Lladro Cat with mouse (2) #5236 - No Box candy Ellis Ceramics progressed from a

Ellis Ceramics progressed from a backyard operation to a commercial business in just a few short but highly industrious years

although there were actually fourteen different pattern designs

This gracefully tall 24 cm Kaaru New Zealand jug was part of my initial collection of 70s jugs that needs to find a new place to call home

The only tiny flaw I can see is the embedded sand (please see photo) to one of the roses (this just demonstrates the manufacturing process)

Lladro Cat with mouse (2) #5236 - No Box candy Ellis Ceramics progressed from aLet's talk about Lladro for a tick. Founded in 1953 by 3 brothers Juan, Jose and Vincent these bros had an absolute passion for fine porcelain. Due to this each piece of Lladro is one of a kind. Why? Because they are handmade and hand painted in Spain by some of the world's greatest porcelain artisans (or so the website tells me). This particular perfect pussy cat was designed by Juan Huerta. (I'm no expert but I am a fabulous researcher blowing my