{"product_id":"royal-doulton-flambe-miniature-vase","title":"Royal Doulton Flambe Miniature Vase","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRoyal Doulton Flambe in miniature form represents one of the most pure expressions of Charles Noke's celebrated reduction glaze — the full drama of the crimson and black ground concentrated into a compact form that demands close examination and rewards it generously. At 3.25 inches this vase carries all the visual intensity of the large Flambe productions: the deep ox-blood red bleeding into black with the unpredictable, flame-driven pooling that made Flambe the most technically ambitious and visually distinctive glaze in the Doulton repertoire. No two Flambe pieces are alike, and at miniature scale the individuality of each firing becomes even more apparent — this is not a reduced copy of a larger piece but a distinct object with its own character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFlambe miniatures were produced at the Burslem factory throughout the range's long production history, from Noke's early experiments in the first decade of the twentieth century through to the later decades of the range. Small Flambe vases of this type served both as collector's pieces in their own right and as demonstrations of the glaze's versatility across scales and forms. The ovoid and baluster shapes favoured for Flambe miniatures were chosen to showcase the glaze to maximum effect — simple, undecorated forms that allow the colour and depth of the Flambe ground to speak without competition. At 3.25 inches this piece sits at the larger end of the true miniature range, giving it a presence and weight that smaller examples cannot match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe collector market for Royal Doulton Flambe has remained consistently strong, and miniature pieces occupy a particular niche within that market — affordable entry points for collectors beginning a Flambe holding, and desirable additions for established collectors seeking variety of scale and form. A clean, well-fired example at this size displays effectively in a cabinet alongside figurines and character jugs, or as part of a dedicated Flambe grouping where the variation in form and the individuality of each glaze firing can be appreciated across multiple pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOffered in excellent condition. We ship internationally and combine postage on multiple purchases. William Cross Antiques has specialised in Royal Doulton and British ceramics for over four decades — enquiries welcome by email.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Cross","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41631056101509,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0310\/4050\/3941\/files\/batch_IMG_9594.jpg?v=1778697738","url":"https:\/\/william-cross.com\/products\/royal-doulton-flambe-miniature-vase","provider":"William Cross","version":"1.0","type":"link"}