Lineol Tin Hand-Painted Heavy Field Howitzer Schwere Feldhaubitze Immergrün with Tag *SOLD*

Lineol Tin Hand-Painted Heavy Field Howitzer Schwere Feldhaubitze Immergrün with Tag

This is an ultra-rare tin, hand-painted, windup heavy field Howitzer schwere Feldhaubitze a.k.a. Immergrün with original hang tag that was manufactured by Lineol/Lineol Model Toys of Brandenberg/Havel/Dresden, Germany. 

The black rubber tires are still intact, but as per usual with toys of this age, they may have petrified, discolored, warped, and/or cracked. We did not notice any issues. The wheels roll as they should.

This piece is in great all original condition with no breaks restorations, repairs, or touch-ups. This piece shows the usual patina, fading, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, missing accessories, and wear that is to be expected from age and display. It is approximately 9” L. We invite you to view the photos to further determine the quality and condition.   

A brief history of Lineol/Lineol Model Toys of Brandenberg/Havel/Dresden, Germany:

1905 to date

Founder: Oskar Wiederholz

Specialty: Tinplate military toys and trenchworks; also, composition armies, barnyard scenes, zoo menageries, Christmas creches, cooking and tea sets, and wooden toys. Lineol`s 7.5cm military miniatures are deemed superior to Elastolin. Lineol was nationalized in 1949 and moved to Dresden. It still produces miniatures today under the name VEB Lineol-Plastik Dresden.