Update Aug 2017 – I have been able to confirm that this piece is by Paoli. This is a new era for Paoli as it is the first time that the two sons join the team.
It has the familiar ‘R.D.’ at the beginning of the registration number and is easily confused (as I was) with the work of Menesini.
Thanks to Pam McGowen for the image below;
Registered Design No: 900004
Date of registration: 10th January, 1961
Article description: a mantel ornament.
Name and address of proprietor: Giovanni Paoli, a British subject, Alfredo Paoli, a British subject, Giampaolo Paoli, an Italian subject, and Giancarlo Paoli an Italian subject, trading as Paoli Bros. & Sons, 125/127 East Road, London, N.1.
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