Doulton Burslem vase two handled ovoid china vase. Decorated with wild roses by E Challinor. Green painted base stamp Doulton Burslem, England 'Patent' (1891 - 1902). Inscribed '597, circa 1901. Signed 'E Challinor'. Height 5.91 in.
- Oviform /ovoid - The outline loosely resembling the shape of an egg.
- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
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Royal Doulton (England), item types