Description: Goebel M.I. Hummel Plate # 745 - "Little Sweeper" Miniature Collectors' Plate - Signed & Dated by Robert Miller! - New Open Box! - 4" in Diameter - Goebel Missing Bee Trademark (TMK-6) - Master Painter Signed - First Edition of the "Little Homemakers" Series - Goebel Collectors' Club Pamphlet - Closed Edition HUM 745 Little Sweeper - TMK-6 - SIGNED! Diameter 4" This series was first issued in 1988 as a four part bisque-porcelain "M.I. Hummel" miniature plate series called the "Little Homemakers." Each is a limited production plate that was produced for one year only. Modeled by master sculptor Gerhard Skrobek in 1986. A matching figurine was released each year as an open edition to coincide with each plate. The original issue price was $45 in 1988, $50 for the 1989 and the 1990 plate and $70 in 1991. This is a closed edition. See below for the specifications: New Open Box - Hummel Plate was stored in attic with dozens of other hummels. Only opened box to inspect and provide accurate item description for this listing. (Never Displayed!) Has Goebel Missing Bee Trademark (TMK-6) stamped in Blue on backside of plate. The year "1986" is centered underneath trademark. Stamped "FIRST EDITION IN A SERIES OF FOUR HANDPAINTED NOT TO BE USED FOR FOOD Hum 745 The M.I. Hummel "LITTLE HOMEMAKERS" 1988-1991" in blue on backside of plate. Hummel plate matches the catalog's listed circumference of 4". Master Painter Hand-signed signature in black on backside of plate, located to the right of TMK-6 stamp. Signed and dated by the renowned collector and famous author of hummel books, Robert Miller, on April 21, 1990! Comes in original box with inner cardboard holder and Goebel Collectors' Club Pamphlet with Enrollment Form inside. First Edition in a series of four "Little Homemakers." Closed Edition. (CE) Hummel plate is in New Open Box condition! No Repairs! No Chips! No Touch Ups! No Crazing! (Never Displayed!) I have the matching figurine, Hummel Number 171 4/0, listed separately. If interested in purchasing both as a set, I will apply a discount and ship together. Message me with your offer and/or for more details. 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 dozens yet 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. Additional pictures are available upon request. I have many more 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: 26.5 USD
Location: Quakertown, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-09-18T19:49:35.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Gerhard Skrobek - Master Sculptor
Signed By: Master Painter & Robert Miller with Date
Occasion: All Occasions
Size: Small
Custom Bundle: No
Year Manufactured: 1988
Item Length: 4 in
Additional Parts Required: No
Suitable For: Display
Care Instructions: Clean with Dampen Cloth
Number in Pack: 1
Item Height: 4"
Style: 1980s
Features: "Little Homemakers" Series, Closed Edition, First Edition in Series of Four, Goebel Missing Bee Trademark (TMK-6), Master Painter Signed, New Open Box, Signed & Dated by Robert Miller!, Goebel Collectors' Club Pamphlet with Enrollment Form Inside
Finish: Painted
Room: Any Room
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 4"
Pattern: All-Over
Character: Little Girl, Homemaker
Signed: Yes
Color: Multicolor
Material: Porcelain
Subject: Little Sweeper
Brand: Goebel Hummel
Type: Miniature Collectors' Plate
Era: Late 20th Century (1970-1999)
Customized: No
Packaging: Box
Collection: Hummel
Theme: Little Girl Standing, Sweeping with Broom
Original/Reproduction: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1987-1988
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Character Family: Little Girl, Homemaker
