Old Hummel Figurines
Keeping Old Hummel Figurines Preserved and Cherished
Old Hummel figurines are difficult to come by these days but are out there. You must be careful when purchasing an old Hummel figurine to ensure it has the 2 signature trademarks that make them real and not imitation figurines. As part of the agreement between Goebel and Hummel these extremely valuable pieces are marked with the standard stamp by Hummel and a mold number from Goebel. Anything less is imitation.
An old Hummel figurine is created with a ceramic porcelain material. It is painted with oil paints and turpentine and then finished off with a glaze. Over time some of these pieces may see some chipped paint as an indication of age. You will want to watch these pieces for this to occur and keep it preserved in places that can preserve it as much as possible. Well preserved and well cared for figurines will endure time and will retain a large value. After all it is in the careful preservation of these fine artifacts that you have built a fine collection of old Hummel figurines.
Having collected these pieces you understand the nature of this collection. The detail and the finish make these old Hummel figurines classic and well endeared. A collection such as this only increases in value with each year that passes. Understanding the history behind such artwork is also important. Knowing the trademark signatures as well as the age of them will only help you achieve a truly valuable collection. So what kind of things should we be looking for?
We already mentioned the trademark signature with the stamp from Maria Hummel and the unique mold number stamped on by Goebel. Another key thing to remember is Hummel didn’t come into existence with figurines until 1935. You can be sure that a figurine marked any earlier is not a true Hummel figurine. Understanding these facts will keep you from the imitations and keep you with a very valuable and cherished collection.
The old Hummel figurines were hand crafted by both the master artists of Goebel and Hummel herself. Each mold created with very fine detail to reflect the true likeness of the artwork created by Hummel. Each figurine had to pass through Hummel and it was a requirement that each figurine truly depicted the likeness of the artwork as well as fully displaying the undeniable expressions of a child. Long hours spent crafting such molds to truly reflect the Goebel and Hummel standard.
It is thanks to this kind of dedication and standard that we have such a fine collection of old Hummel figurines today. It is thanks to this kind of work that we have lifelike figurines to remind us of the innocence of children. These old Hummel figurines have set the mark for excellence with their detail and careful precision. Each one of these figurines made with a passion for displaying to the world what childhood memories are all about. That has made the Hummel name so widely known to the world.
