🎅VINTAGE Mechanical Balloon Santa Wind Up Made in Japan 1950s 60s ALPS For Sale

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🎅VINTAGE Mechanical Balloon Santa Wind Up Made in Japan 1950s 60s ALPS:
$79.99

Offered is a wonderful vintage mid-century mechanical wind-up Santa Claus, believed to be an ALPS Japan Balloon Santa dating approximately to the 1950s-1960s.
Santa is dressed in his original red felt suit with white trim and features:Three colorful balloon balls attached by wires: Red, Yellow, & GreenOriginal metal wind-up mechanism/keyBlack belt with metal buckleSoft/felt construction\"Made in Japan\" marked on the bottom of the boot (see picture)Vintage molded face with white beard and mustache
This is a charming example of the vintage Japanese Christmas toys that were poplar during the mid-century period.The Santa does work when wound, but for a short-running. The mechanism has not been repaired, lubricated, or serviced, so please consider the mechanical operation to be limited.This is an authentic vintage item and shows age-appropriate wear consistent with its age and use, including some wear/fuzzing/discoloration to the fabric and other vintage surfaces.Please look carefully at all photographs, which are considered part of the description.
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