Juguete de motocicleta y sidecar de hojalata Yonezawa con conductor uniformado y pasajero infantil, período Showa, década de 1950

A uniformed rider steers while a child passenger sits in the sidecar of this Japanese tinplate toy by Yonezawa, one of the most respected makers of post-war tin toys. Bold lithographed color, sculptural figures and mechanical action make it a miniature story of progress, protection and imagination from the 1950s to early 1960s.

The Piece

The piece embodies the narrative-driven design language of Japan's golden age of tin toy production, when toys were engineered not merely as playthings but as miniature stories. The sculptural boldness of the rider, paired with the expressive child figure, reflects the transitional design of the 1950s, when Japanese toys shifted from purely mechanical novelties toward story-driven objects.

The vibrant primary palette of reds, blues, yellows and black remains emblematic of Yonezawa's export-quality tin toys, made for both domestic and international markets. Beyond play, the toy stands as a small monument to Japan's industrial recovery and the rise of imaginative engineering during the Showa economic expansion, and it holds strong appeal for collectors of Japanese tin toys, Showa-era design and vintage mechanical toys.

Details

• Maker: Yonezawa
• Era: Showa period (1950s to early 1960s)
• Origin: Japan
• Material: Tinplate with original lithography
• Color: Red, blue, yellow and black
• Measurements: Overall length approx. 22 cm · Height approx. 15 cm · Width (including sidecar) approx. 12 cm
• Configuration: Motorcycle with sidecar, uniformed rider and child figure

Condition

Original vintage condition with age-appropriate wear.

Authenticity & Care

Yonezawa tinplate with original lithography. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.

Delivery from Japan

Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our published policy.

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