Eye catching Royal Doulton Slaters stoneware vase c1910. Beautifully crafted floral and foliate design encircling its shoulder. Deep blue rim and foot. The vase is 22 cm in height. Incised Royal Doulton mark (used 1902-1921) and Doulton Slaters Patent mark. Signed with the artist's monogram rOO (Jane Rumbol) and LB (unknown). Pattern number 3380.
 
The description Slaters was given to an unusual type of decoration which evolved in the 1880's. This was created by John Slater (manager of Doulton's Burslem Pottery) and was used predominantly between 1885 and 1915. The distinctive feature of these wares is a textured background achieved by pressing moistened pieces of textured fabric into the soft clay. A design was then applied over the textured body. The process was patented jointly by Doulton and Slater. For more information on Doulton visit our Maker's History pages.