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Category: Duron

Black chalkware dog figurine

Sitting down dog by Duron – 6072

Not sure what the Registered number is for this??? If you would like to see more about Löhnberg, see the About page  

Black chalkware figurine

Drummer by Duron – 6011

This is the first musician in a set of 3 pieces designed by Duron. It has the familiar product numbering … More

Black chalkware figurine

Drummer boy by Duron – 6012

This is part 2 of a 3-piece musician set by Duron. It has ‘6012’ on the drum at the rear … More

3 baby figurines in brown

Baby ornaments by Duron – 6124

This is an active baby! I have this piece in both a lying down (with feet in the air), crawling … More

Chalkware wall plaque

Wall plaque by Duron – 6106

A good example of a Duron wall plaque using the same style as markings as the Pair of wall plaques by … More

Chalkware wall plaque

Ice Skater by Duron – 6098

Owing to the style of the piece and the product number 6098, this is a Duron, but I have no … More

Black chalkware figurine

Boy and ball (3) by Duron – 6095

This is the last in a set of 3 figurines of a boy holding a ball. In this the ball … More

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

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

Black chalkware figurine

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

Black chalkware figurines

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

Black chalkware figurine

Lady bust by Duron – Reg 891986 / 6084

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

Black chalkware figurines

Bookends – Reg 883679 / 6001 & 6010

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

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