As one of the eight plate series released by Hummel over the years, the Annual Christmas Plate series was the shortest-lived. Hummel released its first annual Christmas plate back in 1995, with its last official Christmas plate being released in 2000. Modeled by master sculptor Helmut Fischer, what made these plates unique from many of Hummel's other plate designs, was the way in which they used raised reliefs instead of flat featured images. This gave the angel figure on the plate, a more … [Read more...]
Wayside Harmony (Hum #111)
Mark Fisk asked 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? Over the years many of their trademarks have been altered, either by choice, or out of necessity. The TMK6 was first used in 1979, which was when they first removed the classic Bee sitting in the V from their logo. While traditionally speaking, the © would appear to the left-hand side of the trademark. The TMK6 did have several variations made … [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...]
How to Tell If My Hummel is a Fake, Forgery, or Reproduction
Like with so many other successful brands in this world, M.I. Hummel has had its fair share of copycats and forgeries. If you have stumbled upon such a fake, don't despair. That little Hummel piece may actually still be worth something. Read on for information on how to spot a fake or a forgery. Some counterfeits may actually be sought after by enthusiastic collectors. After all they say "Imitation is the greatest form of flattery". … [Read more...]
Goebel Hummel Figurines Complete Buying Guide
Goebel Hummel figurines have been a favorite amongst collectors for many years. This figurines usually depict children doing various activities. Hummels are earthenware figures that are hand painted with warm color pallets. Common Places You Can Find Goebel Hummel Figurines. You can find Hummels for sale in a variety of places. Here is a list of some of the more common places to find Hummels for sale. Auction Estate Sales Yard Sales Antiques Stores eBay Ruby Lane Various … [Read more...]
Hummel Number Questions Answered
Hummel Number Questions I get a lot of questions around the different numbers on the bottom of Hummel figurines. Can you tell me what the Hummel number (Hum number) is? There is a hand painted number on the bottom of my Hummel can you tell me what this means? Can you tell me what the etched number means? Which number do I use to identify my Hummel? In this article I will answer these questions. Hummel Number Answers Hummel number (HUM Num) - This is an etched 1 to 4 digit number on … [Read more...]
Famous Hummel Museums Around the World
Das Berta Hummel Museum Location- Bavaria, Germany Opening Hours- Monday to Saturday- 9am - 5pm Sunday- 10am - 5pm Admission- Adults- 5, 00 Euro Children- 3, 00 Euro Overview- This Hummel Museum originally began as a house in 1875 and has been always owned by the Hummel family. It wasn't until 1994 that one room of the original Hummel house was transformed into a museum where guests could view hundred of Hummel figurines and associated artworks. Not only filled with … [Read more...]
How to Identify Your Hummel Figurine
In this article you will find 2 list to help you identify your Hummel figurines. Identify Your Hummel By Number 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. … [Read more...]
How to Understand the Hummel Numbering System.
Hummel figurines can have a variety of numbers on the bottom. Each number refers to specific information about that figurine. In this article I will explain what each number is used for and what information this number refers to. The HUM number is one of the most important numbers on your figurine, this is the model number and it identifies what the Hummel is. This number is called the HUM number. … [Read more...]
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