The Hummel Mark of Authenticity

At CollectorsLine, we carry only the finest collectible figurines. We are delighted to present the beautiful M.I. Hummel line made created by the Goeble Company.

Everyone agrees that the artistry and quality of authentic M.I. Hummel products are beyond compare. Only genuine M.I. Hummel figurines are created according to the strict quality control procedures established by Goebel and Sister Hummel back in the 1930s. As with any popular collectible, counterfeit and look-a-likes are put in production. Some reproduction pieces are difficult to determine authenticity. One way that you can clearly identify your Hummel is to check for authenticity marks on the bottom of the piece, a sure sign of an authentic Hummel figurine.

The Signature:
To determine if a figurine, plate, or bell is a genuine M.I. Hummel piece, there are definitive marks of identification. The first is the signature of Sister M.I. Hummel incised on the base of most every piece. When Sister Hummel and Franz Goebel decided to collaborate, it was agreed that her signature, her personal stamp of approval, would appear on every piece. It does so, to this day. The only exception appears on figurines without bases or any adequate surface to display the signature.

The Goebel Backstamp:
The other definitive identifier is the Goebel backstamp on the underside of the figurine -- the official Goebel trademark. Though the look of the trademark has varied since 1935, every authentic M.I. Hummel figurine will have a Goebel stamp on its underside. Over the years, any change in the backstamp has been a source of excitement for M.I. Hummel collectors. Most of the known marks used over the years are shown here. However, from time to time, a rare and undocumented variation may surface. Use the chart below to take the first step in identifying your Hummels and find out when they were produced.

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