M.I Hummel is well known for its charming, rosy-cheeked children figurines. However there are many types of other items Hummel made with these charming children. Some of the more common items are: Christmas OrnamentsBellsPlatesBookendsHoly Water Fonts However, there are many other types of items that Hummel made. Here are some of the more uncommon items: Candle HoldersDisplay PlaquesKitchen MoldsTable LampsCandy and Trinket BoxesAshtraysClocksArtworkDolls In this article I will cover … [Read more...]
10 Boy Hummel Figurines You May Not Know About
There are many well known boy Hummel figurines, such as Hummel 1 Puppy Love or Hummel 7 Merry Wanderer. There are many boy themed Hummel figurines that you may not know about. I have covered my 10 favorite ones in this article. I have also included the estimated prices for each of them. 10 of my Favorite Boy Hummel Figurines With Prices In the below list I have listed some of my favorite boy themed Hummel figurines. There are many figurines to choose from, however I have highlighted some … [Read more...]
10 Girl Hummel Figurines You May Not Know About
There are many girl Hummel figurines, some are very well known such as Hummel 47 Goose Girl or Hummel 141 Appletree Girl. However there are many girl Hummel figurines that you may not know about. In this article I will countdown some of my favorite girl Hummel figurines you might not have heard of before. I have also included the estimated prices of them. … [Read more...]
Today’s Collectibles are Tomorrow’s Antiques
This article is a modern day collectible guide to tomorrow's antiques. Many of today's collectible items will become tomorrows sort after antiques. They will be just as sought after as many of today's popular antiques. Here are a few examples of popular antiques today: Phonographs Books Furniture Records Music Boxes Railroad Items Maritime Items such as compass, navigation tools and ship parts And anything else that is a sought after antique Here are some … [Read more...]
The Hummel Manufacturing Process
M.I. Hummel figurines have been handcrafted in the same Rödental factory since 1935. The process they use, not only provides us with the gorgeous figurines that we see today. It is also the reason for why they are able to provide the high standards of quality and craftsmanship, that they have come to be known for. The Hummel manufacturing process - or Hummel Manufaktur as it is known in Germany - has not changed much over the decades. The same techniques and methods that were first used back … [Read more...]
The History of Hummel
Ever since the production of the very first Hummel figurine. Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel has remained the driving influence behind the design and art style of every Hummel ever produced. As part of the history of Hummel, we will be taking a look at the life of Sister Maria Innocentia, and the how Goebel came to be the worlds leading manufacture of collectible figurines. … [Read more...]
7 Common Mistakes First Time Collectors Make
When collecting there are some important things that you always need to remember no matter if you are a first time collector or a well seasoned collector. I will cover these things in this article. Common Mistakes a First Time Collector Makes 1: Your Not Prepared - Being prepared is one of the most important things you need to do as a collector. The following is a quick list of ways to prepare before you start collecting. Do some research on the items you are going to collect. Doing some … [Read more...]
How to Sell Antique Furniture
Selling antique furniture is a little more difficult than selling other types of smaller antiques. There are a few things you need to consider that you would not have to with smaller items. Some of these things are: Shipping and transporting the item after the sell Packing the item for shipping Price of shipping and how much this changes depending on the location There are also all the usual things you need to consider with any antique or collectible you are going to buy or … [Read more...]
Where to Sell Your Antiques and Collectibles Online
With the technology age taking over it is becoming more and more popular to sell things online, this includes antiques and collectibles. I will cover the most common places to buy and sell antiques online in this article. If you have an antique or collectible item and you are looking to sell it online, then this tutorial should help you. Online Sites to Sell Your Antiques and Collectibles There are many different types of sites to sell your antiques online; some are niche sites dealing … [Read more...]
Types of Collectibles that are No Longer Worth Collecting
Things that Could Have an Impact on A Collectible's Value Over the years there are many things that can cause a collectible's value to fluctuate. Sometimes these factors can increase its value, other times decreasing it instead. Some of the main factors that impact an items value could be: Supply and Demand - If the demand is high but the supply is low then buyers could be willing to pay more, but if the supply out paces the demand the seller will need to offer the better deals in … [Read more...]
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