HERE WE HAVE AN ADORABLE HUMMEL BOOT ORNAMENT “ST. NICHOLAS DAY"  3.25” INCH HUMMEL ORNAMENT 2099/A TMK8. ON THIS BOOT ORNAMENT A LITTLE GIRL IS RECEIVING A GIFT FROM ST. NICHOLAS ON CHRISTMAS MORNING . IT COMES WITH ITS ORNATE CARD HOLDER WHICH IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. OPENED FOR PICTURES ONLY.  SEE  ALL PHOTOS OF THIS BEAUTIFUL HUMMEL ORNAMENT WITH STUNNING COLORS. IT IS IN WONDERFUL EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH NO CHIPS OR CRACKS AND ABSOLUTELY NO CRAZING.  HUMMEL ORNAMENT HAS NEVER BEEN DISPLAYED. VERY CLEAN. CARD HOLDER IS IN GREAT SHAPE TOO. . IT IS NOW TIME TO BE IN YOUR COLLECTION.   I WILL BE LISTING MORE OF MY HUMMEL COLLECTION SOON SO PLEASE CHECK BACK. I HAVE TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF MY HUMMELS. THIS HUMMEL WOULD MAKE A WONDERFUL GIFT OR ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION. 

$5.00 FIRST CLASS SHIPPING WHICH INCLUDES TRACKING. SORRY, NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK BEFORE BIDDING. IT IS MY OBJECTIVE TO HAVE COMPLETE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS PLEASE CONTACT ME AND I WILL RESOLVE THE ISSUE. I AM VERY PROUD OF MY EBAY FEEDBACK. THERE IS A 14 DAY RETURN POLICY. BUYER PAYS FOR RETURN SHIPPING. THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK. 

I HAVE SEVERAL OTHER HUMMEL'S LISTED.

Hummel's In History M.J. Hummel porcelain figurines began to appear in the '30s and are based on the drawings of famous German Franciscan Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel. Hummel's illustrations first became popularized throughout Germany when they were featured on postcards. These postcards caught the attention of Franz Goebel, a porcelain maker. After acquiring the rights to Hummel's illustrations, he produced the first line of Hummel figurines in 1935. At the end of World War II, the figurines achieved international success when American soldiers stationed in West Germany began sending figurines to families and friends in the United States. The Goebel factory workers were told to stop their normal work and makes plates for the soldiers to use. Some of the artists continued to make some figurines in their off time and some of the other workers would sell them from pockets in their coats after riding their bicycles to the U.S. Bases. Those soldiers bought the ones that reminded them of home and then shipped them home. As their moms, wives and sisters began receiving the figurines and sharing them with relatives and friends they created a demand for more.The figurines skyrocketed in price during the '70s with demand from avid collectors . Hummel's are quickly becoming popular again today. 

I have noticed that the Hummel's made in the final years in Germany seem to be sought after the most. Most of these are trademark 8 with the blue and gold box portraying the famous bee. The Hummel's with dog and cat themes  are becoming very hard to find. Also, many new Hummel collectors are seeking Hummel's with certain sculpture or artist signatures on the bottom of the Hummel's. My favorite sculpture was the late Gerhard Skrobek. My favorite artist is Ulrich Tendera. Hummel's with these signatures (and others) usually demand a slightly higher selling price.  The Goebel Company in Germany halted production of Hummel figurines in 2008