{"product_id":"goebel-hummel-hum-250-a-b-bookends-goat-herder-feeding-time-1960s-figurine-dec","title":"Goebel Hummel HUM 250 A\u0026B Bookends Goat Herder \u0026 Feeding Time 1960s Figurine dec","description":"\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Used\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition. Minor wear. The wooden base shows minor wear consistent with age. Please refer to photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goebel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bookends\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid 20th Century (1941-1969)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 in\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Animals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime Period Manufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960-1969\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 in\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Children\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese charming Goebel M.I. Hummel bookends feature two iconic figurines, \"Little Goat Herder\" and \"Feeding Time,\" from the HUM 250 A\u0026amp;B set. First modeled in 1960 by a team of talented sculptors, these figurines beautifully capture the innocence and charm of childhood, with the boy tending to goats and the girl caring for chickens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goebel M.I. Hummel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Little Goat Herder \u0026amp; Feeding Time Bookends (HUM 250 A\u0026amp;B)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Modeled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain with a wooden base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition. The figurines are well-preserved with visible no chips or cracks. The wooden base shows minor wear consistent with age, as visible in the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollectible Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e These bookends are part of the Goebel M.I. Hummel collection, making them a valuable addition to any Hummel or figurine collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted with exquisite detail, showcasing the classic Hummel style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produced in the 1960s, these pieces reflect the craftsmanship of the era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStory of it:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece is one half of a bookend set that was created by adapting the \"Little Goat Herder\" figurines (HUM 200) and mounting them onto a wooden base with a slatted fence that serves as a book rest. The identification marks and trademark are placed on the wooden base because the figurine's base is concealed. This modified version of the figurine first appeared around 1965 and was priced at $26.50 for the set, known as HUM 250 A\u0026amp;B. Typically, these bookends are found with trademark designs ranging from TMK-3 to TMK-6. However, there is a possibility of encountering an earlier TMK-2 mark due to unique cases within Goebel's productions. Goebel marked these items as \"temporarily withdrawn\" (TW) from production on December 31, 1989, with no specified date for reinstatement. 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