Rare Alps Japan \"Mother Bear Feeding Baby\" Tin Toy - 1950s - EXCELLENT WORKING For Sale

Item Description:
Vintage 1950s Alps Japan \"Mother Bear Feeding Baby\" Mechanical Toy – Fully Operational!Up for sale or purchase is a wonderful, highly collectible 1950s Alps \"Feeding Bear\" mechanical toy made in Japan. This mid-century treasure features a mother bear sitting in a lithographed tin rocking chair, tenderly bottle-feeding her cub.Unlike most specimens found today, this toy is FULLY OPERATIONAL and performs exactly as it should!🎬 MECHANICAL & FUNCTIONAL CONDITION:Tested and fully working (Requires 1 \'D\' battery, not included).Mother\'s Eyes: Move and blink smoothly.Feeding Motion: Her arm actively moves up and down to bring the milk bottle to the baby\'s mouth.Baby Squeaker/Noise: The internal squeaker/crying sound mechanism is sharp and functions perfectly during operation.Switch: Original red On/Off switch clicks and locks tightly into place.🎨 COSMETIC CONDITION:Plush Fur & Clothing: Exceptional condition for its age. The blue polka-dot dress, checkered apron, and red/black plaid bonnet feature bright, vibrant colors with zero major tears, staining, or severe balding.Tin Lithograph: The \"wood grain\" lithograph detailing on the rocking chair is crisp and displays beautifully.Battery Compartment: Shows moderate surface rust/oxidation on the inner hatch and base contacts as expected with age (see final photo). Fortunately, this does not affect the electrical connection or operation—the toy runs strongly!Note: Does not include the original cardboard box.This is a fantastic, display-ready piece for any collector of post-war Japanese tin toys, mechanical wind-ups/battery ops, or vintage teddy bears. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to assess the condition for yourself before offerding.Shipping & Handling:Ships securely wrapped in heavy bubble wrap to ensure all intricate internal levers and gears stay protected during transit. From a smoke-free home.