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When you look at the beauty and grace that is customary with Lladro collectibles, it’s hard to believe that the company originally specialized in jugs and basic kitchenware. It wasn’t until the mid 1950’s that the three original founders of the company, who happened to be brothers, came up with the first designs that would forever change the face of their company.

Lladro collectibles are still made today in Valencia, Spain and they have developed a world wide audience of faithful followers. The delicate figurines are truly remarkable in appearance and many of them are actually quite valuable. Here’s a quick guide to help you determine whether you’ve found a great Lladro collectible, or if you may be dealing with a knock-off.

Prior to 1970, the figurines made by the company are generally a bit paler. The company changed the ceramic porcelain they used after that period and from then on, the colors of the figurines changed slightly. Likewise, after 1974, a new symbol was added to the bottom of the figurines, which is a small, blue bellflower as well as a chemical symbol. If you have an Lladro collectible figurine that carries this mark, you’ll know that it was made after 1974.

Starting in the 1980’s, the company began producing what are now known as “Little Pals.” These are the first figurines made in the year and they are incredibly collectible. In fact, many will go for thousands of dollars, even though they are brand new. There are also several societies that were set up during this time period. To this day, there are many that are still in operation and membership continues to grow.

Lladro collectibles have emerged as some of the hottest figurines on the market. Whether they are a limited edition, a figurine representing world cultures or something very similar, collectors can’t get enough of this Spanish design house. If you come across an Lladro collectible, you may want to consider adding it to your own personal collection, since many of them will increase dramatically in value over time.

There are several licensed dealers where you can get your own new Lladro collectible, but there are few within the United States. However, there are a few stores that will stock a small variety of these great figurines and you can always special order one if you don’t see it in stock. For older varieties, the best places to look offline are at estate sales, auctions and even second hand stores. You can actually find an incredible deal at these stores from time to time.

Online, you can find Lladro collectibles at many auction sites and once again, the prices can be very low. Just make sure you are dealing with an authentic Lladro figurine before buying. You can ask the seller to take a picture of the defining marks and we recommend doing research on each piece before you consider buying it. This can save you a lot of money and you’ll know for sure that you are dealing with an authentic piece.

Originally posted 2008-08-31 05:00:49. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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