Rare Doulton Slaters Vase c.1905

For offer is a rare Antique Doulton Slaters Vase in dark blue and gilt with pale blue stylised roses on a gilt and brown banding, dating from around 1905. Manufactured in salt glaze art stoneware from the early 20th Century with the Chine Ware design from the Doulton Slater Period. "The distinctive feature of Chine Ware is a textured netted background surface obtained by pressing moistened pieces of old point lace linen and other fabrics into the soft clay soon after the pots had come to the wheel." (' The Doulton Lambeth Wares', page 177, Louise Irvine) 'Royal Doulton England' and partial 'Doulton Slaters Patent' impressed backstamps on base plus the number 5562. Also it has the initials Eb impressed which is possibly Ethel Beard (1890-1930) a Doulton Ware Assistant. In excellent condition with no cracks or restoration. For accuracy there is a miniscule 2 millimeter imperfection on rim as photographed but difficult to spot and some light gilt wear. A quite striking vase