This mark is on the bottom of a tinplate wind-up(2 rail) bridge. Any ideas on the maker? Looks like a lower case “a” with a fish.
Arnold Co.?
Chuck,
Could be. I forgot about Arnold. Were they in business in the 1930’s. I’m guessing thats about when this train bridge was made.
Actualy started iin 1906. Specialized in tinplate boats. Eventually became “Rapido”.
I can tell you that there are folks within the below Yahoo group who can answer your question. What not take a look?
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/JEP_Trains_Toys-French_Made_Toy_Trains/
Very best, Mike
List Owner & Moderator
Paul,
This bridge was made by a company called Fischer. Their choice of an image for their trademark ought to be pretty self-explanitory! Heinrich Fischer & Co. of Nuremberg was a manufacturer of tinplate toys founded in 1899. They closed down in 1932. As far as I know, all of their trains were O gauge clockwork items intended for the lower end of the market.
That’s a very nice piece you have there. Where did you find it?
Sask
I knew that you would know this one. It’s not mine, it was on e-bay yesterday and sold for $25. I should have put a bid on it but my moneys a little tight right now. Oh well.