Antique Doulton Burslem Hand Painted Iris Ewer Jug Artist Signed 8 Inch Vase For Sale

This is a beautiful antique Doulton Burslem ewer, hand painted with a striking iris design in shades of deep red and pink with green foliage on an ivory and gold toned ground. The piece stands approximately 8 inches tall and features an elegant scrolled handle with an orange painted interior, a gilded spout, and a gilt band around the neck.The base carries the Doulton Burslem crown and lozenge mark, along with a hand painted artist\'s monogram, possibly attributed to decorator Harry Mountford, though this attribution has not been independently confirmed. Doulton\'s Burslem factory employed skilled decorators who individually hand painted their artwork, and pieces bearing a legible artist\'s mark are generally considered more desirable to collectors than unsigned examples.Based on the mark style, this piece dates to the late Victorian or early Edwardian era, approximately 1891 to 1902.Condition notes: this is an antique piece and shows expected age related characteristics, including fine crazing throughout the glaze, consistent with pieces of this age. Please examine all photos closely, as they form part of the description. Ask any questions prior to purchase.A lovely example of hand painted English art pottery, well suited for a collector of antique Doulton, Victorian ceramics, or floral decorative art.