This pair of Royal Doulton vases were given by Sir Ronald Doulton as a gift to his good friend Philip Percy Field. They were brought to Canada when the family immigrated in 1912. Philip named a son Ronald after his friend and the name has continued for three generations.

My great grandfather, Philip would place his used wooded matches in the vases after lighting his cigars and pipe. If you shake the vase you will hear them rattling around. I'm leaving the matches in the vases.

Manufacture date: 1903-1905
Custodian: Ron Field