Flambe Monkeys by Royal Doulton Deep Red Cuddling Mother and Baby Red Glazed Figurine, Signed Noke

Description

Royal Doulton Flambe Monkeys figurine signed Noke. This pattern, known as 'Mother and Baby' or 'Cuddling Monkeys', has a backstamp … more Royal Doulton Flambe Monkeys figurine signed Noke. This pattern, known as 'Mother and Baby' or 'Cuddling Monkeys', has a backstamp which dates this piece after 1930. The actual date is unknown.

It is in good condition with no cracks or chips. There are a few small spots of imperfection, including a 1/8" size scratch on the back and a pinhead size spot on the back of the head.

This figurine has a striking red glaze called flambe. First debuted at the St Louis exhibition of 1904, it was inspired by ancient Chinese techniques and later perfected by Royal Doulton. Flambe is a rich, deep-red color glaze, from a firing method that uses copper oxides and other materials less