Description: HUM 369 "Follow The Leader" - TMK-5 Dimensions 7"H X 4"W X 6.25"L This hummel was first introduced in the U.S. market in 1972. Therefore, the first available trademark for the U.S. market was the Last Bee TMK-5 trademark as shown here. It was originally modeled by master sculptor Gerhard Skrobek in February 1964. The figurine has an incised 1964 copyright date on the bottom. The original issue price in 1972 was $110. No major variations have been recorded in size, color or design over the years. This a closed edition. (CE) See below for the specifications: Has Goebel Last Bee ""Trademark (TMK-5) stamped in Blue on underside of base. First Available Trademark in USA! (Released in 1972) Incised Hummel Number "369" and Copyright Date "1964" on underside of base. Incised "M.I. Hummel" signature is located on rear top side of the base. Hummel stands at 7" tall, measures 6.25" long and is 4" in depth. Master Painter Hand-signed "X" in black on underside of base, located in the middle circle of underside of base. Hummel has strong Vibrant and Glossy colors. Closed Edition (CE). Hummel is in Good condition! No Repairs! No Chips! No Touch Ups! No Crazing! There is a tiny, extremely difficult to see, paint flake on the back of the girl's blue dress. See final picture for a close up. 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 many more 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. 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. 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: 200 USD
Location: Quakertown, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2025-02-02T21:12:39.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Master Sculptor Gerhard Skrobek
Signed By: Master Painter "X"
Occasion: All Occasions
Size: Large
Custom Bundle: No
Year Manufactured: 1972
Item Length: 6.25 in
Additional Parts Required: No
Suitable For: Display
Care Instructions: Clean with Dampen Cloth
Number in Pack: 1
Item Height: 7"
Style: 1970s
Features: Closed Edition, Vibrant Glossy Colors, Goebel Last Bee Trademark (TMK-5), Earliest Available Trademark for USA, Master Painter Signed "X"
Finish: Painted
Room: Any Room
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 4"
Pattern: All-Over
Character: Two Girls, One Boy & Dog
Signed: Yes
Color: Multicolor
Material: Porcelain
Subject: Follow The Leader
Brand: Goebel Hummel
Type: Figurine
Era: Late 20th Century (1970-1999)
Customized: No
Collection: Hummel
Theme: Boy, Girl & Dog Following Another Girl (Leader)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1972-1978
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Character Family: Two Girls, One Boy, Dog
