Goebel M.I. Hummel # 80 "Little Scholar" - 5.75" Tall - Full Bee Mark (TMK-2) - Stamped Germany - Old Version with Brown Shoes and Hole in Pretzel - Closed Edition.

HUM 80 – Little Scholar - TMK-2

Height – 5.75"

This hummel was first modeled by Arthur Möeller in 1937. There are some color variations between older and newer models. Old Style has brown shoes. Additionally, the older versions, some of the crown and early full bee trademarks, have a hole in the pretzel on the top of the cone. Later pieces are solid. The cone in boy's right arm is called Schultute or Zuckertute, a paper cone containing school supplies and other goodies, which German parents traditionally give their children on the first day of school. There are variations with the size of the figurine, ranging from 5.25"-5.75" tall. The hummel in this listing is at the top of the range, standing at 5.75" high. Little Scholar sold for $7.00 on old 1955 price list, during Full Bee TMK-2 trademark era. See below for the specifications/variations on this hummel:

• Has "🐝" Full Bee Marking (TMK-2) stamped in Blue on underside of base.

• Stamped "Germany" in black on underside of base.

• Early Rare Version with Brown Shoes and Hole in the Pretzel on the top of the cone! Later pieces are Solid!

• Standing at 5.75" high, it at the highest range of height listed in the catalogs. (5.25"-5.75")

• Hummel Number "80" and Factory Control Number "48" both incised on underside of base. "M.I. Hummel" signature is incised on rear top side of base.

• "7" Hand Signed in black on underside of base, presumably by Master Painter #7.

• Hummel is in Excellent condition for it's age. No touch ups! No Repairs! No Chips! No Crazing! It may have some dust from sitting in the China Cabinet for several decades. I certainly did not want to damage it inadvertently by cleaning it.

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