A rare Royal Doulton hand painted Mt Cook (N.Z.) vase, decorated in blue and white with scenes of 'Mt Cook and Hooker Glacier', hand painted by Leonard Bentley, signed and titled to the body, printed Doulton Burslem mark to base. Leonard Bentley painted for Doulton from 1889-1926 and this vase was possibly a special order. Slightly spherical form with round footed base and a small neck. 18 x 200. Exhibited; Courier Post New Zealand Doulton Exhibition 1992-93, see page 72 of the associated catalogue.