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Author: spinchip

Old woman and shoe chalkware

Old Shoe by Lohnberg – Reg 878739

What was the saying, “There was an old woman who lived in a shoe”? Well Lohnberg registered this ashtray on … More

Jesus Mary and Joseph statue

Joseph & Mary by Lohnberg – Reg 878715

This piece was registered on 22nd November 1955. Similar to this piece called Parents & Child by Bacci – Reg … More

Accordion player figurine

Musician by Lohnberg – Reg 876391

The second in a small series of five musician themed figurines by Lohnberg. This piece was registered on March 3rd … More

Sailor in boat figurine

Man in boat by Lohnberg – Reg 879117

This was registered in January 1955 as a “sweet or trinket dish”. Has anyone seen how this ceramic was finally … More

Pixie by house figurine

Elf Ash Tray by Lohnberg – Reg 878229

This was registered as a smoker’s ash tray on 30 September 1955. It is most likely mad of enamelled ceramic, … More

STOP STRIKE writing on a basket held by small boy figurine made of chalkware set on a rectangular base

Boy by Lohnberg – Reg 877847 – 4634

The design was registered on 3 November 1955. In line with his other pieces of 1955, it was likely made … More

Raw chalkware statue

Bambi and Lilypad by Paoli – Reg 876462

The bambi design was used again by Paoli. This piece was registered in June 1955

Raw chalkware dog statue

Sitting Dog by Paoli – Reg 876461

Another dog in a small series by Paoli from June 1955. Do you have this piece? I’d be interested to … More

Raw chalkware dog statue

Another Police Dog by Paoli – Reg 876460

Someone must have liked dogs and the police?

Raw chalkware dog statue

Police Dog with hat by Paoli – Reg 876459

Looks like a mirror image of Dog with hat by Paoli – Reg 876458 ? Anyway, it looks like a Police Dog … More

Raw chalkware dog statue

Dog with hat by Paoli – Reg 876458

Another dog in a small series by Paoli from June 1955. Do you have this piece? I’d love to know … More

Raw chalkware dog statue

Dog by Paoli – Reg 876457

A small series of dog figurines by Paoli registered on 15 June 1955

Boy musician figurine

Banjo Player by Lohnberg – Reg 876392

Another musician in a series by Lohnberg that were registered on 3 March 1955. It looks to be made from … More

Boy musician figurine

Saxophone by Lohnberg – Reg 876390

This is another enamelled ceramic piece by Lohnberg, registered on March 3rd 1955, a few years before the Duron mark … More

Joseph Jesus and Mary figurine

Parents & Child by Bacci – Reg 878694

This is a piece by Bacci & Bacci, who were based in Salford, Lamcashire. I’m not sure, but is this … More

Whistling boy figurine

Tie and shorts by Lohnberg – Reg 876389

Number 8 in a series of 13 enamelled ceramic figurines by Lohnberg prior to his designs for Duron. This piece … More

Raw chalkware girl statue

Girl figurine by Lohnberg – Reg 876388

This was registered in March 1955 by Lohnberg years before the famous Duron series were created. This piece is made … More

Farmer boy figurine

Farm boy(?) by Lohnberg – Reg 876387

One of thirteeen enamelled ceramic pieces by Lohnberg from March 1955.

Farmer girl figurine

Farm girl by Lohnberg – Reg 876386

This is another piece in a set of 13 enamelled ceramic figurines by Lohnberg. It was registered in March 1955

Scotsman figurine

Male dancer by Lohnberg – Reg 876385

Another piece by Lohnberg from March 1955. It is made of enamelled ceramic.

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