Pin, Tin Lithograph Anthropomorphic Bird Pianist Maestro, Die-Cut, NOS, Japan, 1950s

This die-cut tin lithograph pin brings mid-century Japan's cheerful novelty charm to life — a bird at the piano, mid-performance, the most serious musician in the room.

• Maker: Unmarked
• Style: Die-Cut Pinback
• Materials: Tin Lithograph
• Dimensions: Approx. 1.5 inches Tall
• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1950s
• Condition: Excellent NOS. Never worn, original stock. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
• Safety Note: Not intended for children; choking hazard.

This one is marked "Japan" on the front. Clip it to a concert program, a music bag, or a jacket lapel.

In 1950s and 60s Japan, small factories produced thousands of these die-cut tin lithograph pins — anthropomorphic birds dressed in vivid costumes for every occasion imaginable. Bright, witty, and made with the particular care that characterized mid-century Japanese novelty manufacturing, they were sold at tourist shops, variety stores, and gift counters across the United States. Today they're collected by pin enthusiasts and vintage toy collectors alike.

A lovely gift for a pin collector, a music lover, or anyone who has ever felt that birds understand music better than most people do.

Browse our other vintage tin lithograph pins to build out a whimsical mid-century collection.