Lehmann “Hop Hop” #918 & 4 Tin Toys — Germany, Japan & China, 1950s–60s View Watchlist >
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Lehmann “Hop Hop” #918 & 4 Tin Toys — Germany, Japan & China, 1950s–60s
A delightful menagerie of mid-century tin litho toys, this colorful five-piece set captures the playful artistry of postwar toy makers from Germany, Japan, and China. Featured is the Lehmann “Hop Hop” #918 rabbit, a beloved West German friction toy that wiggles forward in
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Lehmann “Hop Hop” #918 (West Germany) – Classic friction rabbit, ca. 1950s–60s. Hops forward with a delightful wobble; features Lehmann’s signature lithographed detail and expressive face. A standout example from this iconic German maker.
Köhler Tin Bird (Germany) – Clockwork songbird with bright plumage and realistic stance. Made in Nuremberg, circa 1950s; key missing. Köhler toys are celebrated for precision and charm, rooted in Germany’s long mechanical toy tradition.
Tin Litho Friction Duck (Japan) – Cheerful yellow duck with red beak and lively litho patterning. A mid-century Japanese friction toy likely from K.K.S. or Daiya, capturing the playful postwar aesthetic.
Yone Wind-Up Chicken (Japan) – Colorful polka-dot hen with functioning wind-up mechanism (tested—works). Produced by Yone, circa 1960s, this piece embodies the whimsical motion and bright color palette typical of Japanese tin toys.
Tin Wind-Up “Jumping Rabbit” MS053 (China) – Late-20th-century Chinese export toy, known for its energetic bounce and pastel lithography. A fun and lively complement to the mid-century pieces.
Condition
Good overall, showing light scratches, finish wear, small dents, and age-related patina consistent with play and handling. The chicken has a cracked foot with a missing piece. Friction and wind-up functions vary; the Yone chicken operates smoothly, the Kohler bird lacks its key, and others are untested.
Dimensions
Set of 5 toys
Smallest: approx. 1¼ x 1 x 3 in.
Largest: approx. 5 x 3 x 3 in.
Collector’s Note
Ernst Paul Lehmann’s “Hop Hop” series stands among the most recognizable postwar German tin toys, while Köhler’s mechanical birds are cherished for their craftsmanship rooted in Nuremberg’s clockwork tradition. Japanese makers like Yone and Yonezawa introduced vibrant lithography and humor to the genre, influencing decades of playful exports.
