Hummel # 21/0 “Heavenly Angel” – 4.25 Tall – Double Crown TMK-1+1 – Vibrant Glossy Colors! – Master Painter Signed – Stamped “Germany” – Closed Edition – RARE EXAMPLE in Impeccable Condition! HUM 21/0 – Heavenly Angel – TMK-1+1. Height – 4.25. This hummel was originally modeled by Master Sculptor Reinhold Unger in 1935. The old names of this hummel are “Celestial Messenger” or “Little Guardian” in older catalogs. There were several sizes produced over the years, including one with a “1/2″ size designator, the first of two hummels produced with that designator. Heavenly Angel is the motif used on the first Annual Plate in 1971, Hummel number 264. It was also used as a “tree topper” in 1994, Hummel number 755. This particular hummel for sale has not one, but Two Crown Markings! (One incised, One Stamped) The colors on this hummel are vibrant and glossy! It does not look 85 years old, but it is! It is also signed by the Master Painter on the base. This hummel is a closed edition. Rare Example in Impeccable Condition! Has “&####128081;” Crown Marking (TMK-1) stamped in Dark Green or Black (Difficult to distinguish which color) on underside of base. Has “&####128081;” Crown Marking (TMK-1) incised on underside of base. Incised Hummel Number “21/0″ on underside of base and incised M. Hummel signature on rear side of base. Signature is Bold and easily distinguishable. Stamped “Germany” in Black on underside of base. Hummel stands at 4.25 high, the mid-range height listed in the catalogs. Vibrant Glossy Colors! It doesn’t look 85 years old at all! Hummel is in Excellent condition for it’s age! May have a tiny amount of dust from sitting in the China Cabinet for several decades. I certainly did not want to damage it inadvertently by cleaning it. Although, as you can see in the pictures, it doesn’t appear to need cleaning anyway. Message me for more details/options. Repeat buyers receive a discount. Feel free to contact me to inquire about other hummels you are looking for, as I have hundreds yet to list. I will list those quickly for you if I have them. 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/details of hummel. Additional pictures are available upon request. 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 feel free to contact me with any questions, concerns and/or comments. I welcome all feedback.