many of the early products can be found marked with the “GFN” markings. In the 1920’s and 1930’s, Fleischmann was best known for its clockwork and live steam mechanism tinplate boats and automotive replicas. In August 1932, Fleischmann bought up the model boat machinery and tooling from Bing when they ceased production. In 1939, Fleischmann took over Doll et Cie and began making the toy trains for which they are renowned today.