Royal Doulton
Presentation Vase

This is an unusual Doulton Vase,
stoneware with a mottled buff/white background with three floral sprays around the neck
painted in blue/green and cranberry. The base has impressed markings which are very
interesting--has the Royal Doulton Lion with no crown underneath him--impressed Made in
England and numbers X8714 -8827--Which dates this 1927/29. Initials LP- Lily
Partington who was a senior assistant at Doulton at the end of the 19th Century and early
20th century, and what is most interesting an impressed stamp in a square box which reads
-With the compliments of The Wor. Master & Brethren of the ERA Lodge No-1423, dated
17-2-34 which makes this a presentation piece. The height is approx 9 inches
and it is in perfect condition.
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