Overview
A charming three-piece set of functional memorabilia featuring the 'Queen of Cartoons,' Betty Boop. The set includes a 'Betty Boop Diner' wall thermometer, a lithographed round tin sign, and a molded bottle…
Preliminary identification
Betty Boop Licensed Collectibles Trio, c. 1990s
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Story
Betty Boop first burst onto the screen in 1930, but her popularity saw a massive global resurgence in the 1980s and 90s as a symbol of retro-cool and female independence.
Maker / Origin
While the character was created by Max Fleischer and Grim Natwick, these items are modern licensed products produced under the King Features Syndicate.
Condition & Value
The items appear to be in good used condition with vibrant colors. The thermometer seems intact, and the lithography on the round sign shows no major scratching or rust, which is common for these tin pieces. Excellent preservation of the graphics maintains their decorative appeal.
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Market Analysis
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
SOLD
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
SOLD
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
SOLD
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
SOLD
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375
SOLD