ALPS Alps Shoji Ltd. Tin Lithographed Windup Celluloid “Happy Life” Girl on Beach *SOLD*

ALPS Alps Shoji Ltd. Tin Lithographed Windup Celluloid “Happy Life” Girl on Beach 

This piece is a ca. 1940’s tin, lithographed, windup “Happy Life” celluloid girl on beach with umbrella that was manufactured by ALPS/Alps Shoji Ltd. of Japan.  This is very similar to their “Boardwalk Delight” windup. 

When wound with its original key this working example makes the celluloid umbrella spin, the celluloid girl rocks back and forth in her chair as the goose/duck turns circles. This used to make a honking sound or peeping sound, but we believe the bladder for this is probably dried with age. There are no cracks or dents in the celluloid.

This piece is in great all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch-ups. This piece shows the usual patina, fading, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, missing accessories, and wear that are to be expected from age and play. This is approximately 6” L x 4 ½” W x 9” H. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.

A brief history of ALPS/Alps Shoji Ltd. of Japan: 

ALPS made battery-operated mechanical toys (robots, cars, musical chimps, clowns, wind-up animals) and produced some of the better-quality Japanese toys throughout the post-war years. Alps Shoji Ltd. Tokyo, Japan was founded in 1948 and was specialized in toy vehicles and novelties.