Doulton Burslem Vase with Frogs Mice & Birds
by Peter Roberts
(Australia)
Doulton Vase showing frogs
I have an interesting china vase I would like to share. The vase is stamped on the base Doulton Burslem with the coronet on top and England underneath which I have been able to find out dates it between 1891 -1902.
The number 356 is also inscribed on the base. There are no other marks.
Size is 17cm in height and condition is very good with no damage.
I have been searching the web trying to find a similar example in order to find out a value but have been unsuccessful.
- The first picture shows one side of the vase that shows 2 frogs playing flutes.
- Pic 2 shows a mouse running.
- Pic 3 shows the top that is in the form of 2 eagles or phoenix heads.
Water can be poured through the hollowed birds beaks.
I was wondering if something like this with the frogs and mouse could have been influenced by George Tinworth?
I would love to know more about it as it certainly appears to be a fun piece, certainly away from the mould of the traditional Doulton pieces.
I would appreciate any thoughts or comments.
Thanks, Peter