{"product_id":"vintage-j-chein-happy-days-tin-litho-cash-register-bank-1930s-working-toy","title":"Vintage J. Chein \"Happy Days\" Tin Litho Cash Register Bank - 1930s Working Toy","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic piece of Americana, this J. Chein \u0026amp; Co. \"Happy Days\" Cash Register Bank is a prime example of the high-quality lithographed tin toys produced during the Golden Age of toys. Finished in a textured gold-tone lithography, the front features the \"Happy Days Cash Register\" title in bold Art Deco-style lettering. The top has a coin slot labeled \"BANK,\" while the front face holds three levers to register 5, 10, and 25-cent deposits. When pressed, the internal \"flags\" pop up in the top window and the drawer springs forward. The back is clearly marked with the iconic J. Chein \u0026amp; Co. shield logo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-b0967661-7fff-b7dd-db27-9f61f957d0fd\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lithographed Tin \/ Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Made in USA (Harrison, New Jersey)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circa 1932–1938\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4.25\" Height x 3.25\" Width x 4.25\" Depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood Vintage Condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The mechanical action is fully functional; all three levers (5, 10, 25) successfully pop the drawer open, including the one with a partial tab. The lithography shows a beautiful, authentic aged \"crazing\" throughout. There is minor surface oxidation (rust) on the levers and base, and a light \"greenish\" staining on the right side consistent with age. The original bottom trap\/door is present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-5c6cb420-7fff-679d-cecd-9be7a0d96c00\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Collector's Guide to Toy Banks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jean-Louis Payer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For identification of J. Chein register variations and the \"Happy Days\" series, see the section on \"American Tin Banks,\" specifically pages \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e112-115\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (referencing J. Chein production marks and litho styles).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-98fb114a-7fff-f899-eb57-3486d3eac47e\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-91c50eef-7fff-bb10-b428-c4a7c97c55df\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\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. 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