Kneeling Lady – Reg 891993 / 6090

[September 2021] – Many thanks to Barrie Freeman for getting in touch and sending me some images of this piece … More

Bookends by Duron – Reg 891992 / 6081

This is a pair of bookends under the Duron brand. Although the registration number states that the design was not … More

This may be a different era for Duron as this piece was registered in June 1960 and the registrar is … More

This was a very recent find, with thanks to Worthpoint, which has excellent search facilities. I was able to confirm that … More

This is a very well finished lady bust by Paoli with great additional detailing on the headband, bracelet and earrings. … More

This piece was by Menesini. As per other pieces, the grass skirt was added after the painting/lacquering process. Do you … More

This is a kneeling drummer boy with CL102 written on it that may be part of a set of other … More

This was registered by Menesini on 28th August 1958. The kneeling lady has the product code ‘C.L. 102’. I have … More

This female bust was registered on 28th August 1958 by Menesini. I don’t have any examples of the finished product … More

This is another great example of Duron bookends. I haven’t got the details for the registration date yet (another National … More

[Update 9/9/2019] – Terry got in touch to inform me that this piece was also made as a lamp (see … More

This is the 7th piece in an 8-piece collection of animal figurines registered under the DURON brand by Löhnberg. The … More

This figurine was certified on 9th April 1959 by Alfredo and Giovanni Paoli. Although the original design image was of … More

An example of an electric table lamp designed and registered by the Paoli Bros. The finished article has a very … More

This is another example by Paoli of a table lamp that was registered on 10th April 1959. For more information … More

Personally I don’t think this is one of Paoli’s best designs. It was registered on 1st May 1958 as ‘a … More

Another good example from Alfredo and Giovanni Paoli which was registered on 17th April 1958 as ‘a pair of mantel … More

Here is a small mystery, even though we have two of these in our collection. A registration certificate was not … More

I can’t decide if this is a male or female figurine, but I am going to opt for the former … More

This design by Paoli Bros. was registered on 17th March 1958 as ‘a mantel ornament’ and although not from the … More