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Charming Goebel/Hummel 1978 Christmas Bell, With Original Box

Check out this delightful 1978 Goebel/Hummel Christmas Bell! It is in perfect condition, includes the bell tag, and comes in its original box. This lovely porcelain Christmas bell is the first issue in its series, entitled “Lets Sing”. Its height is approximately 6” with a 4” width. This exquisite annual bell is in bas relief—for those not in the know, this means that the figure on the bell projects slightly from the background. On the front of the bell is an adorable young boy, sitting contently in the grass. Around his neck is an orange scarf and he is looking ever so colorful in a green shirt with blue shorts.

The little boy’s mouth is open to sing a tune. In his hands is an accordion and perched on its end, is a blue bird with its mouth open, singing along. The date, “1978” is in large red numbers on the back of the bell and at its base is the famous signature, “M.I. Hummel”. Inside the bell, printed in blue is: “First Edition, Annual Bell, HUM700, HANDCRAFTED, Goebel, W. Germany, 1977”. This beautiful bell is the result of a partnership between Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel, Franz Goebel and the Convent of Siessen. Goebel saw Hummel’s wonderful artwork and he then knew that the world needed to look through her eyes and see the gentle innocence of children she depicted. Now you have the opportunity to enjoy it, too! You can buy or bid on this exquisite bell at Woolvey.com, the net’s best selection