Antique Tin Toy JLH Hessmobil Flywheel Limousine Germany 9″ w/ Chauffeur

• Early 1900s Tin Toy Car by John Leonard Hess (1906-1934) of Germany
• c.1910s -1920s
• #1024 Hessmobil Limousine with Chauffeur Driver
• Nice detailed Blue & black body with yellow/black trim, black chassis
• Lovely Litho’d interior seats
• Tin wheels with “spoked” detailed rims
• Flywheel mechanism
• Marked “Hessmobil 1024 Germany” on the front grill, JLH Trademark initials on the side doors.  “Made in Germany” stamped on the side of the chassis. 
• Car approx. 9″ Long (without crank) x 3-3/4″ W x 4-3/4″ Tall
• Superb addition to any toy collection!

Notes:

Hess Toys was founded in 1826 by Matthias Hess in Nuremberg, Germany. They are recognized as one of the first toy manufacturers.

In 1886, Matthias’ son John Leonard took over management of the toy company, and then later fully inherited it in 1906.