Description: HUM 449 The Little Pair - TMK-7 Height 5.375" Tall This figurine was first modeled by master sculptor Gerhard Skrobek in 1984. It has an incised 1985 copyright date along with the TMK-7 trademark. The copyright year "1985" is also applied by blue decal centered underneath the trademark. Announced in 1990, "The Little Pair" was an Exclusive Edition available to "M.I. Hummel Club" members only, who have belonged to the club continuously for 10 years. It was issued by means of a redemption card to those who were eligible. Hummel bears the inscription "EXCLUSIVE EDITION 10 Jahre Mitgliedschaft Ten-Year Membership M.I. HUMMEL CLUB " in addition to a black and yellow flying bumble bee in a half circle. The original issue price was $170. This is a closed exclusive edition. (CE)(EE) Goebel permanently retired this piece on May 31st, 2000 and it will Not be produced again. See below for the specifications: New Open Box - Hummel was stored in original box in attic with dozens of other hummels. Only opened box to inspect and provide accurate item description for this listing. Has Goebel New Crown Trademark (TMK-7) with copyright date "1985" centered underneath stamped in Blue on underside of base. Incised Hummel Number "449", Factory Control Number "21" and Copyright Date "1985" on underside of base. Incised "M.I. Hummel" on rear top side of base. Has special backstamp which states "EXCLUSIVE EDITION 10 Jahre Mitgliedschaft Ten-Year Membership M.I. HUMMEL CLUB " inside of a half circle, accompanied with a black and yellow flying bumble bee. Oversized: Hummel stands at about 5.375" tall, which is one eighth of an inch taller than the largest height listed in the catalogs' 5"-5.25" height range. Figurine has factory applied "Bruderlein und Schwesterlein The Little Pair" name sticker on rear side of base. Master Painter Hand-signed signature in black on underside of base, located to the right of the bumblebee. Hummel was Only Available to Club Members with a continuous membership for ten years! Rare Box Label: Original box has the rarer "No Photo" Goebel Label. Only one I've seen on eBay. Permanently Retired: Goebel retired this figurine on May 31st, 2000 and it will Not be produced again! Closed Edition. (CE) Exclusive Edition. (EE) Hummel is in New Open Box condition! No Repairs! No Chips! No Touch Ups! No Crazing! (Never Displayed!) Buyer to pay actual shipping expense determined by eBay. I Never profit from shipping. Green/Eco-Friendly Shipping : I recycle boxes, reusing ones I receive to ship out sold items. When necessary, I buy recycled cardboard only. Local Buyers: Save $$$! Pick up is available at Police Station in zip code 18951 in lieu of shipping. I do combine shipping and provide discounted pricing (Typically 5%- 10%) when purchasing multiple items, just request invoice prior to payment. Message me for more details/options. Feel free to contact me to inquire about other hummels you are looking for, as I have hundreds yet to list. Repeat buyers receive a discount! Item will ship within 24 hours of payment unless pick up is requested. All efforts were made to accurately describe this item. Since everyone has their own interpretation of condition and assessment of details, Please refer to pictures for exact condition and details of hummel and included material. Additional pictures are available upon request. I have many more Hummels/Goebel collectables to be listed on eBay. They all come from my mother's estate. My mother was the President of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Hummel Club during the 1980s through the 2000s and collected Hummel figurines for approximately 50 years. Many early, rare variations, club exclusives, special editions and other very unique hummels to come. Please save me as a favorite seller to keep apprised of new listings. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, concerns and/or comments. I welcome all feedback. eBay Member Since 2001. 100% Positive Feedback. 5 Star Seller.
Price: 57.5 USD
Location: Quakertown, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-09-03T21:07:39.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Gerhard Skrobek - Master Sculptor
Signed By: Master Painter
Occasion: All Occasions
Size: Large
Custom Bundle: No
Year Manufactured: 1993
Item Length: 3.25 in
Additional Parts Required: No
Suitable For: Display
Care Instructions: Clean with Dampen Cloth
Number in Pack: 1
Item Height: 5.375"
Style: 1990s
Features: Master Painter Signed, Closed Edition (CE), Exclusive Edition (EE), New Open Box!, Goebel New Crown Trademark (TMK-7), Ten-Year Membership Piece, RARE Goebel "No Photo" Label Box!, Oversized - Larger Than Catalog Lists, Permanently Retired in 2000
Finish: Painted
Room: Any Room
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 2.5"
Pattern: All-Over
Character: Little Boy & Girl
Signed: Yes
Color: Multicolor
Material: Porcelain
Subject: The Little Pair
Brand: Goebel Hummel
Type: Figurine
Era: Late 20th Century (1970-1999)
Customized: No
Packaging: Box
Collection: Hummel
Theme: Little Boy & Girl Standing Together
Original/Reproduction: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1990-2000
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Character Family: Little Boy & Girl
