Vintage 1950s Tom Thumb Metal Toy Cash Registe

Description : Vintage red metal Tom Thumb toy cash register with cream-colored price keys, mechanical drawer, divided coin tray, and surviving original Tom Thumb graphic. The register shows authentic age-related wear, including paint loss, scratches, oxidation, and wear to the front label. Its compact size and working-style mechanical design make it a distinctive piece for vintage toy collections, retail displays, or nostalgic décor.

Era
Circa 1950s. Museum records date Western Stamping Company's metal Tom Thumb registers broadly from about 1945–1965, while comparable examples are commonly identified as 1950s models.

Style
Mid-century American mechanical toy; miniature retail cash register.

Technique
Stamped and formed sheet-metal construction with painted finish, mechanical lever keys, sliding metal cash drawer, divided coin tray, and printed manufacturer graphic.

Tools Used
Sheet-metal stamping equipment, forming dies, punches, rivet-setting tools, paint-finishing equipment, and assembly tools.

History
Tom Thumb cash registers were children's mechanical store toys designed to imitate an adult cash register. Western Stamping Company produced metal examples in Jackson, Michigan during the mid-20th century.

Manufacturer / Maker
Western Stamping Co., Jackson, Michigan, USA. The surviving label visible on the drawer identifies both the Tom Thumb name and Western Stamping Co.

Measurements
6 ½" W x 7" T x 7 ⅜" D

Suggested Weight
Approximately 4 lbs.

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension
Approximately 10" W x 10" T x 11" D, allowing space for protective packing around the keys, drawer, and metal body.

Item Number : P17237

Category : Collectibles

Brand : Western Stamping Co., Jackson, Michigan, USA. The surviving label visible on the drawer identifies both the Tom Thumb name and Western Stamping Co.