Doulton Burslem Cabinet Plate, Cobalt Blue Botanical & Gilt DB318 contrasting shades — the whole

contrasting shades — the whole composition a tribute to the traditional English Rose and the warmth of a summer garden in full bloom

Each piece represents the golden age of English bone china figurine production

the overturned bucket

making Esmeralda among the shorter-lived Davies figures and correspondingly scarce in today's market

especially in Commonwealth countries with strong British connections

Doulton Burslem Cabinet Plate, Cobalt Blue Botanical & Gilt DB318 contrasting shades — the wholeThis exceptional cabinet plate was produced at Doulton's Burslem factory and registered with the UK Design Registry in 1888, as confirmed by the registration number Rd No 72067 stamped on the reverse alongside the Doulton Burslem England backstamp. At 9 inches in diameter with a scalloped gilt rim, this is among the most precisely dateable pieces of Doulton Burslem art pottery available to collectors, the registration number providing documentary