Vintage 1950s Haji Tin Jukebox Wind-Up Functional Mechanical Bank Toy Japan 100 Select-O-Matic
$150.00 USD

This charming vintage jukebox is a classic example of Japanese "tin toy" ingenuity from the post-war era. It is a lithographed tin wind-up music box bank designed to mimic the iconic American Wurlitzer-style jukeboxes of the 1950s.

  • Functionality: As noted, all mechanical features are operational: the internal spring motor drives the turntable, the wind-up mechanism is functional, and the control levers operate the music playback and door-pop feature.

  • Design: The piece features vibrant, period-correct lithography with a pale green faux-wood grain finish, bright yellow and red accents, and detailed "100 Select-O-Matic" branding.

Age & Origin

  • Age: Circa 1955–1965

  • Origin: Made in Japan (stamped "HAJI" and "MADE IN JAPAN" on the rear housing)

  • Reference: For historical context on the Japanese tin toy export industry during this period, see Collecting Japanese Tin Toys by Stephen J. P. Hill (page 42, which discusses the prominence of Japanese wind-up musical novelties in the American market)

Condition: The toy exhibits light signs of age consistent with vintage metal items (minor surface wear/patina). The lithography remains clear and bright. As this is a mechanical toy, the functionality (record rotation, door mechanism, music start/stop) significantly increases its value compared to non-functional units.

Authenticity Assessment: This piece is authentic. The key markers are the "HAJI" maker’s mark, the high-quality lithography process (which cannot be easily replicated by modern digital printing), and the specific "tab-and-slot" construction method typical of Japanese toy manufacturing in the 1950s. The presence of the "MADE IN JAPAN" stamp on the rear housing is the primary indicator of its legitimate mid-century production.

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  • Vintage 1950s Haji Tin Jukebox Wind-Up Functional Mechanical Bank Toy Japan 100 Select-O-Matic
  • Vintage 1950s Haji Tin Jukebox Wind-Up Functional Mechanical Bank Toy Japan 100 Select-O-Matic
  • Vintage 1950s Haji Tin Jukebox Wind-Up Functional Mechanical Bank Toy Japan 100 Select-O-Matic
  • Vintage 1950s Haji Tin Jukebox Wind-Up Functional Mechanical Bank Toy Japan 100 Select-O-Matic
  • Vintage 1950s Haji Tin Jukebox Wind-Up Functional Mechanical Bank Toy Japan 100 Select-O-Matic
  • Vintage 1950s Haji Tin Jukebox Wind-Up Functional Mechanical Bank Toy Japan 100 Select-O-Matic
  • Vintage 1950s Haji Tin Jukebox Wind-Up Functional Mechanical Bank Toy Japan 100 Select-O-Matic
  • Vintage 1950s Haji Tin Jukebox Wind-Up Functional Mechanical Bank Toy Japan 100 Select-O-Matic
  • Vintage 1950s Haji Tin Jukebox Wind-Up Functional Mechanical Bank Toy Japan 100 Select-O-Matic
  • Vintage 1950s Haji Tin Jukebox Wind-Up Functional Mechanical Bank Toy Japan 100 Select-O-Matic
  • Vintage 1950s Haji Tin Jukebox Wind-Up Functional Mechanical Bank Toy Japan 100 Select-O-Matic
  • Vintage 1950s Haji Tin Jukebox Wind-Up Functional Mechanical Bank Toy Japan 100 Select-O-Matic
  • Vintage 1950s Haji Tin Jukebox Wind-Up Functional Mechanical Bank Toy Japan 100 Select-O-Matic
  • Vintage 1950s Haji Tin Jukebox Wind-Up Functional Mechanical Bank Toy Japan 100 Select-O-Matic
  • Vintage 1950s Haji Tin Jukebox Wind-Up Functional Mechanical Bank Toy Japan 100 Select-O-Matic
  • Vintage 1950s Haji Tin Jukebox Wind-Up Functional Mechanical Bank Toy Japan 100 Select-O-Matic
  • Vintage 1950s Haji Tin Jukebox Wind-Up Functional Mechanical Bank Toy Japan 100 Select-O-Matic
  • Vintage 1950s Haji Tin Jukebox Wind-Up Functional Mechanical Bank Toy Japan 100 Select-O-Matic
  • Vintage 1950s Haji Tin Jukebox Wind-Up Functional Mechanical Bank Toy Japan 100 Select-O-Matic
  • Vintage 1950s Haji Tin Jukebox Wind-Up Functional Mechanical Bank Toy Japan 100 Select-O-Matic
  • Vintage 1950s Haji Tin Jukebox Wind-Up Functional Mechanical Bank Toy Japan 100 Select-O-Matic
  • Vintage 1950s Haji Tin Jukebox Wind-Up Functional Mechanical Bank Toy Japan 100 Select-O-Matic
  • Vintage 1950s Haji Tin Jukebox Wind-Up Functional Mechanical Bank Toy Japan 100 Select-O-Matic
  • Vintage 1950s Haji Tin Jukebox Wind-Up Functional Mechanical Bank Toy Japan 100 Select-O-Matic
  • Vintage 1950s Haji Tin Jukebox Wind-Up Functional Mechanical Bank Toy Japan 100 Select-O-Matic
  • Vintage 1950s Haji Tin Jukebox Wind-Up Functional Mechanical Bank Toy Japan 100 Select-O-Matic

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