Help identify German makers mark

[pbjwilson]

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.

[Anonymous]

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?

[lionelsuperotrack]

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

[Anonymous]

Actualy started iin 1906. Specialized in tinplate boats. Eventually became "Rapido".

[pbjwilson]

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.

[Anonymous]

Arnold Co.?

[pbjwilson]

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.