For offer  is a rare Doulton Slaters Vase in dark blue and gilt with pale blue stylised roses on a gilt and brown banding, dating from around 1905.

Manufactured in salt glaze art stoneware from the early 20th Century  with the Chine Ware design from the Doulton Slater Period. 

"The distinctive feature of  Chine Ware these wares is a textured netted background surface obtained by pressing moistened pieces of old point lace linen and other fabrics into the soft clay soon after the pots had come to the wheel." (' The Doulton Lambeth Wares', page 177, Louise Irvine) 

 'Royal  Doulton England' and partial 'Doulton Slaters Patent' impressed backstamps  on base plus the  number 5562.

Also it has the initials EB impressed which is possibly Ethel Beard (1890-1930) a Doulton Ware Assistant.

In excellent  condition with no cracks or restoration. For accuracy there is a miniscule 2 millimetre imperfection from manufacture as photographed, but it is difficult to spot, and some light gilt wear. 

A quite striking vase

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