Fishbowl Appraisal

Kittens at Fishbowl Musical Figurine

This is a decorative three-dimensional musical figurine featuring two kittens peering into a small glass fishbowl containing a yellow fish. The piece is constructed primarily from cast resin or a cold-cast porcelain material, allowing for highly textured fur detailing on the orange tabby and gray-brown kittens. The figurines rest on a base sculpted to look like a draped blue circular tablecloth with white polka dots and a white trim border. Two small pink roses accent the top of the base. The fishbowl is a separate clear glass component, possibly containing gel or liquid to simulate water. The kittens appear to be sitting on a gold-toned book, which may contain identifying text, though some is obscured. The overall style is a sentimental, late 20th-century collectible aesthetic, typical of brands like San Francisco Music Box Company or Schmid. The craftsmanship shows careful hand-painting, particularly on the kittens' expressive eyes and the individual dots on the tablecloth. Condition appears excellent with no visible chips or cracks in the resin or glass. The piece likely dates to the 1990s or early 2000s and functions via a wind-up musical mechanism housed within the blue base.