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Complete Kit: All parts are here..
Excellent Tin Litho: The harlequin base and the drum graphics are very crisp with minimal \"road rash\" (scratches/dents). Collectors pay a premium for bright, unfaded lithography.
Clean Battery Box:
Will test it when I get the right battery\'s
Up for sale is a wonderful piece of mid-century toy history. This is a classic battery-operated drumming dog, often attributed to Japanese manufacturers like Alps or Linemar from the 1950s. This charming pup features a combination of soft mohair-style fur and vibrant tin lithograph drums and base.
Product Details:
Type: Battery Operated Mechanical Toy
Subject: Drummer Dog with Full Kit (Bass drum, snare, and cymbals)
Materials: Tin Litho base and drums, fabric/fur-covered body, metal drumsticks.
Graphics: Features a classic 1950s-era cartoon dog illustration on the bass drum head.
Design: Bright multi-colored harlequin pattern on the tin base with musical note accents on the drums.
Condition Report:
Aesthetics: The tin lithography remains bright and colorful with minimal scratching. The fur is in good vintage condition with some expected thinning and \"dustiness\" consistent with its age.
Mechanicals: The battery compartment is clean and free of major corrosion, though there is some light oxidation on the contact points (see photos). Please note: This item is being sold \"As-Is\" for display or restoration; it has not been tested with batteries recently.
Integrity: The drumsticks and cymbals are all present. The original celluloid/plastic drum head on the bass drum has some cracking and tape residue from a previous repair (visible in photos).
Collector\'s Note:
These mechanical drumming toys are staples of any vintage toy collection. The \"Dandy\" style dogs are particularly sought after for their expressive faces and the complex movement of the drumming arms. This would make a fantastic shelf piece or a great candidate for a light mechanical restoration.
Shipping: We take great pride in our packing. This toy will be securely cushioned and shipped in a sturdy box to ensure the tin and delicate mechanical arms are protected during transit.
Please review all high-resolution photos for the most accurate representation of condition.
![Vintage 1950s Battery Operated \](img-large/g/HeYAAeSwH5FqAwOs/s-l1600/Vintage-1950s-Battery-Operated-Dandy-the-Drummer-D.jpg "Vintage 1950s Battery Operated \")
