Tippco Toys Company (Tipp & Co., TCO) Tin Lithographed Windup Troop Transport German Toy *SOLD*

Tippco Toys Company (Tipp & Co., TCO) Tin Lithographed Windup Troop Transport German Toy 

This tin, lithographed, windup troop transport was manufactured Tippco Toys Company (Tipp & Co., TCO) of Nuremberg, Germany.    

When wound with a key, this working example travels forward on its metal treads. The key is not original and is a replacement key. The steering wheel is missing, but all of the figures are there and original.  

Our example of this Tippco Toys Company (Tipp & Co., TCO) troop transport is in great all original condition with no restorations, repairs, or touch ups. This piece may show the usual fading, patina, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, and wear that are to be expected from age and play. It is approximately 9” L. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.     

A brief history of Tippco Toys Company (Tipp & Co., TCO) of Nuremberg, Germany:     

The Tippco Toys Company (Tipp & Co.) was established in 1912 by Mr. Philipp Ullmann. The company established itself as a major producer of lithographed tin toys in Europe. However, in 1933 Mr. Ullmann, being Jewish was forced out of Germany during the rise of Naziism. The company continued to produce toys without its Mr. Ullmann. Due to anti-Nazi sentiment many pre-war German toys were destroyed after the war contributing to their rarity today.