Bring the nostalgic and cute world of good old Japan into your collection with this adorable and rare "Elephant Toy Sewing Machine"! Carefully inherited from a vintage collection in Japan, this item features a charming turquoise blue elephant-shaped body, a vibrant orange back with scalloped decorations, a heart decal, and a pastel pink base with a hand crank on the side. It also has a spool of thread on top and a mechanism that makes the needle move up and down, making it a supreme item that will bring a smile to the faces of antique toy enthusiasts, Showa retro and cute goods collectors, and anyone looking for a display piece for their room or shop!
Product specifications:
• Brand: Vintage Japanese Novelty (Elephant Series)
Product type: Miniature toy sewing machine / Animal motif decorative object
Theme: Animal motif (elephant)
• Era: Vintage Retro (Mid-Century Modern)
• Material: Plastic resin / Metal internal parts
• Mechanism: Manual side wheel rotation type (the needle moves up and down in conjunction with it)
• Colors: Turquoise blue, orange, pastel pink
・Country of manufacture: Japan
• Set contents: Elephant toy sewing machine body (with thread spool)
- Condition: Antique decorative object/collection piece
Dimensions and weight (main unit only):
Width: Approximately 7.5 inches (approximately 19.0 cm)
• Depth: Approximately 2.8 inches (approximately 7.0 cm)
• Height: Approximately 5.5 inches (approximately 14.0 cm)
・Body weight: Approx. 0.35 kg
Condition and product details:
Turning the handle on the side manually will cause the needle part to move up and down in conjunction. This product is a decorative toy/gimmick item and cannot actually be used to sew fabric. Please enjoy it as an interior decoration or collectible object.
・It has the natural patina characteristic of vintage toys, with some fading and discoloration on the pink base due to age, as well as minor scratches and scuffs on the surface.
The turquoise blue elephant body is glossy, and the adorable face print, ear dials, and heart decorations are all still clearly visible.
The thread spool shown in the photo is included.
Please carefully examine the high-resolution photos to fully appreciate the warm texture, pastel colors, and detailed condition unique to antique items.
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Shipping method: International express shipping with tracking from Japan.
Estimated delivery time: approximately 13–20 days, depending on your region and customs conditions.
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