Vintage Tom Thumb Metal Toy Cash Register – As-Is

Description : Vintage red metal Tom Thumb toy cash register with cream and red price keys, mechanical number display, and original illustrated Tom Thumb drawer graphic. The register retains substantial original character with scratches, paint loss, surface oxidation, staining, and general wear from age and use. Several keys/buttons are missing, and most of the remaining buttons do not function. The cash drawer is currently stuck shut. Sold as-is for restoration, parts, display, or repurposing. The worn graphics and aged painted-metal finish give it strong vintage character for a toy collection or nostalgic retail display.

Era
Mid-20th century.

Style
Vintage American mechanical toy; miniature retail cash register.

Technique
Stamped and formed sheet-metal construction with painted finish, mechanical key system, rotating number display, and printed decorative graphics.

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

History
Tom Thumb cash registers were miniature mechanical registers made as children's store toys. Their realistic keys, price display, and cash drawer recreated the experience of operating a full-size retail register.

Manufacturer / Maker
Western Stamping Co., Jackson, Michigan, USA, identified by the surviving Tom Thumb manufacturer graphic on the register.

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.

Item Number : P17238

Category : Collectibles

Brand : Western Stamping Co., Jackson, Michigan, USA, identified by the surviving Tom Thumb manufacturer graphic on the register.