Vintage 1995 Betty Boop Ceramic Cookie Jar By Benjamin Medwin Appraisal

Vintage 1995 Betty Boop Ceramic Cookie Jar by Benjamin Medwin

This is a collectible 12-inch ceramic cookie jar featuring the iconic animated character Betty Boop, manufactured by Benjamin Medwin in 1995. The design features Betty Boop's head as the removable lid, while the base resembles a Hollywood director's movie clapboard (clapperboard). Betty's figure is rendered in her classic Fleischer Studios style, with large expressive eyes, black spit curls, and a small red pouty mouth. She is depicted leaning over the top of the white and black clapboard, which serves as the vessel. The construction is glazed ceramic with a high-gloss finish. The color palette is predominantly monochrome (black and white) with small red accents on the lips and dress. Notable details include the raised relief of Betty's arms and legs against the clapboard. Based on the provided imagery, the surface appears to be in good condition without visible major cracks or large chips, though vintage ceramics of this type often exhibit fine crazing or minor shelf wear on the unglazed bottom rim. This piece exemplifies mid-90s licensed character merchandise, characterized by high-quality molds and commercial-grade glazing typical of the Benjamin Medwin brand during that era.