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Raw chalkware statue

Lady with tanpura by Paoli – Reg 904894

This looks like an Indian lady with a tanpura. It is by the designers Paoli Bros. and Sons. More info … More

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Lady with cobra by Paoli – Reg 904893

I think this follows in the Indian theme, this time with a cobra at the ladies’ feet. For more information … More

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Indian lady with goat by Paoli – 904892

This would appear to move further west than the other oriental figures and looks more Indian in nature. The lady … More

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Oriental lady by Paoli – Reg 904891

I managed to find the info out on this one at the National Archives in Kew Gardens, London recently. It … More

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Mantel ornament by Paoli – Reg 904848

Another ashtray by Paoli Bros and Sons registered 20th February 1962 For more info on Paoli, click here

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Lady ashtray by Paoli – Reg 904846

This piece was registered in January 1962 by Paoli Bros and Sons. If you have this piece, do get in … More

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Mantel ornament by Paoli – Reg 904844

This was registered on 1st March 1962 as a mantel ornament and looks like another example of an ashtray. For … More

Lady figurine holding vase

Lady making vase by Paoli – Reg 904843

This was registered in February 1962 by Paoli Bros and Sons. I think it is a lady making a vase, … More

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Table lamp by Paoli – Reg 904842

This was registered in February 1962 as a table lamp and is of two prancing horses. For more info on … More

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Lady bust by Bacci – Reg 904807

This piece was registered in March 1962, but I only have the original design image and do not know how … More

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Lady ashtray by Paoli – Reg 904750

This is another piece by Paoli Bros and Sons. It was registered in February 1962. It appears to have a … More

Jesus, Mary and Joseph wall plaque

Mantel ornament by Bacci – 878715

This piece is a little different from other pieces by “Bacci”. Later pieces were registered to Bacci & Bacci. I … More

2 boys playing with snowball figurine

Mantel ornament by Bacci – Reg 878695

This is a piece by Bacci & Bacci that was registered on 18th November 1955. Click here for more info … More

Raw chalkware figurine

Tall lady by Paoli – Reg 895985

Well this is a massive change from the early Paoli pieces. I must admit that it looks an unwieldy piece … More

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Praying lady by Paoli – Reg 896184

This is a very detailed full height ornament from the early 1960s. The Paoli Bros had other similar designs, such … More

Adult and child reindeer chalkware statue

Ornament by Jackson – Reg 896127

This is the first time I have seen this registrar since my searches that have look at all designs from … More

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Female bust by Paoli – Reg 896065

Is anyone else thinking Maid Marion or Robin Hood for this piece by Paoli? I can’t imagine the bow or … More

Raw chalkware statue lamp

Lady lamp by Paoli – Reg 896064

Another example of a lam by the Paoli Bros (before the sons turned up). I have not seen this piece … More

Black chalkware figurine

Lady figurine by Nieri – Reg 896009

Personally this is the style I prefer the most by Nieri, the black lacquered figurines or busts. I am not … More

Chalkware figurine

Lady figurine by Nieri – Reg 896008

Another example by Nieri from the early 1960s. I am not sure of the material used to produce it, but … More

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