Betty Boop head

[EsmeBoop]

I have a friend who is curious about the value of an odd Betty Boop item that was given to her by her boyfriend. It is a large ceramic Betty Boop swivel head-like the one that would go on a larger statue. Lisa's (thats my friend) boyfriend said that he had come across it at a garage sale. He thought it was odd since it didnt come with the rest of the Boop body, but thought it would dtill be a nice addition to Lisa's collection.

She doesn't think the head wil be worth much, but is still curious about the price.

Thank you for your help.
Esme:)

[boopman]

Hi Esme,
This is most likely from a local ceramic studio. Hobbyist molds were produced so people could make their own dolls, and this is probably where this came from. It really has no dollar value.
-Leonard

[EsmeBoop]

Thanks for the help. I relayed your message to Lisa, but she seems to think that it is unlikely that it came from a ceramic studio. She says that there is writing on the head under the chin near the lips. It says 'Fleischer stuidios syndicate #27865009'. She thinks that it is the head of a liscensed statue that somehow was seperated from the main body and wound up in someones garage sale.
Esme

[boopman]

Need to see a picture to determine anything else. .. it could be one of dozens from Hamilton or Danbury Mint.
And just FYI, this would be a modern item, not anything vintage, as the vintage (1930s) dolls were all compostion wood, not ceramic.
-Leonard

[lorelle]

this sorta reminds me of that story about the beheaded boop statue.