A early Doulton Burslem 'Blue Children' four sided jardiniere, decorated with a scene to each side all depicting young children: 'Girl with a Basket', 'Girl with a Dog, Talking with a Frog', 'Two Girls Talking to a Tiny Witch' and 'Three Girls Watching Tinkerbell', (scenes 2, 13, 14 and 21), swollen shape with serpentine rim and with moulded leaf patterns at each corner glazed in dark blue. Printed marks to base, c.1897. Foot restored. Height 27 cm