There is controversy as to who manufactured this piece; Issmayer or Hess. It does have some Hess characteristics, but without confirmation from catalogs, it will probably still remain controversial. | ||||
Two examples of the Hess figural boy on sled. One without wheels, the other as a windup. It was not unusual for Hess to make 2 or 3 different powered versions of their toys. Simple rollers, flywheel friction powered and clockwork. These examples unnamed or numbered but do have the JLH loco printed on the boy’s jacket cuff. | ||||
Several examples of the Hess figural boy on sled named “Kismet”. JLH logo is printed on the underside of sled. Flywheel friction powered. | ||||
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