Royal Doulton Dickens Fat Boy bulbous vase D5175 floral Designer: William K Harper

Designer: William K Harper

singer and comedian best-remembered as producer and star of the phenomenally successful Brandon Thomas farce Charley’s Aunt

Light glaze crazing visible on base at extremely close inspection (but it is an early example)

Royal Doulton Stoneware Drip Glaze vase with applied beads and floral decor

Issued in a Limited Edition of 5000 pieces to commemorate the Centenary of the Publication of the First Sherlock Holmes story "A Study in Scarlet"

Royal Doulton Dickens Fat Boy bulbous vase D5175 floral Designer: William K HarperRoyal Doulton Dickens Fat Boy bulbous vase D5175 Royal Doulton Dickens series was arguably one of the most successful Seriesware designs produced for some 50 years by Royal Doulton, with some colour and design modifications during the production period from c. 1908 1951 . This vase by it's number and excellent use of colour tones, would date from the late 1930s to 1940s era or thereabout Approx 17. 5cm (6 3 4") tall Approx 11. 5cms (4 1 2") wide