Schmid Disney Musical Collectible Mickey and Minnie Mouse in Car

This item is a vintage ceramic music box manufactured by Schmid, a company well-known for producing high-quality Disney collectibles. The piece features a hand-painted gloss-finished ceramic figurine, depicting Mickey and Minnie Mouse in a red car. The bottom of the unit showcases multiple identifying marks, including an embossed 'Disney' and 'Schmid' logo, as well as a printed mark for 'Musical Collectibles, The Walt Disney Company, Hand Painted'. The mechanical winding key is made of metal with a textured grip, and the movement is housed behind a plastic plate secured by screws. A blue foil label provides operating instructions regarding the on/off stopper, while a paper label identifies the musical tune as 'Can't Take My Eyes Off of You'. The craftsmanship is indicative of mid-to-late 20th-century production, likely from the 1980s or 1990s. Evaluation of the condition shows the item is in good vintage state, with some minor scuffing on the black painted wheels and slight yellowing of the adhesive on the labels, but overall the glaze remains vibrant. It was manufactured in Taiwan as noted on the Schmid label.