Mantel ornament by Bacci – Reg 878695

This is a piece by Bacci & Bacci that was registered on 18th November 1955. Click here for more info … More

Tall lady by Paoli – Reg 895985

Well this is a massive change from the early Paoli pieces. I must admit that it looks an unwieldy piece … More

This is a very detailed full height ornament from the early 1960s. The Paoli Bros had other similar designs, such … More

This is the first time I have seen this registrar since my searches that have look at all designs from … More

Is anyone else thinking Maid Marion or Robin Hood for this piece by Paoli? I can’t imagine the bow or … More

Another example of a lam by the Paoli Bros (before the sons turned up). I have not seen this piece … More

[Update Oct 2019] – This has been on eBay for some time, but clearly not selling (£155 is a LOT … More

Personally this is the style I prefer the most by Nieri, the black lacquered figurines or busts. I am not … More

Another example by Nieri from the early 1960s. I am not sure of the material used to produce it, but … More

A fairly racey number from Nieri. I can’t make out the final colour of this piece from the black & … More

A more ornate finish than Lady lamp by Paoli – Reg 900146, but clearly the same Paoli designers. Do you have … More

This is another Paoli design for a table lamp that incuded the two sons, Giancarlo and Giancampo. As with other … More

This is another Paoli lamp stand registered in February 1961. Apologies for the blurred registration document! What is somewhat surprising … More

[Update Jan 2021] – Many thanks to Pam McGowan for getting in touch. She has this piece and kindly sent … More

This is another lamp by Paoli, this time with a bowl covering the thighs. I have not seen this on … More

This is another example by Paoli, this time with the two sons, Giampaolo and Giancarlo. I have found this piece … More

A very nice bust by Nieri with some great detail work on the hair and face. I have now found … More

Another drummer piece, quite popular amongst the designers on this site. It was registered on 10th May 1960 by Nieri. … More

The finish on this piece does not look like chalkware (too shiny?), but even the black and white image shows … More

A good example of a Nieri bust that could be mistaken for a Paoli or even a Duron. This was … More