Doulton Burslem Iris Ewer, Cobalt Blue & Gilt Floral, Globular Form DB284 The facial features are rendered

The facial features are rendered with Royal Doulton's characteristic realism

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Produced : 1965 to 1981

Doulton Burslem Iris Ewer, Cobalt Blue & Gilt Floral, Globular Form DB284 The facial features are renderedThis exceptional globular ewer was produced at Doulton's Burslem factory during the late Victorian period, bearing the Doulton Burslem England backstamp and shape number X4526. Standing 7. 5 inches tall with a dramatically scrolled spout and squared handle, the piece represents the most elaborate example within this iris decorating series, distinguished by gilt highlighting applied directly within the iris petals themselves a more labour intensive