A fine Doulton Burslem two-handled vase and cover, 1890s, the tapered ovoid body painted by C.B. Hopkins, signed, with a continuous scene of cattle in a countryside setting, some drinking at a pond, between the pale blue glazed and gilt detailed fluted neck and foot, flanked by green glazed gilded mask handles with scroll terminals, the domed pale blue and gilt cover with painted gilt finial, black printed mark to base, height 58cm (faults). Note: at the St. Louis Exposition in 1904, Hopkins was awarded a bronze medal. The quality of this particular vase suggests it may be an exhibition piece.