Zinn figures – produced around 1914 during World War I – German manufacturer – 3 display frames - Military accessories
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Original Heinrichsen tin soldiers titled “Zinn figuren” from Germany, circa 1914, in three wooden display frames, in good condition with no certificate of authenticity.
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Heinrichsen Tin Soldiers 'Zinn figuren' – produced around 1914 during WWI – German manufacturer – 3 display frames
Beautiful collection of original Heinrichsen tin soldiers, presented in three wooden display frames. These finely cast and hand-painted figures come from one of Germany’s oldest and most respected toy soldier manufacturers.
About Heinrichsen
The firm Johann Georg Heinrichsen, founded in Nuremberg in 1790, is considered one of the oldest producers of flat tin soldiers ('Zinnfiguren') in the world. Heinrichsen quickly became renowned for its craftsmanship, detailed engraving, and hand-painted miniature artwork. For more than two centuries, the company produced civilian, military, and historical sets that are now highly collectible.
During the late 19th and early 20th century, Heinrichsen soldiers were not only collector’s pieces—they were real toys, played with by children across Germany and Europe. These figures were often arranged into battle scenes, dioramas, and imaginative play, which makes surviving examples especially charming and historically significant.
The Figures in This Lot
The collection consists of three framed sets, each containing a selection of original Heinrichsen flat tin soldiers. The soldiers appear to depict infantrymen in various poses—standing, kneeling, firing, advancing, and prone—as well as several support or crew-type figures.
Material: hand-painted flat tin ('Zinnfiguren')
French Army 1870-1914
German Army around 1900–1914; since the Stahlhelm was introduced in 1916, these soldiers can be dated to that period.
Maker: Heinrichsen, Nuremberg (Germany)
Condition: Generally good; some figures may show small signs of age or handling consistent with vintage tin soldiers that were originally intended for play.
The frames offer an attractive way to display the collection while still preserving the character and charm of these historic miniatures.
A Wonderful Collectible
A lovely and atmospheric set for collectors of tin soldiers, German toy history, or early European military miniatures. Also ideal for display alongside books or dioramas about toy soldier history.
Unfortunately, one glass frame is broken. I will try to find the same frame, but I cannot guarantee that I will.
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Heinrichsen Tin Soldiers 'Zinn figuren' – produced around 1914 during WWI – German manufacturer – 3 display frames
Beautiful collection of original Heinrichsen tin soldiers, presented in three wooden display frames. These finely cast and hand-painted figures come from one of Germany’s oldest and most respected toy soldier manufacturers.
About Heinrichsen
The firm Johann Georg Heinrichsen, founded in Nuremberg in 1790, is considered one of the oldest producers of flat tin soldiers ('Zinnfiguren') in the world. Heinrichsen quickly became renowned for its craftsmanship, detailed engraving, and hand-painted miniature artwork. For more than two centuries, the company produced civilian, military, and historical sets that are now highly collectible.
During the late 19th and early 20th century, Heinrichsen soldiers were not only collector’s pieces—they were real toys, played with by children across Germany and Europe. These figures were often arranged into battle scenes, dioramas, and imaginative play, which makes surviving examples especially charming and historically significant.
The Figures in This Lot
The collection consists of three framed sets, each containing a selection of original Heinrichsen flat tin soldiers. The soldiers appear to depict infantrymen in various poses—standing, kneeling, firing, advancing, and prone—as well as several support or crew-type figures.
Material: hand-painted flat tin ('Zinnfiguren')
French Army 1870-1914
German Army around 1900–1914; since the Stahlhelm was introduced in 1916, these soldiers can be dated to that period.
Maker: Heinrichsen, Nuremberg (Germany)
Condition: Generally good; some figures may show small signs of age or handling consistent with vintage tin soldiers that were originally intended for play.
The frames offer an attractive way to display the collection while still preserving the character and charm of these historic miniatures.
A Wonderful Collectible
A lovely and atmospheric set for collectors of tin soldiers, German toy history, or early European military miniatures. Also ideal for display alongside books or dioramas about toy soldier history.
Unfortunately, one glass frame is broken. I will try to find the same frame, but I cannot guarantee that I will.
Find it**
Details
Era
1900-2000
Army Unit
Zinn figures – produced around 1914 during World War I – German manufacturer – 3 display frames
Condition
Good
Original/ Replica
Original
Brand
Heinrichsen
Comes with certificate of authenticity
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