Carnival Brass Ornament Appraisal

Carnival Holiday 'Fun Ships' Brass Christmas Ornament

This is a vintage commemorative Christmas ornament produced for Carnival Cruise Line, specifically identifying the MS 'Holiday' ship. The item is constructed from thin, etched brass and features a dual-layer, three-dimensional medallion design. It possesses a high-polish '24k gold finish' as indicated by the original retail sticker on the inner packaging. The ornament is circular with a flat base, featuring an outer ring etched with a pattern of anchors and the text 'Carnival' and 'Holiday'. The center cutout contains a detailed silhouette of a cruise ship below two palm trees and a setting sun, accompanied by the slogan 'The "Fun Ships"'. A small enameled flag logo is visible at the top suspension point. The item is presented in its original square red gift box with a white cardboard insert. Condition appears to be excellent, retaining its original metallic luster with no visible corrosion or bending. The style and ship iconography suggest a manufacturing date between the mid-1980s and the 1990s, during the prime operational years of the MS Holiday. The craftsmanship utilizes precision acid-etching to achieve fine detail in the ship's decks and the rays of the sun.