{"product_id":"vintage-1950s-haji-tin-jukebox-wind-up-music-box-toy-japan-100-select-o-matic","title":"Vintage 1950s Haji Tin Jukebox Wind-Up Functional Mechanical Bank Toy Japan 100 Select-O-Matic","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctionality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eAge \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circa 1955–1965\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Made in Japan (stamped \"HAJI\" and \"MADE IN JAPAN\" on the rear housing)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For historical context on the Japanese tin toy export industry during this period, see \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollecting Japanese Tin Toys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Stephen J. P. Hill (page 42, which discusses the prominence of Japanese wind-up musical novelties in the American market)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-7608e3a3-7fff-8c4f-7fe9-a56d2378f7cb\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eAuthenticity 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-f6bd0645-7fff-6c6b-41ad-063818f628e8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eShipping calculated by eBay\/USPS\/UPS based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. However, as dedicated enthusiasts rather than professional appraisers or certified experts, we cannot offer guarantees on authenticity, age, origin, or precise valuation. We strongly recommend that buyers perform their own due diligence, including consulting reference materials or experts, and thoroughly examine the accompanying photographs. These images are an essential component of our listing and depict the item's actual condition, including any visible flaws, wear, or imperfections consistent with its antique nature. It is the buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and form their own assessment on condition, description and authenticity before purchasing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll items have signs of wear commensurate with age and usage. The lack of statement regarding condition does not imply that the item is in perfect condition or free from any and all defects. 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