{"product_id":"royal-doulton-welsh-miniature-egg-shape-vase-2","title":"Royal Doulton Welsh miniature egg shape vase | #2","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoyal Doulton Welsh miniature egg shape vase\u003cbr\u003eIncised shape to base 1085\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMiniature pieces in Doulton seriesware are generally quite scarce, even more so in one of the more sought after patterns, Welsh!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDepicts 2 scenes on this cute little vase Scene 8: Three seated women listening to the tale of another and Scene 7: Woman with basket chatting to woman with arms folded\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIssued: 1905 - WWII\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox 5.5cms (2 1\/4\") tall\u003cbr\u003eApprox 9cms (3 1\/2\") wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent condition\u003cbr\u003eGUARANTEED free from damage and repair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Royal Doulton Miniatures | their significance in the collecting world\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile miniatures are very cute little examples of Art Pottery, exotic glazes or series ware - that allow a collector to build a superb collection and house it in a very small space, they actually have an interesting history. In the early 20th Century - before Air Mail services were even an option - these tiny miniatures were actually marketed by Royal Doulton for customers and businesses to send to friends, family or business acquaintances as gifts - as they could be shipped easily via Sea Freight in the era. Many of these tiny pieces were marketed as gifts that could be sent in specially packed wooden \"crates\" that Royal Doulton sold them in as a Christmas or special occassion gift - we have seen literature that even allowed for a message on the box! There is much that modern day marketing could learn from a  company such as Royal Doulton - and these pieces were made for some some 100 years ago! \u003cstrong\u003eA word for the novice collector - not all small Royal Doulton items are to be considered a true \"miniature\" - strictly speaking a miniature will be in a miniature shape and under 7.5cms (3 inches) tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Doulton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49033582837988,"sku":"RA-0013148_C","price":250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9528\/7908\/files\/welsh_egg_2a.jpg?v=1779845177","url":"https:\/\/roundaboutantiques.com.au\/products\/royal-doulton-welsh-miniature-egg-shape-vase-2","provider":"Roundabout Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}