HUMMEL HAMBURG BRONZE STATUE MR. HUMMEL MORS MAN HAMBURG GERMANY AS THE STORY GOES MR. HUMMEL WAS A GRUFF, GAUNT CHARACTER, DRESSED IN A SOOT-BLACK SUIT A STOVE PIPE HAT. MORE THAN A CENTURY AGO IN THE GERMAN CITY OF HAMBURG A MAN BY THE NAME OF HUMMEL MADE A LIVING BY CARRYING WATER TO THE WELL TO DO CITIZENS OF THAT CITY. HAMBURG LIKE A LOT OF CITIES ALONG THE GERMAN COAST, DID NO HAVE GOOD DRINKING WATER AND VERY FEW WELLS WITH PURE WATER. WITH TWO WODEN BUCKETS HANGING FROM THE YOKE ACROSS HIS SHOULDERS, HE WAS ONE OF THE MOST FAMILIAR SIGHTS IN HAMBURG AT THE TIME. PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THE CHILDREN, USED TO TAUNT HIM BY HOLLERING "HUMMEL-HUMMEL" WHEN THEY PASSED HIM; HIS SHORT REPLY WAS ALWAYS "MORS-MORS (KISS MY FANNY). THIS FIGURINE IS BRAS/BRONZE HAS HUMMEL HAMBURG ENGRAVED IN THE BASE IN THE FRONT AND IN THE BACK MORS. RARE PIECE GREAT STORY. FIGURINE IS 7 INCHES TALL. IT IS IN GOOD CONDITION. Early 20thC Hans Hummel Hamburg Bronzed Statue The famed Hans Hummel, water carrier of Hamburg A nifty little souvenir piece, in bronzed white metal, featuring the famed water carrier of Hamburg (Germany), Hans Hummel, with notations at the base which provide the identifying clues. Apparently t are a number of these figures throughout the city, and this is the classic souvenir item brought home by visitors for many, many years. Nice condition, fine patina.. Age: Early 20th century Region of Origin: Norway We accept PayPal, Google checkout by amazon and credit card payments made through them. Orders will be shipped within 1 business days after receiving cleared payment. US packages should arrive in 3 to 5 business days. Most international packages are delivered in less than 10 business days, but can some times take for two weeks or longer due to postal office or customs delays. We do also combine shipping. 7 day money back guarantee! Buyer pays return shipping! I am here to make your shopping experience a happy and memorable one! If you have any questions or concerns please contact me! ENJOY!