Shake Up Some Value
Snow globes aren’t just holiday decorations anymore—they’re a full-blown collectible category. From early 20th-century souvenirs to movie tie-ins and limited editions, vintage snow globes can sell for hundreds, even thousands.
Hallmark Keepsake Snow Globe (1980s)
Estimated value: $150–$300
Though mass-produced, the earliest Hallmark globes had ceramic bases and charming detail. Many are tied to specific years or holidays, and mint ones are rising in value.
Hallmark snow globe evergreen, Brant Disney fan
West Germany Santa Claus Snow Globe (1950s)
Estimated value: $150–$350
Before German reunification, these handcrafted globes were made with beautiful European craftsmanship. Look for globes marked 'West Germany' with festive figures and glitter snow—these are often worth more due to age and artistry.
Santa in Sleigh Around Village Light Up Snow Globe, Russell Ince
Chicago Skyline Snow Globe (1950s)
Estimated value: $200–$450
Early Chicago globes highlight the city’s iconic architecture with raised skyline silhouettes. Many were made with metal bases and are sought after by Midwestern collectors.
Chicago Snow Globe, NYC Webstore
Vintage London Big Ben Globe (1950s)
Estimated value: $200–$450
Travelers brought these home to remember London’s landmarks. Many feature Big Ben, red buses, and Tower Bridge, with unique paintwork that’s now hard to find in good shape.
San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Globe (1950s)
Estimated value: $200–$450
A popular souvenir from mid-century travel, this snow globe showcases the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in brilliant red. Older versions were made of glass and metal bases, and collectors love them for their nostalgic, postcard-like charm.
San Francisco Fog Globe, Sue Burgess
Las Vegas Snow Globe (1950s)
Estimated value: $200–$500
These mid-century Vegas globes highlight vintage casinos like The Sands and Stardust. Often produced as tourist trinkets, they're now rare due to fragility and limited runs.
Las Vegas and Queensland snow globes, Midget Animatronics
Looney Tunes Bugs Bunny Snow Globe (1970s)
Estimated value: $250–$500
This rare Warner Bros collectible features Bugs in a wintery scene, sometimes with Elmer Fudd or Daffy Duck. Limited runs and character popularity drive value.
Warner Bros. Entertainment, Looney Tunes (1930-)
German Black Forest Cuckoo Clock Globe (1950s)
Estimated value: $250–$600
Combining the charm of snow globes and cuckoo clocks, this unique collectible features intricate woodcut-style designs and snowy forest scenes. Hand-painted and imported, these are rare and highly decorative.
World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock In The Black Forest Of Germany | Europe To The Maxx, DW Euromaxx
Wizard of Oz Emerald City Globe (1980s)
Estimated value: $250–$600
Though newer than others, this globe features collectible figures and is tied to a timeless film. Limited-run versions sell quickly, especially with original packaging.
Warner Bros. Entertainment, The Wizard of Oz (1939)
New York City Skyline Snow Globe (1940s)
Estimated value: $250–$600
These early NYC globes feature iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building in beautiful antique glass. Many were sold to tourists just after WWII, and versions with intact bases and clear water are especially valuable today.
New York, New York, Christine Donley
Snoopy Flying Ace Snow Globe (1970s)
Estimated value: $300–$600
Depicting Snoopy in his WWI flying ace outfit, this playful and nostalgic piece is a favorite among both Peanuts and vintage toy collectors.
All songs on Gemmy Snoopy Snowglobe, Vintage Pumpkin
Madame Alexander Doll Snow Globe (1960s)
Estimated value: $300–$650
These globes paired with mini Madame Alexander dolls were sold in high-end stores. The craftsmanship and brand name make them particularly desirable today.
The Mystery Portrait Dolls of Madame Alexander, Theriault's Dolls
Swiss Alps Chalet Snow Globe (1940s–50s)
Estimated value: $300–$700
These charming souvenir globes depict snowy chalets and ski scenes from the Alps. Crafted with incredible detail, they were often brought back from European vacations and are now rare keepsakes with a story.
Heavy snowfall in Klosters ❄️ Switzerland 4K 🇨🇭, Switzerland is Life
Hummel Figurine Snow Globe (1960s)
Estimated value: $300–$700
Combining the collectible appeal of Hummel figurines and snow globes, these German-made pieces depict children in pastoral scenes. Each one was hand-painted and limited in production.
BertaHummelMusicalGlobe, Team Wood
Early Paris Eiffel Tower Globe (1940s)
Estimated value: $300–$700
These European-made glass globes often used metal bases and early glitter flakes. Featuring the Eiffel Tower and sometimes Notre-Dame, they’re great souvenirs and decorative antiques.
France snow globe exgabition, Evsy Stuff!
World’s Fair 1964 New York Globe
Estimated value: $350–$700
Produced during the famous expo, this globe features the Unisphere and other fair icons. As a piece of mid-century futurism, it’s prized by both snow globe and World's Fair collectors.
Peanuts Charlie Brown Christmas Globe (1960s)
Estimated value: $350–$800
Featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the iconic little tree, this early globe is tied to the beloved holiday special. Original versions are hard to come by and fetch high prices with collectors.
Peanuts Christmas 50th Anniversary Musical Snow Globe Snoopy Charlie Brown, DuoOfGreatDiscoveries
Disney Beauty and the Beast Rose Globe (1991)
Estimated value: $400–$850
Released around the film’s debut, this globe contains the iconic enchanted rose and a base with Belle and Beast. Fans love it for its cinematic design, and values keep rising for mint examples.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - ROSE IN A GLOBE, Tech TRX
Vintage Coca-Cola Christmas Snow Globe (1960s)
Estimated value: $400–$850
Featuring Santa with a Coke bottle, this globe was used in holiday promotions. It captures the spirit of classic advertising and is very popular among Coca-Cola collectors.
1971 Hallmark Coca Cola Christmas Snow Globe, jmkm4054
Disney Snow White and Seven Dwarfs Globe (1960s)
Estimated value: $400–$900
This vintage piece showcases the full character lineup in a forest scene. Earlier versions have more detail and heavier bases, making them much more collectible.
Vintage Snow White and Seven Dwarfs snow globe, Vintage Collectible Memorabilia
Mickey Mouse Club Snow Globe (1950s)
Estimated value: $400–$900
With the Mickey Mouse Club logo and early versions of Mickey, this globe is tied to the height of Disney’s television era. Collectors especially value those with functioning music boxes or original boxes.
Walt Disney World Opening Day Globe (1971)
Estimated value: $500–$1,000
Made for the grand opening of the Florida park, this piece is extremely rare. It shows the castle and early characters with a commemorative plaque.
Disney Cinderella Snow Globe (1950s)
Estimated value: $500–$1,200
This rare Cinderella globe features delicate hand-painted details and predates the mass production era. Released shortly after the movie's success, its classic castle scene makes it one of the most coveted Disney collectibles among globe enthusiasts.
Bola Disney Cenicienta - Cinderella snowglobe, Disney.snowglobes.collector
Disney Haunted Mansion Snow Globe (1970s)
Estimated value: $600–$1,200
This early Haunted Mansion globe was sold only in Disney parks and features ghostly figures inside a miniature version of the ride. It’s become a collector's dream, especially among Disneyana fans.
Haunted Mansion Snow Globe., Marvellous Dream Galaxy
Beatles Yellow Submarine Snow Globe (1960s)
Estimated value: $800–$1,500
Extremely rare and highly collectible, this globe features the Beatles' animated likenesses from the 1968 film. Produced in very limited quantities, most surviving examples are in the hands of die-hard Beatles fans or toy collectors.
Snow Globe Exgabition The Beatles, Evsy Stuff!
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