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How to Identify Your Hummel Figurine



Last updated: October 31, 2022 by Ivy

In this article you will find 2 list to help you identify your Hummel figurines.

  1. Identify Your Hummel By Number
  2. Identify Your Hummel By Name

The one of the most common question I am asked is:

How can I identify what Hummel I have so I can find the value of my Hummel?

There are a few ways to identify which Hummel figurine you have.

  • By the Hummel number
  • By the Hummel name
  • Visually – If you do not know the Hummel number or name.

How to Identify Your Hummel Figurine Using the Hummel Number.

The easiest way to identify which Hummel you own is by the Hummel number on the bottom of the figurine.

You can read my guide on Understanding the Hummel Numbering System for more information on how to find the Hummel number and what it means.

Each Hummel figurine will have a Hummel number, this is the model number assigned by Goebel.

This PDF file has all the Hummel figurines list by Hummel number and corresponding name. You can use this to quickly search for the name of your Hummel.

Download the free Hummel by Number list here.

How to Identify Your Hummel Figurine By Name.

In some cases you may not have access to the Hummel number but you may know the Name of the Hummel figurine. Since almost anything to do with Hummels uses the Hummel number and not the name it is important to have the number for reference.

This PDF file has all the Hummel figurines list by Name with their corresponding Hummel number. You can use this to quickly search for the Hummel number of your Hummel.

Download the free Hummel by Name list here.

Hummel Trademark

Another important piece of information you need to value your Hummel figurine is the trademark.

The trademarks is used to date the figurine. Since a Hummel’s value can dramatically differ from trademark to trademark it is extremely important you understand which trademark your Hummel is.

You can read more about How to find the age of your Hummel here.

If you are looking for the value of your Hummel, you can get a complete Hummel Value Guide here.

If you have any questions about how to identify your Hummel feel free to leave a comment below and I will try to help you figure it out.



Related posts:

  1. Find out the age of your Hummel Figurine
  2. M.I. Hummel Figurines and Collectibles Value Chart – Hummel Price Guide
  3. Hummel Number Questions Answered
  4. Goebel Hummel Figurines Complete Buying Guide

Filed Under: Antiques, Appraisal, Authentication, Hummel Tagged With: Collectibles, Hummel, Hummel Age, Hummel Figurine, Hummel Name, Hummel numbering system, Hummel Price Guide, Hummel Value, Identify your Hummel

Comments

  1. Sue says:

    I have a figurine that I’m trying to identify. It looks very much like a Hummel, but the only marking on it is what looks like ” B Hummel” on the base of the figurine. Its the figure of a boy holding a book with the other hand in the pocket of a jacket with small flowers painted on it. The boy is wearing brown slippers that are much to large. I have a picture of the marking and figurine if needed to identify.

    Reply
  2. Mary L. Dulan says:

    I have a Hummel 198 2/0 Home From Market that has a different Markings than the TMK 1 – 8. It shows the copyright symbol © on the left and above the G in Goebel. if that wasn’t there it would be a TMK 5. Could you help me understand why this is so? Thank you Mary.

    Reply
  3. Mark Fisk says:

    I have a Hummel 111 Wayside Harmony that resembles TMK6 but has an added copyright symbol to the right of the G. is this a real mark?
    Thank you, Mark

    Reply
    • Ivy says:

      @Mark, We have answered this question here for you: https://www.antique-hq.com/wayside-harmony-hum-no-111-2770/

      Reply
  4. Jayne says:

    I have Hummel number 185 Accordion boy and Hummel number 240 Little Drummer Boy that I cannot find on the price guide.
    I have identified the year of manufacturer and the fact that they were all stamp signed.
    How do I find their fair market value?

    Reply
    • Ivy says:

      @Jayne, We have answered this question on our site for you, you can see the answer here: https://www.antique-hq.com/accordion-boy-and-little-drummer-boy-2785/

      Reply
  5. Peggy Deyton says:

    I have what looks like a Hummel figurine but cannot find a number or a mark. I know that it is old because of where it came from. It is a little mail boy with a mail pouch around his shoulder. He is holding a letter up and a little dog is sitting beside him with what looks like a package in his mouth. the mail boy has a cap on with a green jacket, brown shorts and brown shoes.

    Reply
  6. Heidi Castleman says:

    I have a figurine that looks like a Hummel but has no markings on it like my other Hummel figurines. It is a girl with blonde hair and orange bonnet standing next to a wood post and holding a basket. Does this sound like an original Hummel?

    Reply
  7. Jeff M Sickafoose says:

    Could you please help me identify these for a friend? They are labeled what appears to be “S 141/0 …S141/1…etc. there are 6 in total and I have pictures. Thank You.

    Reply
  8. Joe Black, Sr. says:

    I am looking at a Hummel with a TMK that I cannot locate on any list of Trademarks, etc. It is a missing Bee mark but unlike any on the charts. Does that make it a knock-off?

    © Goebel
    W. Germany

    Before German unification, no Bee, but the © is on the left of Goebel, not the Right. So what do I have? Thank you, Joe

    Reply
    • Ivy says:

      @Joe, Have a look at our TMK page here: https://www.antique-hq.com/find-out-the-value-of-your-hummel-figurine-322/

      The 1979-1990 TMK did not use the bee I believe this maybe the TMK your figurine has on it.

      Reply
  9. Peter Ehrenfeld says:

    Hi, I recently acquired a Hummel Decanter with the incised Crown Mark on the bottom. While there’s number a “24” on it, it doesn’t match my Hummel book, and no where in the book are there any decanters. I can send pictures if you’d like. Hopefully I found an ultra rare one!

    Reply
  10. bob lemberger says:

    I have boy with walking stick bass fiddle on his back .Base has M.I.Hummel bottom has Germany, bee above v a sort of crown over wrinkled wing and the #89/1

    Reply
    • Ivy says:

      @ Bob, I believe the trademark you described is a TMK 3 that was used between 1969 and 1972 the crown should be a little blue decal. The Hummel is called Little Cellist and the /1 means you have the 6″ model. If this is a TMK-3 you are looking at around $100-125 USD for this figurine.

      Reply
  11. Patty Hageman says:

    where can I find a list of hummels made by name and number? I have several figures and wish to identify their names. thank you.

    Reply
    • Ivy says:

      @ Patty The article above has two lists you can download 1. Hummels by number 2. Hummels by name

      These two lists should be able to tell you the information you are looking for.

      Reply
  12. Vernon Ray Hix says:

    I have what looks like a hummel it,
    a girl with a Bonet holding a purse with two gooses looking at purse

    Reply
    • Ivy says:

      @Vernon, Can you please tell me the numbers on the bottom of the figurine so I can figure out with figurine you have?

      Reply
  13. David says:

    Hi, could you confirm date of manufacture of this piece please wayside harmony figure.

    Reply

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