A superb Royal Doulton Dickens Ware 'A' Series 7266 shape vase designed by Charles Noke and depicting the coachman Tony Weller from 'Pickwick Papers'. In excellent condition; no chips, cracks or restoration, and only some fine natural glaze crazing associated with these wares. Really only noticed with a magnifying glass and nothing serious to detract from a lovely example of this very collectable first series introduced in 1908. Special Dickens Ware mark, impressed shape number and painted series number D2973. Height 13.75cm (5.4in)