Goebel M.I. Hummel # 86. w/Decimal Pt. "Happiness" 5.25" Tall - Full Bee

Description: Goebel M.I. Hummel # 86. With Decimal Point! - "Happiness" - 5.25" Tall (1/4" Taller than catalog lists!) - Full Bee Mark (TMK-2) - Closed Edition - Both Pig Tails Down! - Beautiful Glossy Vibrant Colored Example! HUM 86. Happiness - TMK-2 Height 5.25" Tall This hummel was first modeled by master sculptor Reinhold Unger in 1938. There are many size and color variations between older and newer models. Made with either square or rectangular base. Some older models have both pig tails down, most have one in a horizontal position. This hummel listing is one of the older versions from the early 1950s with Both Pig Tails Down and a rectangular base. This one also has a Decimal Point after the incised number, which is rare. This hummel is one quarter of an inch taller than the highest range of 4.5"-5" stated in the catalogs, standing at 5.25" tall. The original name of this hummel was "Traveler's Song" or "Wandersong" in some older catalogs. This example is quite nice, as the colors are vibrant and glossy. It also has the Master Painter "2" marking on the underside of the base in black. There is a tiny chip on the top of her hair, difficult to see. Has "" Full Bee Marking (TMK-2) stamped in Blue on underside of base. Hand Signed "2" in black, presumably from Master Painter on underside of base. Incised Hummel Number "86." (With Decimal Point!) and Factory Control Number "40" on underside of base and incised "M.J. Hummel" on rear side of base. Has "Germany" stamped in Black on underside of base. Has Both Pig Tails in Down Position! Most have only one pig tail down. Hummel is One Quarter of an inch Taller than the catalogs tallest height range of 4.5"-5", standing at 5.25" high. Colors are Vibrant and Glossy. Hummel is in good condition considering it's age! No Repairs! No Crazing! No Touch Ups! Very small chip on tip of hair, difficult to see. May also have a little dust from sitting in the China Cabinet for decades. I did not want to damage it inadvertently by cleaning it. 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. 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, Please refer to pictures for exact condition of hummel. Additional pictures are available upon request. I have roughly 500 hummels 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 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: 35 USD

Location: Quakertown, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-03-20T18:58:27.000Z

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