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Up for sale is a vintage 1950s–1960s Bar Aid Mechanical Cocktail Recipe Finder (Made in Japan). This mid-century desktop barware piece features a side thumbwheel that scrolls through an internal roll of 80 classic cocktail recipes displayed in the front view window.
Condition & Key Details:
Origin: Authentic Japanese metal import edition, stamped "MADE IN JAPAN" on the back metal plate.
Mechanical Function: 100% fully functional. The side scroll wheel turns smoothly without binding, slipping, or sticking.
Scroll Paper Condition: Exceptional condition—clean, bright white, and completely free of yellowing, age-toning, water stains, tears, or missing recipes.
Casing: Heavy black metal construction with a gloss finish. Shows expected light surface scratches and minor edge wear consistent with age and display.
Capacity: 80 indexed recipes (including Old Fashioned, New Orleans Fizz, Orange Blossom, Manhattan, Martini, and more).
A clean, working mid-century novelty item perfect for vintage bar cart decor, home mixologists, or barware collectors. Please view all photos for exact cosmetic condition. Ships carefully packaged.
