Musical Water Globe Appraisal

Towle Silversmiths 2001 Christmas Wishes Musical Water Globe

This is a collectible 2001 'Christmas Wishes' water globe produced by Towle Silversmiths. The item features a highly detailed, silver-toned sculptural base made of cast metal or resin with a metallic finish, depicting a classic Santa Claus seated with a young child on his lap. Santa is holding a miniature glass water globe which contains a festive holiday scene. The sculpture exhibits fine craftsmanship with textured detailing on Santa's fur-trimmed suit, his beard, and the child's clothing. The piece is housed in its original navy blue and gold commercial packaging, which is clearly labeled with the Towle brand name and the year of manufacture (2001). The box includes a cutout window to display the figurine. The condition appears to be 'new in box' (NIB), though notable age-related issues are visible, specifically the evaporation of liquid inside the water globe creating a large air bubble, and some minor shelf wear and scuffing on the cardboard packaging. This piece is representative of early 21st-century holiday collectibles marketed by historic American silver manufacturing companies.