What's for sale?

This is a cute, mid 20th century, Japanese, tin toy cash register, branded Aster. It is priced in dollars and cents and was presumably for the US market.

It's operational, with pop-out cash draw. All the buttons work. Press the green buttons down and the amount pops up in the display.  Press the big black button labelled "PUSH" and a bell rings and the drawer pops open.

It was made in Japan, probably during the 1950s or 1960s.

What condition is it in?

• Second-hand
• In fair to good condition
• There are scratches and rust spots 
• The paint is good overall
• The buttons are bent but work with the pop-up amounts
• The clear plastic of the display is cracked
• The Aster transfer is intact
• The main push button, bell and drawer work

What are the measurements?

• 13cm high (5 inches)
• 11.5cm width (4.5 inches)
• 12cm depth (4.75 inches)
• 325 grams

If you have questions or would like more detailed pictures, just send us an email to help@3bearscottage.co.uk.