Big Mouth Billy Bass Appraisal

Big Mouth Billy Bass (with Christmas Hat and Bell)

This is a "Big Mouth Billy Bass" animatronic singing fish, mounted on a wooden-look plaque. The fish itself appears to be made of molded plastic, realistically painted to resemble a largemouth bass with green and yellow tones on its body, and a lighter, perhaps off-white or light gray, underside. Dark speckles or spots detail its body, typical of a bass. Its eyes are spherical and black. A notable accessory is a miniature red Santa hat, complete with a white fuzzy brim and pom-pom, perched on the fish's head, suggesting a holiday-themed version or an addition by the owner. Around the base of its tail, there is a small red ribbon adorned with a miniature golden bell. The fish is attached to a rectangular plaque with rounded corners, which mimics a wooden appearance, likely made of plastic or composite material with a wood grain finish. Below the fish, centrally located on the plaque, is a brass-colored plate with the words "BIG MOUTH BILLY BASS" embossed or printed on it. This plate also features a small red button and another circular indentation, likely control elements for its electronic functions. A light-colored electrical cord, possibly beige or white, extends from the bottom of the plaque, indicating it is powered electronically. The overall condition appears to be good for a novelty item of this type; there are no immediately obvious signs of significant damage such as cracks or chips, though minor scuffs or dust could be present given its apparent storage environment. The item generally reflects the design and manufacturing quality characteristic of mass-produced novelty items from the late 20th to early 21st century. Its primary function is to sing songs and move its mouth, head, and tail, hence the 'animatronic' classification.