Vintage 1950's Japanese Battery Operated shop Tin Santa Claus Toy w/Original Box

Product Name: Vintage 1950's Japanese Battery Operated shop Tin Santa Claus Toy w/Original Box
• all original pieces • Uses 2-1.5V batteries • Santa stands approx 10" tall • He originally beat his drums & symbols, but I can't say he works, because I don't have batteries to test. The battery cage is clean, no corruption, & is ready to use • nicely detailed toy, unique & highly sought after, w/ Santa dressed in red felt w/ white faux fur trim - some spotting on red felt & white faux fur, brown spot on bottom back side of white faux fur • back side of large drum (white side), has a tear in it, likely from use - this large drum slides out (seen in pics) - may have been a piece on top of spring that banged drum, but I don't recall • This treasure has always been in my family, & we shop sat this Santa out for the holidays each year • box isn't perfect, but has been carefully taped over the years so Santa could always have his original home - see photos for condition • perfect in country home, cozy cottage, rustic home, primitive home, Christmas decor Smoke free, dog friendly home D65.