RARE, EARLY PAIR of SPRIGGED DOULTON LAMBETH BEAKERS by ELIZA SIMMANCE 1882

RARE, EARLY PAIR of SPRIGGED DOULTON LAMBETH BEAKERS. These are a fine, early pair of stoneware beakers by the noted Doulton artist Eliza Simmance (or possibly Emma Shute, I can’t work out which, but on balance I think the former), made at the Lambeth factory and dates to 1882 – see back -stamp. They are depicted in a tapering beaker form with a silver- plated rim over pedestal foot and decorated with fine and intricate hand applied sprigging rendered on a stippled blue ground in bands. While the base is stamped with the above mentioned Doulton Lambeth factory marks, as well as Simmance’s (Shute’s) monogram, date and other impressed marks – see photographs and details. It measures 5 1/2″ (14cm) H x 3 1/4″ (8.25cm) W approx; and are in excellent condition with no defect at all to report, even the plate is good (in fact it looks not to have been used as do all of the pieces I’ve recently bought from a collection which I’ll listing over the next couple of weeks) – see photographs and details. This is a wonderful rare pair of early period Doulton Lambeth stoneware beakers by a fine artist which are in great condition and with a low start price should get considerable interest from all Doulton collectors. THERE IS NO RESERVE ON THIS SALE. Almost everything I sell is in the condition I have bought it, unless otherwise stated, (I have learnt to my cost in the past not to tamper with an item), and therefore I have neither had items repaired nor restored. I will endeavour to report on an item which has had either; however I take no responsibility if an item has been tampered with and I cannot detect it. Please don’t waste your time asking for a b. I will dispatch goods on clearance of any of the above. I do not accept – non UK. All parcels are well packed and protected with strong boxes, bubble wrap and packaging peanuts where necessary. So please read them carefully as they are binding. Do not hesitate to contact me if you need additional information.