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Author: spinchip

Black chalkware figurine

Boy and ball (2) by Duron – 6094

This is piece is number 2 in a three piece set, see also Duron – 6093 and Duron – 6095. I have … More

Black chalkware figurine

Boy and Ball (1) by Duron – 6093

Another piece by Duron that does not have a registered number on the piece and has not been discovered at … More

Black chalkware figurine

Horn player by Duron – 6013

Often mistaken as a boy eating a banana (!), this is part of a set of musicians that Duron designed. … More

Black chalkware figurine

Lady bust by Duron – 6004

Here we have a bit of a mystery! This is a wonderful example of a Duron lady bust in our … More

Chalkware wall plaque

Wall plaque by Duron – 6006

Here is an example of a wall plaque by Duron, but currently without any registered design details. The code 6006 … More

Black chalkware figurine

Boy by Paoli – Reg 887094 / B.L. 13

This piece is of a boy with black cloth covering groin, gold necklace (in relief), red maraca in left hand … More

Musicians by Paoli – Reg 887094 / B.L.3

A small amount of ‘joining up’ with these two pieces. The black and white registration design was submitted by Paoli … More

Raw chalkware figurine

Man lying down by Romei – Reg 887143

Apologies for the quality of the picture, but I think this is a man lying down with his feet up … More

Raw chalkware figurine

Bobsleigh by Romei – Reg 887142

This piece was registered on 3rd March 1958 by Dino Romei. The design image shows that it wasn’t painted or … More

Raw chalkware figurine

Wall plaque by Dino Romei – Reg 887141

The design image that was submitted has not been painted or lacquered. If you have this piece I would be … More

Black chalkware figurine

Lady bust by Paoli – Reg 900217 / 107

This is a piece by Paoli Bros, but also with two other Paoli members, Giancarlo and Giampaolo. For more information … More

Kneeling lady with bowl figurine made of chalkware with flowers in her hair and gold embossed necklace

Lady by Paoli – Reg 896063 / 59

[Update Jan 2021] – Many thanks to Pam McGowan for providing a new image of this piece. She goes on … More

Black chalkware figurine lamp

Lady table lamp – Reg 893599

This is a piece by Nieri that was registered on 24th September 1959.

Black chalkware figurine

Lady bust by Menesini – Reg 892773

This is another piece that could easily be mistaken for a DURON. The design shape and finishing, with the red … More

Black chalkware figurine

Female by Paoli – Reg 892089 / 28

Another great example from Paoli of a lady bust. This one does not have a white base, but just stands … More

Black chalkware bust

Ornament by Paoli – Reg 892088

This is in a series of 3 designs registered at the same time. 892087 was never completed, but 892089 is … More

Raw chalkware figurine

Lady sitting by Duron – Reg 892003

Update Aug 2017 – I found the design image registered with the British Trade department. It shows a lady sitting … More

Raw chalkware figurine of a camel

Camel by Duron – Reg 892001

I don’t have any information on this piece, other than it is a camel under the Duron design by Löhnberg. … More

Raw chalkware figurine of a giraffe

Giraffe by Duron – Reg 892000

Update – Aug 2017. Found the original design images at the National Archives in Kew Gardens, London. This piece turns … More

Black chalkware wall plaques

Wall plaques by Duron – Reg 891997

[September 2021] – Maybe these pieces are also Durons? They have numbers 6100, 6102 and 6103 written on them 16/9/2019 … More

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