Founded in 1826, Hess is one of the oldest German toy companies. Based in Nuremberg, Germany by Mathias Hess who is known as one of the earliest known toy makers. Before automobiles existed, Hess reproduced trains without rails. Once automobiles came into existence and Hess then specialized in high-quality toy versions of vehicles with lead flywheel motors. It is believed that the last toys were produced in 1941.
Subject ID: 8127
MoreFounded in 1826, Hess is one of the oldest German toy companies. Based in Nuremberg, Germany by Mathias Hess who is known as one of the earliest known toy makers. Before automobiles existed, Hess reproduced trains without rails. Once automobiles came into existence and Hess then specialized in high-quality toy versions of vehicles with lead flywheel motors. It is believed that the last toys were produced in 1941.
Subject ID: 8127
Subject ID: 8127