Object Description
A rare and exceptional Doulton Lambeth aesthetic movement stoneware vase decorated with stylized motifs by renowned designer and decorator Emily J Edwards and dated 1875.
Emily Edwards was the first woman designer and decorator at Doulton Lambeth and specialized in carved and incised foliate designs. She was only at Doulton Lambeth between 1871 and 1876 and her work is consequently much rarer than other Doulton Ware designers and artists.
This unusual vase combines the skills for which Edwards was renowned. The vase stands on a narrow round foot with a squat wide rounded body, pinched neck and trumpet shaped opening with an incised double rim. The vase combines ‘modern’ organic carved forms interspersed with small flower heads with the central band formed with small beaded edge panels containing a stylized bent over shrub with a single floral bloom. These are carved in high relief with similar patterns around the upper edge and with a band containing stylized leaf designs around the lower body. The vase is hand painted in tones of brown and blue with white beading and has an early Doulton Lambeth mark incorporating the date 1875. The vase has incised makers marks for Emily J Edwards and assistant marks for Emma Martin.