Royal Doulton Famous Ships series | East Indiaman tall flaired vase D5957 | #2 Tiny The Wedding Tour

The Wedding Tour

Royal Doulton Temple of Heaven rack plate

Flash William Moorcroft signature to base [initials]

Some flint and impurities in glass

Yellow collar colourway

Royal Doulton Famous Ships series | East Indiaman tall flaired vase D5957 | #2 Tiny The Wedding TourRoyal Doulton Famous Ships tall flaired vase D5957 East Indiaman Impressed shape number 8274 Many famous sailing ships are represented in this embossed, low relief series which reflects the British fascination with the sea and bears a special backstamp. In total 17 ships are depicted on various shapes. The East Indiaman depicted here, is typical of the ships of the East India Company which monopolised trade to the East in the late 18th Century. c.