Disney Jigsaw Puzzle Appraisal

Disney's Peter Pan 200-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

This item is a vintage Disney 200-piece jigsaw puzzle featuring an iconic scene from 'Peter Pan.' The puzzle box cover displays a colorful illustration where Captain Hook, dressed in a red coat, purple breeches, and elaborate shoes, stands in the foreground with a puzzled expression. Peter Pan, clad in his signature green tunic and tights, is depicted airborne with arms outstretched, seemingly hovering above or alongside the ship's mast. Behind Peter Pan, a small, glowing Tinker Bell is visible near the mast, indicating magic in the air. To the right of the scene, the Darling children – Wendy, John, and Michael, along with the Lost Boys – are shown tied together with a rope, their faces showing a mixture of concern and youthful innocence. The setting is clearly the deck of Captain Hook's pirate ship, evident from the wooden planks, mast, and rigging visible. In the lower foreground, a small wooden barrel serves as a table for an inkwell with a quill and a rolled scroll. The overall color palette is vibrant, dominated by blues, greens, reds, and browns. The box itself is rectangular, made of cardboard, and appears to have some visible wear and tear, including scuff marks, minor creasing, and edge wear consistent with its age and use. A label in the upper left corner clearly states '200 PIECE PUZZLE' and indicates a recommended age of '8-12.' There are no discernible manufacturer's marks or specific dates visible on this portion of the box, but the illustration style suggests it is an older, possibly 1970s or 1980s, rendition of the classic Disney characters. The craftsmanship of the illustration is high quality, typical of Disney animation art. The item maintains its structural integrity despite the observed external wear.