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Heyde Triumph of Germanicus Chariot of the Signfiers, 4 figures, 2 horses,
Heyde Triumph of Germanicus Chariot of the Signfiers, 4 figures, 2 horses,
Heyde Triumph of Germanicus Chariot of the Signfiers, 4 figures, 2 horses,
Heyde Triumph of Germanicus Chariot of the Signfiers, 4 figures, 2 horses,
Heyde Triumph of Germanicus Chariot of the Signfiers, 4 figures, 2 horses,
Heyde Triumph of Germanicus Chariot of the Signfiers, 4 figures, 2 horses,
Heyde Triumph of Germanicus Chariot of the Signfiers, 4 figures, 2 horses,
Heyde Triumph of Germanicus Chariot of the Signfiers, 4 figures, 2 horses,
Heyde Triumph of Germanicus Chariot of the Signfiers, 4 figures, 2 horses,
Heyde Triumph of Germanicus Chariot of the Signfiers, 4 figures, 2 horses,
Heyde Triumph of Germanicus Chariot of the Signfiers, 4 figures, 2 horses,

Heyde Triumph of Germanicus Chariot of the Signfiers, 4 figures, 2 horses,

$ 208.56

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Condition: As the pictures show, this piece is in very good original condition with some areas of paint wear, most noticeably to the horses legs. There is some bending of a few of the metal pieces - such as the outside harness horn on the right hand horse. The wheels are tight up against the chariot and they don't turn if you just push the chariot. But, manually turn one wheel and they both then turn, but it feels like they're rubbing on the chariot. Please consult the pictures as they are an important part of the description.
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Brand: Heyde
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Material: metal
  • Soldier Type: Chariot
  • Type: Roman
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany

    Description

    This auction is for a very nice example of one of the chariots from Heyde's epic Triumph of Germanicus series. I believe this one is called a chariot with Signifiers (maybe the standards they hold are signifying something?). It is made of metal and hand painted. From what I can find in the books this was likely made in the late 1800's or early 1900's. Length of the piece is just under 5.5" from the front leg of a horse to the rear step on the chariot. Height to the top of the tallest standard is about 4.25".  For good source material look for the three out of print books that cover Heyde's work:
    Mit Heyde Figuren um Die Welt
    ,
    Heyde Hunters
    , and
    Old German Toy Soldiers
    (military, civilian, zoo figure sets). There is also an excellent essay on Heyde by Gisbert Freber (as well as good overall coverage of the maker) in the book, "
    The History of Toy Soldiers
    "
    Please see my other auctions and my eBay store for vintage German and other metal animals, figural desk items by Heyde and other makers, vintage toy soldiers, tin and windup toys, Marklin cannon, and vintage and out of print books on old toys.
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