Royal Doulton Famous Ships series | Heemskerck small vase | D5957 Shelley the tale illustrated by Doulton

the tale illustrated by Doulton [here]

and because 1938 to 1946 was WWII years - not many examples of this rare piece are seen in the marketplace

flowers and fruit

Seas Cupid Bud vase

Royal Doulton Famous Ships series | Heemskerck small vase | D5957 Shelley the tale illustrated by DoultonRoyal Doulton Famous Ships small vase D5957 Heemskerck Impressed shape 8270 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 Heemskeerck, depicted here, was used by Abel Tasman to discover Tasmania in 1642. Approx 8cm (3 1 4") tall Approx 7cm (2 3 4") x 5. 5cm (2 1 8") mouth of vase In