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Author: spinchip

2 dog figurines

Pair of dogs by Winton – Reg 891149

It is not clear what this is made from, although the last picture from the National Archives suggests that it … More

Raw chalkware statue

Oriental lady by Bacci – Reg 900888

This piece is by Bacci. I wonder if the dome object on the boat was to hold a candle or … More

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Boy on boat by Bacci – Reg 900887

Another nautical piece. For more information on Bacci, click here

Oriental chalkware figurine in blue kimono sat in front of short table

Lady with box by Bacci – Reg 900886

Update November 2020: Many thanks to Matt Rundle from the UK for sending in a couple of pics of this … More

Standard lamp

Television lamp by Bacci – Reg 899931

OOF! Not sure what happened here. This looks like a school project and not the usual design competence of Bacci!

Standard lamp

Television lamp by Bacci – Reg 899930

This is a move away from Bacci’s ornament design and no doubt an influence of changing fashions. Not sure I … More

Standard lamp

Television lamp by Bacci – Reg 899519

Another television lamp designed by Bacci in February 1961

Standard lamp

Television lamp by Bacci – Reg 899518

Another television lamp by Bacci registered in February 1961

Standard lamp

Television lamp by Bacci – Reg 899517

A different direction for Bacci and the onset of television popularity in the household. I have yet to investigate the … More

Raw chalkware statue

Cheetah by Bacci – Reg 896256

Bacci had a number of animal figurines registered. This one is from April 1960. It was also available as a … More

Raw chalkware figurine of a poodle

Standing dog by Bacci – Reg 892165

I have seen several pieces registered by Bacci between 1959 and the end of 1961 (perhaps there are more). This … More

Raw chalkware figurine

Musician by Paoli – Reg 891973

This is the second piece in a collection of three musicians by Paoli. See also Guitar musician by Paoli – 891972 and Lady … More

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Guitar musician by Paoli – 891972

This appears to be the first in a series of three musician pieces by Paoli. See also Maracas musician by … More

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Friendly Lions by Paoli – Reg 891971

Originally registered as a “pair of mantel ornaments” in March 1959, I have not been able to find these on … More

Raw chalkware figurine

Male by Menesini – Reg 891917

This piece was registered at the same time as Standing lady by Menesini – Reg 891916 by Menesini on 23rd March 1959. I … More

Raw chalkware figurine

Lady by Menesini – Reg 891916

This standing lady by Menesini was registered in March 1959. I have not seen this design on auction sites. If you … More

Pelican statue

Ornament by Lohnberg – Reg 895718

This is another late piece by Hermann Löhnberg that was designed after the death of his father, Max. This piece … More

Black chalkware figurine with grass skirt

Lady by Duron – Reg 891991 / 6088

This is another piece by Hermann Löhnberg that was designed after the death of his father.

Black chalkware elephant

Elephant by Duron – Reg 891990 / 6109

This is a late piece by Hermann Löhnberg that was awarded a certificate after the death of his father, Max. … More

Black chalkware figurine

Sitting lady by Duron – Reg 891995

This piece was designed by Hermann Löhnberg in January 1959, with final certificate awarded in June 1960. Update Aug 2017 … More

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