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Up for sale is a very rare and hard to find Lehmann “Going to the Fair” toy. This is one of the earliest made Lehmann’s.
These very early string-wind drive toys were made from 1889 to 1896 in Germany by Lehmann. Designated EPL 290, it depicts a lady in a “riding chair” or “promenade chair” being pushed about by a gentleman in period attire. Such chairs were common in German society at the time to allow wives to enjoy fairs, expositions and society events that typically took place over large areas. This 1889 (dated on umbrella) version has the lady wearing a blue dress and brown coat with the man sporting both a blue jacket, cap, and striped pants. The logo behind the lady is round on this one.
Has a working flywheel mechanism. The toy is in good condition for its age. It does have fading, scratches, and paint loss, including on the woman’s face.
This toy displays really well and would be a beautiful addition to any collection. Thanks for looking and
