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Star Spangled Banner! Wonderful vintage Disneyland Melody Player manufactured by J. Chein & Co., Newark, New Jersey, featuring colorful Walt Disney character lithography throughout.This unusual hand-cranked musical toy uses a perforated paper music roll. The player has been tested and works — the crank advances the paper roll and the mechanism plays music.The tin lithographed case features numerous classic Disney characters, including Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Dumbo, Pinocchio, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and the Three Little Pigs.The hinged top opens to reveal the music-roll mechanism along with the original-style illustrated Music Roll Loading Instructions featuring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck.The label identifies the manufacturer as J. Chein & Co., 744 Broad St., Newark, N.J.Features:Vintage J. Chein & Co. Disneyland Melody Player
Walt Disney Productions licensed graphics
Colorful lithographed tin construction
Hand-crank operated
Tested and working
Paper music roll included (Star Spangled Banner)
Original red crank handle
Hinged lid
Interior music-roll loading instructions
Classic Disney character graphics on all sides
Made in U.S.A.
Circa 1950sCondition:
Good vintage condition considering its age. The lithographed graphics remain bright and attractive.
There is age-related wear including scratches, scuffs, small areas of paint/lithograph loss, edge wear, spotting and some surface oxidation. The interior also shows normal wear from use and age.
The music mechanism has been tested and is working. Please review all photographs closely, as they are an important part of the condition description.A great display piece for collectors of vintage Disney toys, J. Chein tin toys, mechanical musical toys, Disneyland memorabilia, and mid-century character collectibles.
