Hummel Figurines and Hummel Collectibles
The extremely popular Hummel figurines are all based on the drawings and paintings of Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel who was a nun at the
Franciscan Convent of Siessen in Bad Saulgau, Germany. Sister Hummel's works were first discovered by Franz Goebel after a German publisher
began printing her artwork as postcards. Goebel started production of the highly collectible porcelain figurines after the Convent of Siessen
granted him permission to create the figurines based on Sister Hummel's artwork. The vast majority of the original art was done in the 1930s,
however the newer figurines have adopted a more contemporary appearance. Although Sister Hummel died in 1946 from Tuberculosis,
Goebel carries her legacy.
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Hummel Links
M.I. Hummel Official Site
The Hummel Museum
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Royal Doulton Collectibles
The Royal Doulton Company is world renowned English company who produces fine tableware, collectible porcelain figurines, character jugs,
glassware and assorted giftware. The Royal Doulton Company originally began opeation in London around 1815 in the area known as The Potteries.
The company was a relatively newcomer in comparison to other leading dinnerware producers of the time such as Spode, Wedgwood and Minton.
In 1901, Doulton products came to the attention of the Royal family and King Edward VII granted them the Royal Warrant, which allowed the company to
add new markings and a new name, Royal Doulton. Royal Doulton collectibles are extremely popular today, especially the chaaracter jugs, toby mugs
and their Bunnykins line of porcelain figurines depicting rabbits.
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Royal Doulton Links
Royal Doulton Official Site
John Doulton & Henry Doulton
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