The Tom Thumb toy cash register, produced by Western Stamping Co. located at 2203 W. Michgian Avenue in Jackson, Michigan.  From the mid-1940s through the 1960s, it was an iconic metal toy.  Celebrated for its durability the toy cash register featured a functional mechanical bell and pop-up, priced keys often finished in red or green paint.  It was a top 1950s toy, even receiving recognition for its design quality with significant production in the 1950s. 

In 1953, the Toy Guidance Council Inc. of New York recognized the Tom Thumb cash register as outstanding, resulting in high production numbers.  Over 500,000 units yearly at its peak. Nine mechanical keys with cream/red knobs that popped up display tabs showing (e.g.,"$1.00", "GROCERY", "NO SALE"). A  functional bell rang when the metal cash drawer was pushed open.  

These toy cash registers are now sought-after collectors' items frequently found in vintage toy markets, often praised for their realistic mechanical operation.