Eleanor Tosen

Eleanor Tosen monogram

Eleanor Tosen worked at Doultons where she was a Senior Assistant, from 1885 to 1920, and was quite probably related to Ada Tosen who started work at Doultons at about the same time.

Doulton Lambeth vase by Eleanor Tosen

A 10” Doulton Lambeth vase with spiral decoration

One of the examples of her work shown was made in collaboration with Josephine Newnham. As both were at the time (1891-1902) Senior Assistants, it is uncertain who was responsible for the design.

Doulton Lambeth mini jardiniere by Eleanor Tosen

A 4” Doulton Lambeth mini-jardiniére

The other work shown, a neo-Gothic mini-jardiniére, also dating from the late nineteenth century, was also the work of Emily Partington. Both items show a careful attention to precise detail.

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