This website was developed in order to archive and display the wonderful tin toys produced by Ernst Paul  Lehmann Patenwerk in Brandenberg, Germany from the 1880s to 1930s. All toys are shown here solely for educational purposes and to help generate interest in collecting these interesting, innovative toys. Every angle of every toy and box are shown. None of these toys have been restored or repaired except for the two or three repairs that are expressly noted. These toys are the finest original examples the collector has thus far been able to find, but the search continues and is ongoing.

“Since 1986, Bertoia Auctions has served as the premier auction house for turn of the century toys and collectibles. Specializing in quality items with a stellar reputation for honest dealings, Bertoia Auction has remained on the forefront of the collecting hobby. Used as a reference for identifying items and recognizing current market values, the website provides past and present auction information, bidding options, and all other auction house information.”

This is a site designed primarily to be educational with suggestions on what to buy, what not to buy, my thoughts on restoration and display as well as a brief history of my own collecting.

Toy History and Sales site focusing on historic and exceptional toys.   The site offers free research material, and help with buying and selling collections.   ATCA member and owner Ed is a call away for assistance.