Rare Goebel Hummel TMK-2 The Photographer #178, Full Bee Germany. This Hummel features a young boy focusing his old-time camera as his dog stands below. It is very rare as it is stamped W Goebel with a Full Bee indicating it is TMK 2 from 1950. Incised on the bottom is “178” and hand printed The Photographer. Also, Germany is stamped on the bottom. MJ Hummel is impressed on the boy’s platform. It measures approximately 4 7/8 tall. In excellent condition with no chips or cracks.
There is no damage and has been cabinet kept. WIll be packed with TLC. From 1950 to 1955 the trademarks changed to designs incorporating a bee. These backstamps are TMK-2. These stamps are sometimes referred to as the Full Bee Mark by collectors.
For That Special M. FOR FATHER’ # 87. For Father’ was an early 1940s release, formerly called’Father’s Joy’ and originally designed by Arthur Moeller in 1938. This figurine is one of those Rare Orange Carrot variations! Color is Exceptionally Bright. Check Out This Boy’s Rosy Cheeks & Knees! I’ve had him for 18 years and his coloring has always amazed me. Black Light Shows No Chips, Cracks or Repairs. I see (4) manufacturing’flaws’ with a black light & magnifying glass. These’flaws’ are insignificant and mostly not noticeable at all but I feel I need to point them out. Since I did see them. Photo (7) shows a dark spot in front of his left foot – this is probably a small air hole. Photo (8) shows a small ceramic bump on the right side of the base as he faces you. Photo (9) shows the incised M I Hummel signature, a small bump on the back of the base and some lines in the paint behind & along his left foot. Black light shows the lines are under the paint and are not cracks could be hair from the painter’s brush. PHOTOS ARE PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. Photos are of Item for Sale. Merchandise is guaranteed to be as described. Thank You for looking! Please See my Other Items!