Description: HUM 479 "I Brought You A Gift" - TMK-6 - FINAL ISSUE 1995/96 Gold Medallion Tag and Rare Thank You Card! Height 4" Tall This figurine was first released in the U.S. market in 1989 as a free gift for joining the M.I. HUMMEL CLUB (formally Goebel Collectors Club). The hummel was originally modeled by master sculptor Gerhard Skrobek in 1987. It has an incised 1987 copyright date along with TMK-6 trademark. Also bears the inscription: "M.I. HUMMEL CLUB" applied by blue decal. A large black and yellow flying bumble bee is located above Club text on the bottom of figurine, in a half circle. This figurine is accompanied with a Gold Medallion Hang Tag which states "M.I. HUMMEL CLUB FINAL ISSUE LETZTE AUSGABE 1995/96" and a foldable Thank You card. This card is difficult to find as many were not saved throughout the years. Some figurines have eyelashes while others do not. This one Does have eyelashes. "I Brought You A Gift" was Not sold as an Open Edition! It was only given to members of the club. This figurine is a Closed Edition (CE) and was Permanently Retired (PR) by Goebel on May 31, 1996. See below for the specifications: New Open Box - Hummel was stored in attic with dozens of other hummels. Only opened box to inspect and provide accurate item description for this listing. Has Goebel Missing Bee Trademark (TMK-6) stamped in Blue on underside of base. Stamped " M.I. HUMMEL CLUB" in blue on underside of base. (Bumblebee is yellow and black.) Incised Hummel Number "479" and Copyright Date "1987" on underside of base. Incised M.I. Hummel signature is located on rear side of base. Hummel stands at 4" tall, which matches the height listed in the catalogs. Figurine has a Gold Medallion Hang Tag that reads "M.I. HUMMEL CLUB FINAL ISSUE LETZTE AUSGABE 1995/96". Master Painter Hand-signed signature with year (89) in black on underside of base. Eyelashes - This figurine Does have eyelashes! Some do not have eyelashes. M.I. HUMMEL CLUB foldable Thank You Card is included! This card is difficult to find as most were discarded over the decades. Original Black Hummel Club Box does NOT have a label! Apparently, Goebel forgot to attach the label! Have not seen another like this one. Figurine comes with Gold Medallion Hang Tag, "Thank You" Card and original "Unlabeled" black box with foam inserts. Closed Edition. (CE) (Never sold as Open Edition!) Permanently Retired. (PR) This hummel was permanently retired by Goebel on May 31st, 1996 and will Not be produced again! Hummel is in New Open Box condition! (Never Removed From Box, except for this listing purpose, Never Displayed!) No Repairs! No Chips! No Touch Ups! No Crazing! 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/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: 21.75 USD
Location: Quakertown, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-08-21T18:23:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Gerhard Skrobek - Master Sculptor
Signed By: Master Painter with Year (89)
Occasion: All Occasions
Size: Large
Custom Bundle: No
Year Manufactured: 1989
Item Length: 1.75 in
Additional Parts Required: No
Suitable For: Display
Care Instructions: Clean with Dampen Cloth
Number in Pack: 1
Item Height: 4"
Style: 1980s
Features: Closed Edition, New Open Box, Goebel Missing Bee Trademark (TMK-6), M.I. Hummel Club "Free Gift" Figurine, Master Painter Signed with Year (89), Final Issue 1995/96 Gold Medallion Hang Tag, Hard to Find Hummel Club Thank You Card, Rare "No Label" Hummel Club Box, Has Eyelashes! (Some Do Not), Permanently Retired by Goebel
Finish: Painted
Room: Any Room
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 1.625"
Pattern: All-Over
Character: Little Girl, Gift Giver
Signed: Yes
Color: Multicolor
Material: Porcelain
Subject: I Brought You A Gift
Brand: Goebel Hummel
Type: Figurine
Era: Late 20th Century (1970-1999)
Customized: No
Packaging: Box
Collection: Hummel
Theme: Little Girl Standing, Holding Basket w/Gift
Original/Reproduction: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1988-1990
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Character Family: Little Girl, Gift Giver
