Telescope, Cowboy and Indian Tin Litho, NOS, Japan, Vintage 1950s

A vintage 1950s Japanese tin litho toy telescope — cowboy and Indian lithograph artwork, sealed New Old Stock in its original packaging.

• Maker: Not marked
• Materials: Telescope: metal, glass lenses. Display card: cardboard
• Dimensions: Telescope: 5" L x 1.75" diameter. Display card: 6" x 3"
• Origin: Made in Japan
• Era: 1950s
• Condition: Vintage, new old stock, excellent — sealed in original packaging, which has yellowed slightly with age; artwork and colors remain vivid and well preserved. Please review all photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

A standout piece for the vintage toy or graphic design collector, or anyone who'd enjoy displaying a genuine slice of mid-century color and illustration.

The real draw here is the artwork itself — bold cowboy and Indian lithograph illustrations in saturated reds, yellows, and blues, printed with the kind of vivid, slightly stylized graphics that defined 1950s toy design. This telescope has remained sealed in its original packaging ever since, which means those colors never faded under handling or sunlight; they're every bit as bright today as when it left the factory. The packaging simply reads "Telescope, Japan," with only light yellowing to the cardboard itself.

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