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Category: Animal Figurines

Raw chalkware dog statue

Dog by Paoli – Reg 905240

Another dog ashtray by Paoli that was registered on 11 April 1962 For more information on Paoli, click here

Dog statue from chalkware

Dog by Paoli – Reg 905239

I think this is an ashtray, given the metal dish and is by Paoli Bros & Sons For more info … More

Raw chalkware reindeer statue

Wall ornament by Bacci – Reg 904898

This is the first example (I think) of Bacci producing a wall plaque. I don’t know how it would have … 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

Raw chalkware figurine

Baby deer by Paoli – Reg 895984

A nice animal figurine by Paoli, sadly not one that I have seen finished. Do you have this in your … More

2 dog figurines

Pair of dogs by Winton – Reg 891149

It is not clear what this is made from, although the last picture from the National Archives suggests that it … 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 figurines

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

Black chalkware elephant

Elephant by Duron – Reg 891990 / 6109

This is a late piece by Hermann Löhnberg that was awarded a certificate after the death of his father, Max. … More

Black chalkware donkey figurine

Donkey by Duron – Reg 891987

This was a piece that only Hermann Löhnberg had designed. His father, Max, had died in 1958 and it would … More

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Dachsund dog by Duron – 6073

The search site Worthpoint lists an auction (see auction details) back in 2012 that has two dogs, one a ‘stylised dachsund dog. I … More

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  

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

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

Raw chalkware figurine lamp

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

Raw chalkware figurines

Donkeys by Paoli – Reg 883533 / 416 B

I can only find two examples from Paoli that are in this style, the other being the Elephant. The piece was … More

Front face shot of a fox figurine made of chalkware

Fox figurine by Duron – Reg 885745 – 6040

[September 2021] My wife managed to pick this up on an auction site. It’s great to see it in the … More

Black chalkware figurine of a horse

Duron horse – Reg 885743 / 6038

This is the sixth piece in a 8-piece series with an animal theme. As per the other pieces, it was … More

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