Lladró Summer Bell 1991 Collector's Series Campana Verano #7614 in Box RETIRED

Description: Please take the time to read through my entire item description and view all the photographs. I consistently prepare accurate and detailed descriptions and provide clear close up photographs for all my listings. The aforementioned notwithstanding, note the photos and video when appropriate are still the biggest and most important part of this or any description. As the old saying goes, "a picture is worth a thousand words". If you would like additional photos or have specific questions just message me and I will respond ASAP. For your consideration is this vintage 1991 limited edition RETIRED (1998) Lladró “SUMMER BELL” handmade porcelain bell from the Collector's Society Series Campana Verano #7614 made by famed Lladró Artisan Francisco Polope. The bell comes inside the original Lladró factory box. The bell comes inside the original Lladró factory box. I came across several beautiful vintage Lladró porcelain pieces while cleaning out storage from my mother-in-laws estate and will be offering them on eBay for your consideration. This porcelain bell has been boxed up in storage for at least the past 10 years while her estate was being settled. Please note, although the bell looks clean as can be confirmed in the description photos, I elected not to wipe it down but rather leave the piece as found. To that end, the bell may have light surface dust and could probably use a light cleansing. The porcelain bell is made out of fine porcelain and has a matte finish. The bell weighs approximately 5.0 ounces by itself and 9.0 ounces secured inside the factory box. The bell stands approximately 2.75" tall and has a 2.75” inside diameter with a 3.0” outside diameter. The Lladró factory box measures approximately 4-7/8” long by 4.75” wide and 4.75” tall. Please refer to description photo #20, #21, #22, #23 and #24 for to verify the weights and dimensions and for more details about what I have described. The porcelain bell retains its original tear-drop shape porcelain clapper that is securely attached to the inside bottom with a small fine gold-colored chain. The inside of the bell housing is also clearly hallmarked with the iconic blue Lladró brand stamp and a small approximate 9/16” diameter black circle stamp identifying the piece as being from the “Lladró Collectors Society” and bears the date “1992” in the center. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE artisan that looks fabulous and will be admired by everyone who sees it. Please refer to the description photos to confirm the condition of the figurine and for more details about what I have described. I copied and pasted a brief history about Lladró porcelain from the internet and am including it below for your further review and consideration. “Lladró was established in 1953 by three brothers from Almàssera, Spain. Jose, Juan, and Vicente Lladró opened the first retail store in nearby Valencia in 1955, with their first factory following in 1958. The factory was opened near Tavernes Blanques, Valencia, but later moved to Tavernes Blanques. Today, the factory covers a million square feet. Known as “The Porcelain City,” the complex contains a Lladró museum as well as The Professional Training School. The brothers established the training school in 1962 to teach artists the skills they need to create and produce the figurines sold by the company. Lladró porcelain marks are listed in full on the company’s website. As with most companies, early works may be without markings. Items were initially marked with “Lladró” impressed into the bottom. When the company started exporting items to the United States and Canada in 1965, “Spain” was added. As a result, items produced between 1960 and 1965 were commonly marked “Lladró Espana” or “Lladró Made in Spain.” The blue flower mark seen on modern pieces came into being around 1970. The flower is a stylized combination of the Spanish campanillo, or bellflower, and an ancient alchemical symbol. It reflects the marriage of art and science evident in Lladró products. Items were marked with the flower above “Lladró.” The first stamp was missing the accent on the last letter of the name, and this was corrected in 1974. In 1977, the mark was again changed to include the copyright symbol and the acronym DAISA, the name of the Lladró Company that holds the intellectual property right to the Lladró range. In 1984 the mark was changed again to incorporate the copyright date and the four-digit model number. In 1990, the typeface was updated and the LFH number added. This number is unique to each piece and is related to Lladró’s Assurance Program”. Please look at the photos closely as they accurately depict the Lladró porcelain bell I describe and show exactly what you will receive if you purchase this vintage piece. If you have any questions or concerns about the bell, please email me and I will respond ASAP. The bell will ship from Texas zip code 77362 via USPS Priority Mail safely secured inside an 8.0" x 8.0" x 7.0" outer cardboard box weighing between approximately 1.0 and 2.0 pounds after packaging. Buyer pays true shipping cost, if you would like to estimate shipping to your home zip code you can enter the aforementioned shipping information into either the USPS or eBay postal calculator program. PLEASE LOOK AT THE OTHER ITEMS I CURRENTLY HAVE LISTED, AND CONTINUE TO LIST, ON EBAY. THANKS!

Price: 7.99 USD

Location: Pinehurst, Texas

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