The first thing you need to do is look for the Goebel trademark, also known as a TMK, at the bottom of your Hummel figurine. Each Goebel-produced figurine is stamped with the company logo. Different logos were used in different periods, which makes it easy to identify how old your Hummel is.

How can you tell the age of a Hummel?

1:053:06How To Identify Hummel figurines by Dr. Lori - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipNumber on the bottom and the shape of the mold will tell you whether or not you have a true HummelMoreNumber on the bottom and the shape of the mold will tell you whether or not you have a true Hummel figurine as well if it says West Germany or W Germany you know the piece is made after 1945.