For many decades, between the late 1800's to the late 1920's, it was popular for holidaymakers/day trippers to purchase a piece of crested china as a memento of their trip. Scores of companies, many from Europe, produced a plethora of small ceramic items of all imaginary themes and designs adorned with a town's coat of arms. Over the years these items have become a collecting passion for many people as they strive to collect all designs from a particular location or items of a particular theme. This piece we have is in the form of a conical shaped vase with a hand coloured transfer of the coat of arms for Torquay. It is in perfect condition. There is no maker's mark. A great item for a crested china collector, for someone with a connection to Torquay or as a decorative piece.

Date: c.1910 - 1930
Maker: Unknown 
Made in Unknown

Dimensions: 4.5cm x 4.5cm x 5.5cm