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Lladro has been producing highly collectible porcelain art and figurines since 1953. The company, founded in the village of Almassera is now headquartered in Tavernes Blanqes, Spain. It continues to produce some of the best loved and highly collectible porcelain available. Their work is made of hard-paste porcelain of a tightly guarded “recipe”.  Anyone who collects fine porcelain is bound to find a Lladro that particularly suits their taste, and collection.

According to “The Prudent Collector”, through 1970, Lladro maker’s marks were pressed into the porcelain. From 1960 until 1963 the mark bore the name LLADRO with ESPANA in capital letters underneath, and the words “MADE IN SPAIN” below that. From approximately 1965 to 1970, they removed the ESPANA, keeping the stylized LLADRO and MADE IN SPAIN pressed into the porcelain.

It was in 1971 that they first started imprinting items with the blue back stamp (or bottom stamp) featuring the bell flower that collectors have come to associate with the company.

At Wonderland, we have been fortunate enough to secure this incredible piece, known as “The Harpooner”. This is a retired piece in perfect condition. It stands about 20″ tall and comes with a wood and velvet display base.  Check him out on your next visit, and as always, contact us with any questions you may have!

8251 S. Main Street, Helen, GA 30545

706-969-7075

mh106antiques@gmail.com

After a long, hot summer that managed to stretch well into October, temperatures in Helen are starting to reach that wonderful fall crispness. Can the changing colors be far behind?  Probably not, judging by this picture, snapped in Unicoi State Park – one of our neighbors, just down the road. At the Georgia State Parks website, “Leaf Watch 2018” is in full swing! On the site you can see pictures showing you how far into leaf season we’ve made it this year, learn about all the scenic places to witness nature’s change of color palette, and even find a link to weather.com’s fall foliage map.

You may be thinking “Wait. Isn’t this a site about antiques? Why am I reading about fall colors and crisp temperatures?” Well, sorry – I can’t help myself. Fall is such a splendid time of year – a season that evokes the most nostalgic feelings. There is something about the change of nature from summer to autumn, with its amazing  warm colors, the smell of pumpkin spice everywhere, and the anticipation of the upcoming holidays that makes me even more antiques-crazy than I am. Where better than this bucolic setting to browse through rows and rows of some of the most beautiful things we have found from days gone by?

So, whether you are planning your trip to the beautiful North Georgia mountains, or are lucky enough to live here, we hope you will take some time to visit Hidden Treasures (now Wonderland Antiques and Curiosities) to see what “new” old things we have in store.

8251 S. Main Street, Helen, GA 30545

706-696-7075

mh106antiques@gmail.com