Heyde was a German manufacturer founded in 1870. They were renown for their lead military figures, however they also made unusual nodding figures and animals.
Below are some examples and price guides of Heyde figures including a set of No 2 Delhi Durbar Indian Army Camel Corps and a hospital encampment.
Heyde Label including Maker’s Mark
HEYDE NO.2 SIZE DELHI DURBAR INDIAN ARMY CAMEL CORPS ten mounted Camel Corps with lances, camel mounted officer and trumpeter, and on horseback, Indian officer, European officer and officer of the British Foot Guards (G, one lance head, four turban tails, one camel foot and one camel tail missing, one rider sword and lance head loose) 1910
Sold for £ 2,125 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2015
3 piece set D47 Marlborough Durbar Camel Gunners , Jaipur, set No. 000061 in limited edition of 1000 in box, excellent condition. 3 piece set D47 Marlborough Durbar Camel Gunners , Jaipur, set No. 000061 in limited edition of 1000 in box, excellent condition. 6 camels total.
Sold for $425 at Rockabilly Auction Company in 2021
Heyde Set 922 Dutch Boers twelve standing firing, nine marching at the ready, officer, bugler and standard bearer, in original box (G, box F, lid lacks sides)
Sold for GBP 411 at Christie’s in 2003
RARE AND WONDERFUL GERMAN LEAD SOLDIERS DEPICTING HOSPITAL ENCAMPMENT BY HEYDE
7″ (18 cm.) l. ambulance and horses. The hand-painted lead soldier set comprises two-horse ambulance with three passengers and two drivers,two-horse supply wagon with farmer and one soldier,one-horse hay cart with two soldiers,four sets of gurney with wounded soldier and two tending soldiers,two gurneys with seated wounded soldiers,thirteen additional soldiers including various wounded and attending,three canvas tents with Red Cross flags,and trees. The entire set is preserved in its original box with Heyde gilt lettered label and the pencil name inscription “Verbandplatz” indicating the hospital encampment. Superb condition,notable for variety of figures and activities. Germany, Heyde,circa 1914.
Sold for $3,200 at Theriaults
UNBOXED Unusual Heyde large scale 70mm French Infantry circa 1870 marching at slope. 18 pieces including flagman, bugler, and both foot and mounted officers. Condition excellent, 3 bayonets repaired. Powerful visual display circa 1930, superbly sculpted and painted. No box
Sold for $3,500 at Old Toy Soldier Auctions USA in 2021
