A 'fun' item! The matchholder is a self-advertising item to promote Doulton's own products. It is inscribed on 3 panels, "DOULTON & Co Ltd", "LONDON & BIRMINGHAM" and "CRUCIBLE MANUFACTURERS". It could also be used as an ashtray.It was made by Maud Bowden, one of the very finest of Doulton's decorators. |