If you have wanted to get started painting or collecting flat tin figures (zinnfiguren), then this series of articles is for you. Kjeld Buchholtz of Denmark is writing a series of articles titled "A Quick Guide to Flat Collecting." Part three has just been posted here: http://www.flattinfigures.com/a-quick-guide-to-flat-collecting-part-3-kjeld-buchholtz
If you missed the first two articles, just click on Kjeld's name under categories.
Thanks,
Steve

Hello
About history of "Zinn" makers you can consult http://www.zinnfiguren-bleifiguren.com/
Under the title " Firmengeschikte" you have circa 300 names with history of activities ( in German )
Best

Thank you for the link. I will check it out using the Chrome browser and hope it translates the text for me. I appreciate the information. Best wishes,
Steve