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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

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

Black chalkware figurine of a poodle

Poodle by Duron – Reg 885744 / 6039?

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

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Lady figurine by Paoli – Reg 891802

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

Panther table lamp by Paoli – Reg 891564

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

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Poodle lamp by Paoli – Reg 891563

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

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Baby table lamp by Paoli – Reg 887415

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

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Busts by Paoli – Reg 887414 / B.L. 16

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

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Sitting down statue by Paoli – Reg 887286

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

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Sitting lady bust by Paoli – Reg 887285

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

Raw chalkware figurine of a rabbit

Bunny lamp by Paoli – Reg 883531

Another great example of work by Paoli while I was researching for Duron figurines. A couple of bunnies at the … More

Tall giraffe

Giraffe lamp by Pogi – Reg 883416

This is a giraffe leaning against a tree. I found it while I was researching for Duron pieces. There is … More

Black chalkware figurine

Duron Squirrel – Reg 885737 / 6032?

A lovely example of a bookend with a difference. This was registered on 5th February 1959 and has a similar … More

Raw chalkware figurine

Chipmunk by Paoli Bros – Reg 883530

One of a pair, the other being the Female Chipmunk by Paoli Bros. and registered on 15th March 1957. Do you have … More

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Chipmunk by Paoli Bros – Reg 883529

One of a pair, the other being the laughing male chipmunk, this was registered on 15th March 1957 as a … More

Raw chalkware lamp

Pogi lamp holder Reg 883415

I found these during the hunt for more Duron examples. It was registered on 22nd March 1957 as a table electrical … More

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Accordion by Dino Romei Reg 887140

I have included this one by Dino Romei (registered 3rd March 1958) for completeness as it was listed as a … More

Raw chalkware figurine

Sitting lady by Paoli – Reg 891803 / 37

Here is another example of a figurine that looks similar to a Duron, but is in fact the work of … More

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Page of 4 images of black chalkware figurine

Duron lady bookend Reg 885736 / 6031

Lady bust with a large headpiece. Another single bookend, but I guess they may have been sold in pairs. If … More

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