Complete List of Hummel Plates

M.I Hummel is well known for its charming, rosy-cheeked children figurines. However there are many types of other items Hummel made with these charming children. Some of the more common items are:

• Christmas Ornaments
• Bells
• Plates
• Bookends
• Holy Water Fonts

However, there are many other types of items that Hummel made. Here are some of the more uncommon items:

• Candle Holders
• Display Plaques
• Kitchen Molds
• Table Lamps
• Candy and Trinket Boxes
• Ashtrays
• Clocks
• Artwork
• Dolls

In this article I will cover Hummel plates, there are many different types of Hummel plates. There are annual plates, plates in general, mini plates and holiday plates. Let’s get started with annual plates.

Plates

Plates are one of the most common items I get asked about. There are a few sets of annual plates, mini plate sets, mini plates and one off plates.

Annual plates

In 1971, Hummel produced its first annual plate. This plate diplected Hum 21 Heavenly Angel and was released to the factory workers to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the W. Goebel Firm. The plate was later made for retail sale. This first plate was so popular in the United Stated, it was decided that similar plates would be released annually from then on.

Hum Number	Hummel Name	TMK
264	1971 – Heavenly Angel	4
265	1972 – Hear Ye, Hear Ye	4
266	1973 – Globe Trotter	5
267	1974 – Goose Girl	5
268	1975 – Ride in to Christmas	5
269	1976 – Apple Tree Girl	5
270	1977 – Apple Tree Boy	5
271	1978 – Happy Pastime	5
272	1979 – Singing Lesson	5
273	1980 – School Girl	6
274	1981 – Umbrella Boy	6
275	1982 – Umbrella Girl	6
276	1983 – Postman	6
277	1984 – Little Helper	6
278	1985 – Chick Girl	6
279	1986 – Playmates	6
283	1987 – Feeding Time	6
284	1988 – Little Goat Herder	6
285	1989 – Farm Boy	6
286	1990 – Shepherd’s Boy	6
287	1991 – Just Resting	7
288	1992 – Wayside Harmony	7
289	1993 – Doll Bath	7
290	1994 – Doctor	7
291	1995 – Come Back Soon	7

Anniversary Plates

These three anniversary plates are all larger (10 inch) than the annual plates.

Hum Number	Hummel Name	TMK	Price
280	1975 – Stormy Weather	5	$30 -45
281	1980 – Ring Around the Rosie	6	$30 -45
282	1985 – Auf Wiedersehen	6	$30 -45

Friends Forever

This is a four plate series designed by master sculptor Gerhard Skrobek in 1991 and released in 1992. These plates are 7 inches in diameter, the plates are smaller than an annual plates and they have a decorative border.

Hum Number	Hummel Name	TMK	Price
292	1992 – Meditation	7	$35 – 45
293	1993 – For Father	7	$35 – 45
294	1994 – Sweet Greetings	7	$35 – 45
295	1995 – Suprise	7	$35 – 45

Four Seasons

This series of plates are the work of master sculptor Helmut Fischerin the beginng of 1996. These plates measure 7.5 inches in diameter and contrary to the normal, the plate design elements are three-dimensional.

Hum Number	Hummel Name	TMK	Price
296	1996 – Winter Melody	7	$75 – 100
297	1997 – Springtime Serenade	7	$75 – 100
298	1998 – Summertime Stroll	7	$75 – 100
299	1999 – Autumn Glory	7	$75 – 100

Christmas Annual Plates

These Christmas annual plates were released from 1995-2000. These plates all diplict an angels doing various things such as playing a musical instrument, praying and so on. All of these plates were modeled by master sculptor Helmut Fischer.

Hum Number	Hummel Name	TMK
692	1996 – Christmas Song	7
693	1995 – Festival Harmony	7
694	1997 – Thanksgiving Prayer	7
695	1998 – Echoes of Joy	7
696	1999 – Joyful Noise	7
697	2000 – Light the Way	7

Celebration Plate Series

This is a series of 6.25 inch plates that was made available exclusively to members of the former Goebel Collectors’ Club (now the M.I. Hummel Club). These plates were released to celebrate the club’s 10th anniversary. These are modeled by master sculptor Gerhard Skrobek in 1985. One plate was released each year for 4 years.

Hum Number	Hummel Name	TMK	Price
735	1989 – It’s Cold	N/A	$50 – 60
736	1988 – Daisies Don’t Tell	N/A	$50 – 60
737	1987 – Valentine Joy	N/A	$50 – 60
738	1986 – Valentine Gift	N/A	$50 – 60

Little Music Makers Mini Plate Series

This is a four-plate series of 4 inch plates. Each one of these plates had a matching small figurine also issued at the same time. All these plates were modeled by master sculptor Gerhard Skrobekin 1982. There is no explanation for the non-sequential mold number/release year order. These plates all diplected boys playing musical instruments.

Hum Number	Hummel Name	TMK	Price
741	1985 – Serenade	6	$25 – 30
742	1987 – Band Leader	6	$25 – 30
743	1986 – Soloist	6	$25 – 30
744	1984 – Little Fiddler	6	$25 – 30

Little Homemakers Mini Plate Series

This plate series was released in 1988 and has 4 plates in it. These plates are 4 inches in diameter and also had small matching figurines released at the sametime as the plates. These plates were modeled by master sculptor Gerhard Skrobekin in 1986. These plates all diplected girls doing chores.

Hum Number	Hummel Name	TMK	Price
745	1988 – Little Sweeper	6	$25 – 30
746	1989 – Wash Day	6	$25 – 30
747	1990 – A Stitch in Time	6	$25 – 30
748	1991 – Chicken-Licken	6	$25 – 30

Century Collection Miniature Plates

The “Century Collection” miniature plates feature each of the limited-edition M.I. Hummel figurines on a single plate. Each plate is 4 inches and done in a blue and white motif.

Hum Number	Hummel Name	TMK
886	1986 – Chapel Time	N/A
887	1987 – Pleasant Journey	N/A
888	1988 – Call to Worship	N/A
889	1989 – Harmony in Four Parts	N/A
890	1990 – Let’s Tell the World	N/A
891	1991 – We Wish You The Best	N/A
892	1992 – On Our Way	N/A
893	1993 – Welcome Spring	N/A
894	1994 – Rock-A-Bye	N/A
895	1995 – Strike up the Band	N/A
896	1996 – Love’s Bounty	N/A
897	1997 – Fond Goodbye	N/A
898	1998 – Here’s My Heart	N/A
899	1999 – Fanfare	N/A

Second Release of Annual Plates

These are 6 plated released between 2000 – 2003. The 2002 plate also had matching figurines released at the same time. Each of these plated was modeled by master sculptor Helmut Fischer in the 1990’s and the first plate released in 2000. The 2000 plate ” Star Gazer” is part of the “Millennium” plate series and has a 60th anniversary backstamp honoring Hum 132.

Hum Number	Hummel Name	TMK	Price
920	2000 – Star Gazer	8	$125 – 150
921	2000 – Garden Splendor	8	$125 – 150
922	2001 – Afternoon Nap	8	$125 – 150
923	2002 – Bumblebee Friend	8	$125 – 150
924	2003 – The Florist	8	$125 – 150
925	2003 – Garden Gift	8	$125 – 150

M.I. Hummel Miniature Plate Series

Each plate in this 25 plate series has a 1995 copyright date applied by blue decals on the back. These plates are 3.25 inches and are a reproduction of the larger annual plates with the same name. These were produced in 1995 for the European market only. However they were available in the United States through the Danbury Mint. You could buy a custom wood wall display for $19.95 at the time of production.

Hum Number	Hummel Name	TMK
971	1997 – Heavenly Angel	7
972	1997 – Hear Ye, Hear Ye	7
973	1997 – Happy Traveler	7
974	1997 – Goose Girl	7
975	1997 – Rine into Christmas	7
976	1997 – Apple Tree Girl	7
977	1997 – Apple Tree Boy	7
978	1997 – Happy Pastime	7
979	1997 – Singing Lesson	7
980	1997 – School Girl	7
981	1997 – Umbrella Boy	7
982	1997 – Umbrella Girl	7
983	1998 – Postman	7
984	1998 – Little Helper	7
985	1998 – Chick Girl	7
986	1998 – Playmates	7
987	1998 – Feeding Time	7
988	1998 – Little Goat Herder	7
989	1998 – Farm Boy	7
990	1998 – Shepherd’s Boy	7
991	1998 – Just Resting	7
992	1998 – Wayside Harmony	7
993	1998 – Doll Bath	7
994	1998 – Doctor	7
995	1998 – Come Back Soon	7

Conclusion

M.I. Hummel plates have been collected by families all over the world. Each year waiting for the new plate to come out to add to the collection. Creating fond memories of giving or receiving these heart warming plates as gifts. Hummel figurines and items have touched many hearts around the world, being passed down through the generations.