Maker: Doulton  Pattern: Buttercup

Where to begin to describe this stunning set? The large ewer has an attractive moulded body with decorative moulded relief around the top and to the base. The rim is edged with gold and there are gold highlights to the ornate scroll handle. It is in amazing condition. The large bowl has a gilt rim (which shows signs of wear) and is beautifully decorated inside with just one cartouche of pattern to the outside. It has some light crazing noticeable mainly underneath to the base and there is a suggestion of a faint star crack, but this appears to be only in the glaze as it certainly does not go through to the inside. Bowl diameter 16.5 ins, 5.25 ins high. Blue printed Doulton backstamps on both pieces with the impressed date for January 1899 on the bowl. Chamber pot also available.

Dimensions: Ewer 34 cm to top of spur / Ewer 13.5 ins to top of spur