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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

Black chalkware figurine

Boy by Paoli – Reg 887094 / B.L. 13

This piece is of a boy with black cloth covering groin, gold necklace (in relief), red maraca in left hand … More

Musicians by Paoli – Reg 887094 / B.L.3

A small amount of ‘joining up’ with these two pieces. The black and white registration design was submitted by Paoli … 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

Kneeling lady with bowl figurine made of chalkware with flowers in her hair and gold embossed necklace

Lady by Paoli – Reg 896063 / 59

[Update Jan 2021] – Many thanks to Pam McGowan for providing a new image of this piece. She goes on … 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 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

Drummer by Menesini – Reg 889253

This is a kneeling drummer boy with CL102 written on it that may be part of a set of other … More

Kneeling lady black chalkware figurine on a circular base

Ornament by Menesini – Reg 889252 / CL102

This was registered by Menesini on 28th August 1958. The kneeling lady has the product code ‘C.L. 102’. I have … 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

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

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

Raw chalkware figurine

Lady by Duron – Reg 885749 / 6026

One of the finest examples of Duron chalkware (in my opinion). In this example, the ladies head is turning to … More

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