Royal Doulton Dickens Mr Squeers and Mr Pickwick cigarette dispenser D5175 | #1 artist The dimensions don't tell the

The dimensions don't tell the whole story - this is a BIG piece

Some light crazing

Moorcroft Amphisbaena vase

A strong case can be made that they have existed for over 360 years if we accept that there have been changes of ownership and moving to nearby premises (never very far)

Saucer: Scene 4 | Innkeeper talking to driver

Royal Doulton Dickens Mr Squeers and Mr Pickwick cigarette dispenser D5175 | #1 artist The dimensions don't tell theRoyal Doulton Dickens Mr Squeers [front] & Mr Pickwick [rear] cigarette dispenser and match striker D5175 Utilitarian items such as these are rare, because they got broken through use particularly items like this that lent themselves to be used for lighting matches and storing cigarettes Royal Doulton Dickens series was arguably one of the most successful Seriesware designs produced for some 50 years by Royal Doulton, with some colour and design