Description: HUM 385 4/0 "Chicken-Licken" - TMK-7 Height 3.25" Tall The full size figurine (#385) was first released in the U.S. market in 1972 as one of twenty-four new motifs released that year. Originally modeled by master sculptor Gerhard Skrobek in June 1967. In 1991, a new miniature size figurine, without the fence, was issued with a suggested retail price of $80 to match a new miniature plate series called the "Little Homemakers" - one each year for four years. This is the fourth and last in the series. It has an incised 1987 copyright date along with the TMK-7 trademark. This example is the "FIRST ISSUE" and has the special backstamp on the bottom of the base. Production of this figurine continued, without the special backstamp, until December 31st 1997, when this miniature size was Temporalily Withdrawn (TW) from production by Goebel. This was classified as a closed edition (CE) in January 1999. 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. (Never Displayed!) Has Goebel New Crown Trademark (TMK-7) stamped in Blue on underside of base. First Issue - This example is amongst the first produced, having the special "FIRST ISSUE ERSTE AUSGABE 1991" backstamp on the bottom of the base. Incised Hummel Number "385 4/0", Factory Control Number "10" and Copyright Date "1987" on underside of base. Incised "M.I. Hummel" on rear side of base. Oversized - Hummel exceeds the box labeled listed height of 3.125" by One Eighth of an inch, standing at about 3.25" tall. Master Painter Hand-signed signature in black on underside of base, located to the right of TMK-7 stamp. This figurine is the fourth and last in the "Little Homemakers" series, released in 1991. Hummel comes in original box with foam inserts. This size was Temporalily Withdrawn (TW) from production by Goebel on December 31st 1997. Closed Edition. (CE) Hummel is in New Open Box condition! No Repairs! No Chips! No Touch Ups! No Crazing! (Never Displayed!) I have the other hummels in this series, some listed separately and others to follow. If interested in purchasing as a set, I will apply a discount and ship together. Message me with your offer and/or for more details about a grouping of pieces you may need to complete the set. 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/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: 25 USD
Location: Quakertown, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-09-11T22:40:07.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Gerhard Skrobek - Master Sculptor
Signed By: Master Painter
Occasion: All Occasions
Size: Large
Custom Bundle: No
Year Manufactured: 1990
Item Length: 1.75 in
Additional Parts Required: No
Suitable For: Display
Care Instructions: Clean with Dampen Cloth
Number in Pack: 1
Item Height: 3.25"
Style: 1980s-Early 1990s
Features: "Little Homemakers" Series, Closed Edition, New Open Box, Oversized (Larger Than Catalog Lists), Temporarily Withdrawn (TW) from Production by Goebel, Goebel New Crown Trademark (TMK-7), "FIRST ISSUE" Stamp, Master Painter Signed
Finish: Painted
Room: Any Room
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 2"
Pattern: All-Over
Character: Little Girl, Chickens, Chicks, Homemaker
Signed: Yes
Color: Multicolor
Material: Porcelain
Subject: Chicken-Licken
Brand: Goebel Hummel
Type: Figurine
Era: Late 20th Century (1970-1999)
Customized: No
Packaging: Box
Collection: Hummel
Theme: Little Girl Standing, Holding Basket of Chicks
Original/Reproduction: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1989-1991
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Character Family: Little Girl, Chickens, Chicks
