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Category: Head and Shoulder Busts

Black chalkware figurine

Lady by Duron – Reg 883680 / 6002

A lady holding a small boy in her arms. On the piece in our collection, it is difficult to make … More

Raw chalkware statue

Lady bust – Reg 900216 / 106

July 2017 – I don’t have an image for this piece, but one was auctioned, according to the Worthpoint site. Given the … More

Raw chalkware figurine

Lady bust by Carli – Reg 887533

I came across this bust whilst searching for DURON examples. I would be interested if you have this piece so … More

Black chalkware figurine

Lady bust by Duron – 6085

I don’t have any details on this piece by Duron other than it has the product number 6085 and the … More

Black chalkware figurine

Lady bust by Paoli – Reg 900217 / 107

This is a piece by Paoli Bros, but also with two other Paoli members, Giancarlo and Giampaolo. For more information … More

Black chalkware figurine

Lady bust by Menesini – Reg 892773

This is another piece that could easily be mistaken for a DURON. The design shape and finishing, with the red … More

Black chalkware figurine

Female by Paoli – Reg 892089 / 28

Another great example from Paoli of a lady bust. This one does not have a white base, but just stands … More

Black chalkware bust

Ornament by Paoli – Reg 892088

This is in a series of 3 designs registered at the same time. 892087 was never completed, but 892089 is … 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 figurine

Lady bust by Paoli – Reg 891906 / Nos 29

This is a very well finished lady bust by Paoli with great additional detailing on the headband, bracelet and earrings. … More

Black chalkware figurine

Lady bust by Menesini – Reg 888927

This female bust was registered on 28th August 1958 by Menesini. I don’t have any examples of the finished product … 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

Lady bust figurine with white head scarf and necklace

Lady bust by Duron – Reg 883681 / 6003

[Update 9/9/2019] – Terry got in touch to inform me that this piece was also made as a lamp (see … More

Raw chalkware figurines

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

Lady bust by Duron – Reg 887410 / 6042

Here is a small mystery, even though we have two of these in our collection. A registration certificate was not … More

Black chalkware figurine

Lady bust by Duron – Reg 886945 / 6067

This is another example of a Duron, given the product code 6067 and the familiar features. However, this registration application … More

Raw chalkware figurines

Pair of lady busts – Reg 886944 / 6064

I am pretty certain that this is a pair of Duron lady busts as it has a product code of … More

African head bust in chalkware on white base

Lady bust by Duron – Reg 885747 / 6015

This is another example of Duron pieces that were registered on 5th February 1959 by Löhnberg. More information can be … More

African style head made of chalkware

Lady bust by Duron – Reg 885746 / 6014

[September 2021] The item came up for auction on eBay, hence the colour images. A great example of a Duron … More

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