VERY RARE 1950 ' S BATTERY OPERATED MAKE - UP BEAR TIN LITHO TOY MT Co. JAPAN
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:6837715 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan |
| Brand: Modern Toys | Year: 1950 |
| Featured Refinements: Vintage Battery Operated Toy |
This listing is for a fully functional, seldom seen, BATTERY OPERATED MAKE-UP BEAR as shown. It is in excellent - near mint condition. Litho, tin, plush fur, clothing & plastic parts are nice and clean. No damage anywhere. All 5 actions perform correctly as follows: (1) Eyes light up, (2) Rocking chair rocks back and forth, (3) Right hand moves to powder the Make-up Bear's face with the powder puff, (4) Make-up Bear turns her head from side to side, (5) Left hand raises the mirror ...up as she turns her face to the mirror. Very Cute! An absolutely charming toy. This toy has been tested and works perfectly. Battery compartment is mint as are the connections. This is a RARE "MADE IN JAPAN" toy listed in Don Hultzman's book, COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO BATTERY TOYS, copyright 2002, second edition. It is listed and pictured on page 108. It is a 1950's era toy made by the M-T Co (Modern Toys). It has a rarity of 10 on a scale to 10 being the rarest, and a value of $1, 300.00+ in C-10 condition. This would make a great addition to any collector of toys. Perfect to display in a Beauty Parlor, Hair Salon or an Attractive Women's Boudoir. Too cute! Other 50's & 60's mint & mib battery op & wind-up toys listed in auction & my EBAY store.
