6.5" tall die-cut tin litho Toy No. 173. Distributed by Geo. Borgfeldt under their Nifty brand name. 1931. Toy has spring plunger mechanism on back and depicts Mickey Mouse holding pair of drumsticks and has jointed arms. Separate tin litho drum is attached to pants and has "Mickey Mouse" name on front side and "Nifty Jazz Drummer" name on drumhead. This is variety w/drum in red/white/blue (was also produced in green/white/orange color variety). One of two tiny tabs off front edge of drumhead, but remains in place for display purposes. Complete w/separate tin tail that serves as prop for toy. Toy works well and when mechanism is activated, the separate drumhead rapidly moves up and down, causing Mickey's arms to move as if he is drumming and drumming noise is produced. Back rim edge of drum head has some areas of missing paint and toy shows scattered paint nicks/scratches but retains strong color. Fine overall. Thom Carchedi Collection.