German toymaker Josef (Joseph) Falk, an ex employee of Georges Carette, produced steam powered toys beginning in 1895, and took over the operations of Jean Schoenner circa 1912. The Falk trademark is an oval plaque with the initials JF flanking a tower over a “Made in Germany” banner.
For more about Josef Falk, with illustrations, please refer to John’s Model Steam Engine Museum.
![]() Josef Falk Gauge 1 spirit fired 2-2-0 live steam locomotive |
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