This is one of 2 variations of this plaque. The actual plaques are the same, but the metal frames are different. This plaque has the "222" embossed right side up. It does not appear that this piece ever had the felt backing. Bought from he Goebel archives through Das Bumblebees Haus. Archives certificate by McKenrick. Hummel measures approx. 4 7/8" x 3 7/8", TMK-2, Hum 222. No cracks, chips, crazing or repairs. No box. See our other auction lots for more rare large and small M.I. Hummel and Goebel figurines. Provenance: From the estate collection of Donald Deeks (1931-2020) of Venice, Florida, who assembled what is purported to be one of the most important collections of rare Hummel figurines in existence. Blackwell Auctions has been commissioned by his family to sell the entire collection of about 2,000 pieces, many of them either unique or nearly so.

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