What are Hummel Christmas ornaments worth?

Most Hummel figurines are worth $50-$75. Some models reach several hundred dollars. Special individual Hummel figurines can be sold for thousands and even tens of thousands of dollars.

What Christmas ornaments are worth money?

11 Vintage Christmas Decorations That Might Be Worth Some Cash

• Putz Houses. eBay. Putz houses were popular starting in 18th-century Europe.
• Jingle Bells. eBay. Jingle bells are tiny bells that were made for crafts or gift decorations.
• Mica snow. eBay.
• Ornament Hangers. eBay.
• Santa Claus Figurines. eBay.
• Shiny Brites. eBay.

What are the rarest Hummels?

Adventure Bound is the most rare and valuable Hummel figurine. This 8-inch figure depicts seven little boys heading out on an adventure. Models with the “Full Bee” stamp (also called the TMK-2) were created before 1959.

Why are Hummel figurines so expensive?

As more Hummel figurines were produced and countless “special editions” were created, the resale value of these ceramics began to sink. The supply of Hummels just keeps growing as the generations that collected Hummels pass away, leaving behind thousands of their diminishing-value dust-collectors.

Are Christmas ornaments worth money?

Because ornaments have been used annually holiday trees since around the turn of the 20th century on into the 1920s, so they rarely come to market in pristine condition now. When they do, they’re worth a good bit of cash to collectors. If you’re bargain-minded, shop for ornaments like these during the off-season.

How can you tell if a Christmas ornament is vintage?

One of the most important indicators that an ornament is vintage is patina, or the wear that comes with age. Antique and vintage Christmas ornaments will show some wear, even if they are in excellent condition. You’ll see the mercury glass flaking off a bit or the metal taking on a dull appearance from tarnish.

Are Hummel figures still being made?

Hummels are still being produced today. Besides figurines (by far the most popular Hummel form) there are a variety of miniatures, dolls, plaques, tiny military vehicles, calendars, plates, music boxes, ashtrays, bowls, pots, candleholders, lamp bases, bells, Ba-Bee-Rings, holy water fonts,…

Are Hummels collectible?

Most used Hummels now sell for no more than $75 in shops, with prices likely to continue to fall as more Hummels reach the market. Other cute little figurines have suffered a similar fate. Precious Moments figurines, sold as collectibles, now have very little monetary value.

What are Hummel markings?

A Hummel figurine can be dated by the marking or trademark on the underside of its base. This mark is also referred to as the backstamp, stamp, or figure. This is very important as Hummel values are determined by age as well as scarcity.

What is a Hummel figurine?

Hummel figurines (also known as M.I. Hummel figurines or simply Hummels) are a series of porcelain figurines based on the drawings of Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel, O.S.F.