Doulton Burslem Iris Ewer, Cobalt Blue & Gilt Floral, Globular Form N. Faulkner William Cross Antiques is one

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

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

This charming jester captures the wit and whimsy of medieval court entertainment with exceptional detail and personality

All original factory finish and paintwork remain intact with clear backstamp showing HN1724 marking and registration number 804664

In the early 1860s

Doulton Burslem Iris Ewer, Cobalt Blue & Gilt Floral, Globular Form N. Faulkner William Cross Antiques is oneThis 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