Description: Goebel M.I. Hummel # 126. (With Rare Decimal Point after Number) - "Retreat to Safety, Plaque" - 5"X5" - Crown Trademark (TMK-1) - Master Painter Marked "757" - Closed Edition (CE) - Temporarily Withdrawn (TW) HUM 126 Retreat to Safety, Plaque - TMK-1 Dimensions 5" Tall X 5" Wide X 1" Depth Factory records indicate this hummel was first modeled by Arthur Meller in 1939. There are some slight size and color variations between early and newer models. Early models are typically larger. This same motif was also produced as a figurine by the same name, although the colors are different. (Hummel Number 201) Retreat to Safety was Temporalily Withdrawn (TW) from production by Goebel on December 31st 1989. This is a closed edition. See below for the specifications: Has "" Crown Marking (TMK-1) incised on backside of plaque. Incised "M.I. Hummel" on backside of plaque. Incised "126." on backside of plaque. Note there is a Decimal Point after the number, which is rarer, much harder to find. Hummel plaque is at the maximum size of the catalogs' dimensions range of 4.75"-5", measuring at 5" high by 5" wide. It may actually be slightly larger than 5", by a hair. Hand-signed "757" by Master Painter on backside of plaque in black. Colors are Strong and do retain Gloss. Backside is Super Glossy! Plaque retains Original rope hanger, in Excellent condition for it's age. Temporarily Withdrawn from production by Goebel on December 31st 1989. (TW) Closed Edition. (CE) Hummel is in Excellent condition considering it's age and rarity! No Repairs! No Chips! No Touch Ups! There is a tiny amount of crazing on the background of scene on plaque, near the boy's hand in particular. Very difficult to notice without a bright light specifically angled and viewed under magnification. The untrained eye will not see it. No crazing on protruding surface. Please view pictures with light and magnification, compared to the picture of same area without light and magnification. This example is the nicest one I've seen on EBay, by far. View other Crowns and compare for yourself. 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. Additional pictures are available upon request. I have roughly 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: 73 USD
Location: Quakertown, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-11-19T21:30:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Arthur Möeller - Master Sculptor
Signed By: Master Painter - "757"
Occasion: All Occasions
Size: Large
Custom Bundle: No
Year Manufactured: 1939
Item Length: 5 in
Additional Parts Required: No
Suitable For: Display
Care Instructions: Clean with Dampen Cloth
Number in Pack: 1
Item Height: 5"
Style: 1930s
Features: Closed Edition, Crown Trademark (TMK-1), Strong Colors with Gloss, Master Painter Signed "757", Rare Decimal Point after Number, Original Rope Hanger Attached, Backside is Super Glossy!
Finish: Painted
Room: Any Room
Handmade: Yes
Pattern: All-Over
Character: Little Boy, Frog
Signed: Yes
Color: Multicolor
Material: Porcelain
Subject: Retreat to Safety, Plaque
Brand: Goebel Hummel
Type: Figurine
Era: Early 20th Century (1911-1940)
Collection: Hummel
Theme: Little Boy Climbing Over Fence, Away From Frog
Original/Reproduction: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1939-1949
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Character Family: Little Boy, Frog
