Vintage Japan wind-up tin monkey toy with flocked body, lithographed face, and colorful outfit. This is a classic wind-up tin monkey toy in the vintage Japanese style; country of origin is not clearly marked in the photos, and the era is not determinable from the images alone. AS IS …I believe he may have had tambourines at one point.

• Wind-up mechanism is present on the back; working status is unknown.

• Outfit includes the yellow jacket, white polka-dot bow tie, and red/orange shoes shown in the photos.

• Flocked brown body and painted face show visible wear, including soiling on the muzzle and face.

• Hands are present; one hand appears worn and possibly missing detail.

• Feet and base are intact, with printed decoration visible on the shoes and base.

• No maker's mark is clearly legible in the photos.

Made as a mechanical novelty toy, this piece would have been wound and set in motion for play or display. Today it works well as a shelf collectible, toy display piece, or conversation-starting vintage tin toy.