How can you tell if a Hummel is valuable?
Factors That Influence Value Age – Vintage Hummels are usually more valuable. Age can be determined by the TMK marking style. Size and complexity – Bigger and more sophisticated models are usually worth more.
Why are Hummels so expensive?
The supply of Hummels just keeps growing as the generations that collected Hummels pass away, leaving behind thousands of their diminishing-value dust-collectors. Unlike the other collectibles mentioned above, Lladro figurines can start from a lofty price point.
What do the numbers on the bottom of Hummels mean?
The identifying marks on the UNDERSIDE of Hummels tell the Hummel Model Number (HUM), the size indicator (Arabic and Roman Numerals), the year of release (usually the year after the production year), and sometimes the paint and/or painters code numbers (incised Arabic numbers or script initials).
Is there a market for Hummels?
While modestly priced Hummels dominate the market, exceptional examples of these rosy-cheeked children can sell between several hundred to several thousand dollars. Some, such as the “Adventure Bound” figure group, have reached prices over $4,000.
How do you date a Hummel?
Hummel Marks & Markings
- TMK-1 The Full Crown (1934-1950)
- TMK-2 The Full Bee (1940-1959)
- TMK-3 The Stylized Bee (1960-1972)
- TMK-4 The Three Line Mark.
- TMK-5 The Last Bee (1972-1979)
- TMK-6 The Missing Bee (1979-1991)
- TMK-7 The Hummel Mark (1991-2000)
- TMK-8 – The Modern Hummel Goebel Mark.
What does the R on a Hummel mean?
The (R) is for registered only and has no other significance or added value. This bee can be dated from 1950 to 1959 with some variations in the mix. The Baby bees also came into play after 1955, and the stamped stylized bee also came in in 1957 and continued thru 1959. Message 3 of 3.
Is this Hummel final issue piece?
This Hummel is a final issue piece. I have a M.J. Hummal with a No. 126 above the name M.J. Hummal and the V with a bee and W. Germany “under” that marking. Towards the right bottom of the piece is a black “m” looking letter.
Do Hummel figurines have a date on them?
Hummel did not put dates on there figurines till the 1990’s (this date refers to when the artist completed painting the figurine) All Hummel (s) have a back stamp on them. This mark is usually on the base of the Hummel figurine.
What is the name of the Hummels trademark number?
Her trademark is the 1972-1979 one. Thank you so much I have three Hummels from my grandmother (maiden name Finsterbach–German enough?:). One is labeled “Chick Girl”, with number 57/0 & a V with a little bee and “W. germany” on base.
What is a Hummel bee?
A full bee is typically depicted in older models, and the image pays homage to Hummel, whose name means “bumblebee” in German. Larger figurines and those with a base also received M.I. Hummel’s signature. Each figurine has the so-called Hummel or HUM number. It’s a 1 – 4 digit number that identifies its model.