Goebel M.I. Hummel #331 "Crossroads" - Limited Edition Commemorative Issue - #1004 of 20000 (Early Example/Low Number) - Goebel Trademark (TMK-6) - New Open Box (Never Displayed, Serial Numbered) - Master Painter Signed & Numbered - Certificate of Authenticity Card, Yellow Quality Control Paper, Goebel Survey Card & M.I. Hummel Club Pamphlet Included - Closed Edition.
This hummel was originally modeled by master sculptor Arthur Möeller in 1955. It was first introduced in the U.S. market in 1972. The original price at that time was $45.00. In the summer of 1990, Goebel announced a worldwide limited edition of 20,000 pieces in a uniquely altered form, to commemorate the first anniversary of the opening of the Berlin Wall. The difference between the original 1972 version and the new limited edition version is significant and symbolic. Originally, midway up the sign-post was a small sign which read "HALT". Now, like so many similar signs along the East/West border, the sign lays on the ground. The original price of this commemorative issue was $360. During the production of this special figurine, the factory changed trademarks. Consequently, some pieces bear the TMK-6 trademark and some bear the TMK-7 trademark. This one is an earlier numbered example, #1004, with the earlier trademark. The outer box, certificate of authenticity and base of hummel all have the same matching individual number. This is a closed edition. 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. Figurine was never displayed.
• Hummel has "Goebel W. Germany" Trademark (TMK-6) stamped in blue on underside of base.
• Hummel has special Circular Backstamp "M.I. Hummel 1990 A Celebration of Freedom SONDER AUSGABE LIMITED EDITION" in blue on underside of base.
• Hummel has "Am Scheideweg Crossroads" stamped in blue on underside of base.
• Hummel has "No. 01004 of 20,000" on underside of base. All text stamped in Blue except for "01004", which is hand-signed/numbered in black by Master Painter.
• Early Number - This example is one of the earlier versions, number 01004 of 20,000.
• Master Painter Hand-signed signature in black on underside of base.
• Has incised Hummel Number "331" and Copyright Date "1955" on underside of base. "M.I. Hummel" signature is incised on rear side of base.
• Has original "Crossroads Am Scheideweg" factory applied name sticker on rear side of base.
• Comes with original special large two sided hand-numbered thick stock Certificate of Authenticity Card.
• Also included is original yellow Quality Control paper, Goebel survey card, M.I. Hummel Club pamphlet with enrollment form inside and numbered original box with foam inserts.
Hummel is in New Open Box condition. Mint! No Crazing! No Touch Ups! No Repairs! No Chips! Box may show very slight wear. See pictures.
• Hummel box will be placed into separate box for shipping. (Double Boxed)
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• All efforts were made to accurately describe this item. Since everyone has their own interpretation of condition, Please refer to pictures for exact condition of hummel and included material.
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