Posted 10 years ago
katyrose
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Wondering if someone can help me with the name of these three angels. They are about 4-3/4" tall and bear the Goebel "three line mark". Any info would be appreciated!
Kate
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That Goebel mark was used from 1964-1972
The mold pattern numbers are "Rob 418, Rob 419, & Rob 420" which are incised on the bottoms. There may also be another number incised near the blue backstamps with a date. That would be the year the mold was created. These were probably bought at a Hallmark Card Store, one of their main U.S. distribution points.
Thanks so much for this info. still looking for the names of these angels, if anyone knows.
Kate
The "Rob" before the number refers to the designer Janet Robson. These appear to be from a set of Nativity-themed figurines and the descriptions are basically "Angel bearing Heart", "Angel bearing Cross", "Angel bearing Anchor" - there were also Joseph, Mary, baby Jesus, Kings bearing gifts, animals, etc. - Here is an actual dealer display sign with a figurine in front. They all appear to have numbers in the low 400's range and the mold designs appear to be from the circa 1958-1961 period.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOT-OF-2-GOEBEL-HUMMEL-ROBSON-Nativity-Easter-Dealer-Sign-/291415398397?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43d9b617fd