Add classic charm and functionality to your shelf with this delightful pair of vintage Goebel Hummel bookends, each featuring a sweet child deeply focused on reading. One figurine depicts a boy with a blue scarf reading an illustrated book, while the other features a girl with a red bow and orange apron doing the same. Both figures sit peacefully with their books in hand, hand-painted in soft pastel tones and detailed in classic Hummel fashion.
Standing approximately 5.5 inches tall, this authentic bookend set is marked with the TMK-5 Goebel V-Bee trademark and “W. Germany” on the underside, confirming their mid-century origin. Each piece also bears the original Wiesbaden Cuckoo Clock shop label, making this an even rarer collector's treasure.
Made of hand-painted ceramic and finished with care, these bookends are both decorative and practical — perfect for adding warmth to a library, nursery, or vintage-themed space.
Key Features:
Brand: Goebel Hummel
Theme: Boy & Girl Reading – Bookend Set
Trademark: TMK-5 (V-Bee logo, W. Germany)
Height: Approx. 5.5 inches each
Origin: West Germany
Material: Hand-painted ceramic
Design Notes: Seated children reading books; detailed socks, bows, and books
Special Markings: Wiesbaden Cuckoo Clock labels on both bases
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with vivid color and no repairs
Perfect For: ✅ Hummel and Goebel collectors ✅ Mid-century bookshelf decor ✅ Library or nursery displays ✅ German ceramic enthusiasts ✅ Book lovers and readers ✅ Unique vintage gift sets