Shirley Temple Collectibles Appraisal

Shirley Temple Blue Glass Pitcher

This item is a small, clear blue glass pitcher or creamer, distinctively featuring an etched or sandblasted portrait of a young Shirley Temple on its front. The pitcher has a classic design with a pouring spout and a handle on the side, designed for single-hand use. The glass is translucent and appears to be in good condition with no visible cracks or significant chips. The etched image of Shirley Temple is white against the blue glass, depicting her iconic curly hair and beaming smile. Below the portrait, her signature, 'Shirley Temple,' is also etched into the glass, adding to its authenticity as a piece of memorabilia. There is a bright pink circular sticker affixed to the upper right side of the pitcher, which is likely a modern addition for pricing or inventory in a retail setting and is not part of the original item. The pitcher's size suggests it might have been part of a children's tea set or a novelty item. Given the popularity of Shirley Temple during the 1930s and 1940s, this piece likely dates from that era or shortly after, making it a vintage collectible. The quality of the etching appears fine, indicating careful craftsmanship for mass-produced celebrity merchandise of the period. No other manufacturing marks are discernible from the provided image. The overall condition seems good, with no obvious signs of excessive wear or scratches to the glass, beyond the small pink sticker which could be removed.