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Up for sale is a breathtaking, investor-grade example of the Vintage 1950s/1960s Japanese "Day and Night Safe Bank" tin-litho mechanical coin safe, manufactured by Horikawa (featuring the iconic SH diamond trademark logo). This particular item is a phenomenal "New Old Stock" (NOS) time-capsule piece. The tin lithography on the safe body is beautifully vibrant, clean, and entirely free of typical scratches, corrosion, or play wear. Features & Details:
- Manufacturer: Horikawa Toy Co. (SH Trademark, Japan)
- Built-In Instructions: The original gold-toned top plate retains perfectly clear, crisp factory-printed instructions showing the correct lock dials (1, 2, and 3) to operate the working mechanical combination front vault door.
- Packaging: Features the beautiful, highly collectible original graphic box showing a mid-century security guard.
- Condition: Exceptional vintage condition. The original box lid graphics are incredibly crisp and vibrant with sharp edges and only minor storage wear. The underlying safe toy remains unplayed-with, shiny, and immaculate.A spectacular display piece for serious collectors of vintage Japanese tin toys, mechanical banks, mid-century advertising, or retro novelty items. Sold as-is as a pristine historic collector's item.SHIPPING & HANDLING:
To preserve the exceptional quality of this vintage cardboard box lid, the item will be wrapped carefully in premium bubble wrap and safely double-boxed inside a sturdy outer shipping carton to prevent any crushed corners or scuffing in transit. Fully insured with tracking provided.Please reach out with any questions, and don't miss out on adding this gorgeous piece of Japanese tin history to your display!
