Large pair of Doulton botanical art vases, 1877

Densely decorated with hand-painted apple blossoms, the vases are a rare example of Doulton's art pottery range launched in the 1870s when Lambeth School of Art graduates were employed to create unique, hand-made pieces to offset the plain drain pipes and other utilitarian wares. 32cm tall. Stamped Doulton Lambeth Faience 1877 and painted with an artist's monogram. In excellent, cabinet condition