Kurt S Adler Appraisal

Kurt S. Adler Glass Chihuahua Christmas Ornament

This is a hand-painted glass blown Christmas tree ornament produced by Kurt S. Adler. The ornament features a small Chihuahua dog sitting upright, wearing a festive red and white striped sweater accented with green glitter bands. The dog is also adorned with a bright red Santa hat featuring a textured white glitter pom-pom. The figure has a cream and light tan coat with detailed facial features including dark, expressive eyes and a black nose. It is constructed from thin, delicate mercury-style glass and features a gold-tone metal hanging cap at the top. The item remains in its original clear PVC retail packaging with a red cardboard insert labeled 'SANTA'S WORLD KURT S. ADLER SINCE 1946 Glass Christmas Ornament Chihuahua'. Condition appears excellent with no visible chips, cracks, or paint loss, though the plastic box shows minor shelf wear typical of modern collectibles from the late 20th or early 21st century. The level of craftsmanship indicates high-quality commercial glass blowing with intricate glitter application and hand-finished paintwork, characteristic of the 'Santa's World' line.