Description: Goebel M.I. Hummel # 421 - "It's Cold" - New Open Box! - 5.125" Tall - Goebel Trademark (TMK-6) - "Goebel Collectors' Club" Exclusive Special Edition No. 6 Special Backstamp - Master Painter Signed with Number - Original Goebel Tape - Closed Edition (CE) HUM 421 It's Cold - TMK-6 Height 5.125" Tall This figurine was first introduced in 1982 for members of the Goebel Collectors' Club only and not sold as an Open Edition. It was originally modeled by master sculptor Gerhard Skrobek. He sculpted from an original drawing by Sister M.I. Hummel. It has an incised 1981 copyright date along with the TMK-6 trademark. Also bears the inscription "EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL EDITION No. 6 FOR MEMBERS OF THE GOEBEL COLLECTORS' CLUB" applied by blue decal on the bottom of the base. The official issue price was $80 in the U.S. and $95 in Canada, in addition to the member's redemption card. This figurine is a closed Exclusive Edition (CE)(EE). 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 W. Germany trademark (TMK-6) with the year "1981" centered underneath trademark stamped in Blue on underside of base. Stamped "EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL EDITION No. 6 FOR MEMBERS OF THE GOEBEL COLLECTORS' CLUB" in blue on underside of base. Incised Hummel Number "421", Factory Control Number "Q" (Rare Letter instead of number) and Copyright Date "1981" on underside of base. Incised M.I. Hummel signature is located on rear top side of base. Size - Hummel stands at 5.125" tall. Catalog states the height range at 5"-5.25". Master Painter Hand-signed signature in black with numbers "84" underneath on underside of base. See pictures. Comes with original white box with Goebel Label with the unusual number "722". I have not seen one with this number yet. Has original two foam inserts with "Goebel" tape still sealed on one side! Box is in really good shape considering it has been sitting in the attic for several decades. Nicer than most I've seen. Closed Exclusive Special Edition. (EE)(CE) (Never sold as Open Edition!) Hummel is in New Open Box condition! (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 roughly 500 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: 27.5 USD
Location: Quakertown, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-11-12T21:35:49.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Gerhard Skrobek - Master Sculptor
Signed By: Master Painter - See Pictures
Occasion: All Occasions
Size: Large
Custom Bundle: No
Year Manufactured: 1982
Item Length: 2.75"
Additional Parts Required: No
Suitable For: Display
Care Instructions: Clean with Dampen Cloth
Number in Pack: 1
Item Height: 5.125"
Style: 1980s
Features: Master Painter Signed, New Open Box, Closed Edition (CE), Exclusive Special Edition No. 6, Goebel W. Germany Trademark (TMK-6), Goebel Collectors' Club, Retains Original Goebel Tape Sealed on One Side, Rarer "722" Numbered Box in Excellent Condition, Rare "Q" Factory Control Incised Letter
Finish: Painted
Room: Any Room
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 2.5"
Pattern: All-Over
Character: Cold Boy
Signed: Yes
Color: Multicolor
Material: Porcelain
Subject: It's Cold
Brand: Goebel Hummel
Type: Figurine
Era: Late 20th Century (1970-1999)
Customized: No
Packaging: Box
Collection: Hummel
Theme: Cold Little Boy, Shivering
Original/Reproduction: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1981-1985
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Character Family: Boy
