INEOL
Lineol was founded 1906 in Brandenburg (Havel), Germany, and produced
very detailed composition models. After WW II, it was based in
the former German Democratic Republic where it continued to produce
these models. They were so detailed that they were used to educate
children in school until German reunification. This company produced
many equine miniatures, mostly military in nature, between the
years of 1934 and 1942. The photos shown are from a 1936 catalogue,
but Norbert Schrepf, who so kindly provided these scans for Janet, has most of the pieces in his personal collection. The models all measure about 11 cm high and are marked on the bottom with "Lineol Germany."
Standing Horse
with Rider
Photo provided by Norbert Schrepf
Trotting Horse
with Rider
Photo provided by Norbert Schrepf
Trotting Horse
with Rider
Photo provided by Norbert Schrepf
Dead Horse
on Battle Field
Holy cow, a dead horse?! Ok, now THAT'S a first!!
This piece was produced around 1937 and is very rare nowadays,
fetching about $700 in the United States!! Photo provided by Norbert
Schrepf
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