A rare Royal Doulton vase going under the Charterhouse auction on Monday 5th January could sell for £1,000.

“Rarely does a day go by when we do not see a piece or two of Doulton coming into the salerooms.” Commented Richard Bromell. “With much of the Royal Doulton porcelain figures, pottery vases and character jugs having been produced in large numbers many do not have much value these days, but rare pieces such as this vase are still hotly contested.”

The vase, which measures just 22 cm high, was discovered by Charterhouse in a Bournemouth bungalow when they were asked to help the family auction the contents and clear the property.

Designed by Charles Noke, this Doulton flambe vase is decorated gnomes or impish figures peering over a mushroom is estimated at £500-1,000 in the Charterhouse specialist auction of Design & Decorative Art on Monday 5th January.

Charterhouse is now accepting further entries for their busy programme of specialist New Year auctions starting with pictures, prints & books along with Decorative Arts & Design.

Richard Bromell and the Team at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne are available for valuations on 01935 812277 or via rb@charterhouse-auction.com

Rare Doulton flambe vase designed by Charles Noke £500-1,000 in the Charterhouse specialist auction of Design & Decorative Art