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Author: spinchip

Raw chalkware statue

Lady in dress by Carli – Reg 876055

This is by Carli from February 1955 #ImageOnly

Dog in basket figurine

Ashtray by Lohnberg – Reg 876034

The last in a series of four Lohnberg ashtrays from February 1955. Yes, amazing that it has a dog on … More

Train tunnel figurine

Ashtray by Lohnberg – Reg 876033

This is the third in a series of 4 ashtrays that were registered in February 1955 by Lohnberg. If you … More

Chimp figurine

Ashtray by Lohnberg – Reg 876013

This is the second in a series of four ashtrays registered in February 1955 by Lohnberg.

Male figurine

Ashtray by Lohnberg – Reg 876012

This is a piece registered by Lohnberg on 8th February 1955. It’s the first in a series of 4 ashtrays.

Raw chalkware statue

Lady figurine by Menesini – Reg 875042

This piece was registered on 17th November 1954 by Menesini.

Reg 906387

Lady Lamp by Nieri – Reg 906387

The last in a series of 4 produced by Nieri. This one was registered on 20th July 1962.

Restored lady bust chalkware lamp with red floral patterned lampshade

Lady Lamp by Nieri – Reg 906386

Update November 2020: Many thanks to Matt Rundle from the UK for finding the site and then getting in touch … More

Raw chalkware statue lamp

Lady Lamp by Nieri – Reg 906385

Another lady lamp in a series of four. This is very similar to Reg 901009 , just a change of necklace … More

Raw chalkware statue lamp

Lady Lamp by Nieri – Reg 906384

The first of a set of four lamps that were registered on 20th July 1962. I haven’t seen this model … More

Raw chalkware horse statue

Horse statue by Bacci – Reg 897372

I’m not sure how large the piece is, but looks very detailed. Does anyone know how the piece was finally … More

Raw chalkware statue

Indian on Boat by Bacci – Reg 896787

This is a second Indian piece by Bacci. The other can be found here. If you know how it was … More

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Raw chalkware statue

Indian Chief by Bacci – Reg 896786

This is by Bacci and registered on 19th September 1960. Do you know how it was finally painted? Do get … More

Raw chalkware statue

Bride ornament by Bacci – Reg 896726

This piece by Bacci was registered on 19th September 1960. I do not know how it was finally painted. Other … More

Bunny eggcup

Egg cup by Lohnberg – Reg 896596

This piece was registered by Herbert Lohnberg on 10th May 1960. There was no final product image submitted to the … More

Raw chalkware dog statue

Dog with Hat (2) by Paoli – Reg 875596

This is the mirror image of Dog with hat by Paoli – Reg 875595. I don’t know what colours were finally … More

Raw chalkware dog statue

Dog with hat by Paoli – Reg 875595

This somehow looks like a Scottish terrier, but maybe it’s the hat that does it. I haven’t seen this as … More

Raw chalkware statue

Lady Table Lamp by Carli – Reg 875806

Here is an example of a table lamp by Carli. It was registered on 21 January 1955. I am not … More

Raw chalkware statue

Kangaroo box by Carli – Reg 875640

This piece by Carli was registered on 15th January 1955. I do not know how the piece was finished, or … More

Raw chalkware elephant statue lamp

Elephant Lamp by Paoli – Reg 906260

This is a piece by Paoli from 24th May 1962. I don’t know how the piece was eventually painted, so … More

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