Doulton Burslem Iris Ewer, Cobalt Blue & Gilt Floral, Globular Form N. Faulkner when travel and cultural exchange

when travel and cultural exchange inspired artistic themes

and clean examples in first quality condition are seldom seen

William Cross Antiques is one of North America's leading specialist dealers in Royal Doulton figurines

The seven-year production window closed in 1999

and Royal Doulton limited productions will find HN5573 an essential addition to their collections

Doulton Burslem Iris Ewer, Cobalt Blue & Gilt Floral, Globular Form N. Faulkner when travel and cultural exchangeThis 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