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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

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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

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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 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

Black chalkware statue lamp

Lady by Quattromini – Reg 891177

This is the second table lamp in the set of two by Quattromini with Umberto and Gino Berti that was registered … More

Raw chalkware figurine lamp

Warrior by Quattromini – Reg 891176

This is the first of 2 table lamp designs by Quattromini and Berti. It was registered on 2 April 1959 along … More

Raw chalkware figurine

Drummer by Quattromini – Reg 892147

I suspect that this piece was sold as a pair alongside Lady drummer by Quattromini – Reg 892146. Do you have … More

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Drummer by Quattromini – Reg 892146

This is very much like a Duron, but having the skirt as part of the chalkware and not a piece … More

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Child by Menesini – Reg 890552

This piece by Menesini is a little unusual as it features a couple of figurines on one piece and it … More

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Sitting lady by Menesini – Reg 890460

I found this piece during a search through the British Trade archives at Kew Gardens, London. It was originally registered … More

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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

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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

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