Florida Bus Souvenir Appraisal

Fort Lauderdale Souvenir Bus Snow Globe

This novelty souvenir item features a decorative snow globe mounted atop a stylized replica of a multi-window surf van. The van base is constructed from molded resin, finished in a metallic palette of rose gold and gold with silver-painted windows. The body is embellished with raised relief text reading 'LOVE' and 'SURF' in vibrant pink and gold tones, accompanied by molded floral motifs in blue, pink, and yellow. Two stylized surfboards in white and orange are mounted vertically against the side of the vehicle. The glass orb at the top contains clear liquid and multi-colored iridescent glitter 'snow'. Printed on the front of the glass are the words 'Fort Lauderdale' in a black, serif font. Inside the globe appears to be a small gold-toned figurine, likely a seashell or sun. The craftsmanship is typical of mass-produced travel memorabilia from the late 20th or early 21st century. Condition appears fair to good; however, a large air bubble is visible at the top of the globe, indicating fluid loss over time. There are also visible minor paint imperfections on the van's roof and moldings from the manufacturing process.