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Artiste:
I used to see my friend sell Hummels in his gift store!
Some are highly collectible and so rare!
Did you know?
Kerry:
--- Quote from: DavidinIndy on December 20, 2008, 04:08:03 am ---This Hummel is called "Runaway" and he is about 6 inches tall. He's a cute little guy, isn't he? My parents gave him to me one Christmas. I had my eye on him for a long time and somehow my Mom knew to buy him for me. I never talked about him to her nor Dad, so I really don't know how she figured it out. But there he was one Christmas, all wrapped up in a box and a bow!
This is the other side of the figurine. He carries a mandolin type instrument under his arm. I've always wondered what he's running away from? I'd like to think he's off on an innocent adventure and will be back in time for his supper. :)
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I've just been through this thread again, trying to decide which Hummel is my favourite (not easy to decide), and I think it might be this little chap, the Runaway. Having said that, however, I also love the guardian angel with the two small children, and I love the nutcracker too - he looks so mischievous.
The Runaway is so joyous. I have no doubt he'll be home for his supper, David. I remember setting out on just such adventures when I was about his age, complete with sandwiches and lemonade, with my dog in tow. We had so many wonderfully exciting adventures without once leaving the back garden. :D
Here's a photo of my bust of the Praxiteles Hermes, just taken this morning:
Hermes was the great Olympian God of animal husbandry, roads, travel, hospitality, heralds, diplomacy, trade, thievery, language, writing, persuasion, cunning wiles, athletic contests, gymnasiums, astronomy, and astrology. He was also the personal agent and herald of Zeus, the king of the gods. Hermes was usually depicted as a handsome and athletic, beardless youth, and sometimes as an older bearded man. His attributes included the herald's wand or kerykeion (Latin caduceus), winged boots and sometimes a winged travellers cap and chlamys cloak.
Lynne:
Although I haven't added to my collection in years, I collect Royal Doulton Rhodes China and assorted Austrian crystal stemware. The china looks like
And the stemware is of this variety:
I tend to favor the jewel tones in the stemware - ruby, cobalt, amethyst, and emerald.
I started this circa 1992, mostly stopped the collecting by 2002, but now I tote around a small brown scallop-like seashell and cobalt blue marble in my pocket most of the time.
We used to actually use the stuff on a regular basis. Maybe having a dinner party could be a goal for 2009. ???
Or maybe not. ;) ::) 8)
Kerry:
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Stunning! Love it! :D
Lynne:
--- Quote from: Kerry on December 22, 2008, 12:24:12 am ---Stunning! Love it! :D
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Makes a $6 Chardonnay taste like liquid gold, in my opinion. Which reminds me, I've been choosing Australian wines lately. I'll have to keep some of the labels, get your opinion!
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