Royal Doulton Dickensware Artful Dodger miniature convex roundel disc Professionals Advertising Buchanan's Special Red Seal

Advertising Buchanan's Special Red Seal Scotch Whisky

5cms (7 3/4") wide handle to handle

The matching key is stamped TH LONGSHAW MAKER

About John Slater | Slaters PatentBorn in 1844

Royal Doulton Dickensware Artful Dodger miniature convex roundel disc Professionals Advertising Buchanan's Special Red SealRoyal Doulton Dickensware Artful Dodger miniature convex roundel disc Issued: 1908 1950 My understanding having had discussions with numerous collectors over a few decades is that these little discs were originally the property of Royal Doulton travelling salesmen to show potential customers examples of patterns and series as smaller items were easier carried on the travels. They were often mounted in silver later on to make little trays or dishes by