Optically, it's quite deceiving. The outside is in fact smooth, without any feel of the pebbles/lenses - it's only by feeling the inside that you sense the raised pattern.
I like this kind of blue - is this what is known as 'electric blue' - it reminds me of the Davidson blue. About 17cms. tall - about 12.5cms wide - and a good quality ground and polished pontil mark. The base has some wear - cud be anything from 20 - 50 years in age - difficult to tell. If anyone recognizes the pattern, wud be grateful to know. thanks Paul s.