The name Doulton Lambeth is widely known to collectors of British ceramics — it refers to the vases, mugs, bowls and jugs decorated by the likes of artisans such as George Tinworth, Eliza Simmance, Edith Lupton and others for Royal Doulton's pioneering art pottery studio, which was established in the Lambeth section of suburban London by 1871.
Royal Doulton was founded in 1815 by John Doulton, Martha Jones and John Watts. It was initially established as Jones, Watts and Doulton and later traded under Doulton and Watts. The firm produced utilitarian stoneware, decorative objects, drain pipes and other goods and vessels. Amid the Victorian era’s rising concern for hygiene, food safety and sanitation, the company flourished. In 1854, it rebranded as Doulton and Co., colloquially referred to as Doulton Ware.
The firm took over a factory in Staffordshire, in northern England — the traditional home of British ceramics manufacturing — to produce tableware. Around the same time, Henry Doulton — John Doulton's son — opened an art pottery studio in Lambeth, where its Aesthetic Movement-era vases, urns and other forms were decorated with painted scenic images, flowers or historical motifs thanks to its collaborations with students at the nearby Lambeth School of Art.
Taking a cue from the venerable Meissen porcelain workshops in Germany, Doulton artisans began crafting figurines modeled on characters from literature and theater. The firm also helped popularize Toby Jugs and other “character mugs” — handled cups shaped like the heads of figures from folklore and popular culture.
In the late 1870s, Doulton bought the earthenware manufacturer Pinder, Bourne and Company and purchased a factory in Burslem in 1882. King Edward VII granted the factory his Royal Warrant in 1901.
Doulton was recognized with the Queen's Award for Technical Achievement in 1966, and the firm acquired Minton two years later. It eventually became a part of WWRD Holdings Limited (Waterford Crystal, Wedgwood and Royal Doulton), which is now owned by the Fiskars Corporation.
The Doulton Lambeth pottery for sale on 1stDibs includes serveware, decorative objects and more.
19th Century Doulton Lambeth Matchstrike
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
An English stoneware pottery match holder, made by Doulton Lambeth in the late 19th century. The dish is covered with an interesting pattern of hand-stamped florets, and accented wit...
Stoneware
Late 19th Century Moorish Tray
Located in New York, NY
Hand-picked by buyers at Ann-Morris Inc.
Brass
Pair of Doulton Lambeth Vases, circa 1890
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Doulton Lambeth vases, circa 1890.
Ceramic, Stoneware
19th Century Oak Orchard Basket
Located in High Point, NC
A beautiful 19th century American oak splint gathering basket with a bentwood handle and a banded rim. Gathering baskets like this were used to gather fruits, vegetables, flowers, an...
Oak
19th Century English Dairy Bowl
Located in High Point, NC
19th century sycamore dairy bowl from England. The outside rim is decorated with routing for added design detail. These bowls were used around the farm or dairy farm to collect mil...
Sycamore
19th Century Turned Sycamore Bowl
Located in High Point, NC
19th century hand turned dark sycamore bowl from England. This is an exquisite example with wonderful wear and an original stapled old repair, which is pictured. The bowl is turned...
Sycamore
19th Century Meissen Tureen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality 19th century Meissen Porcelain lidded tureen, having wonderful bold coloured raised floral decoration, berries and insects. Underg...
Porcelain
19th Century Basket Box
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful 19th century food caddy basket with two compartments that are also used to serve. Turned woven bamboo with reed and wood. This type of food caddy is often associated with DIM Sum...
Bamboo, Wood
19th Century Iron Fruit Basket
Located in Brecht, BE
Travail de maitrise/compagnonnage, this little gem, was made in France during the 19th century, woven iron fruits basket, truly a rare find, these items were made as proof of crafts...
Iron
19th century Antique Woven Basket
Located in New York, NY
19th century antique woven basket. Decorative basket. This is an actual antique market basket in very good condition. Woven reed, bamboo, and woo...
Reed, Wood, Bamboo
19th Century Doulton Lambeth Cream Glazed Stoneware Extra Large Jug
Located in Brecht, BE
The largest one I have ever seen, this extra large cream glazed stoneware Doulton Lambeth jug, made circa 1850 in the United Kingdom.
Stoneware
19th Century Mahogany Cheese Cradle
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany cheese cradle from England with a sleigh shaped dish over a square base. The edges end gracefully in a scroll shape and molded edges.
Mahogany
Terra Cotta capital 19th century
Located in MILL, NL
Terra Cotta Capital. Made in the late 19th century. Very good condition. Dimensions: 19H x 22L x 22D
Terracotta
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H 3.55 in Dm 9.45 in
Art Deco English Black Glazed Stoneware Bowl by Doulton Lambeth, circa 1930s
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Glasgow, GB
This stoneware bowl by Doulton Lambeth, produced in England circa the 1930s, reflects a restrained Art Deco aesthetic through its clean form and understated surface detail. The circu...
Stoneware
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H 5.5 in W 10 in D 8.5 in
Aesthetic Movement Marine Motif Stoneware Bowl by Doulton Lambeth, circa 1880
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Aesthetic Movement Marine Motif Stoneware Bowl by Doulton Lambeth, circa 1880 A rare and visually arresting Victorian stoneware centerpiece bowl b...
Ceramic
Florence Barlow Aesthetic Movement Salad Bowl with Servers
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very ornate and stylish Doulton Lambeth Aesthetic Movement silver plated salad bowl and servers by Florence Barlow dated 1879. An exceptional...
Silver Plate
Wilton Parker Rix Doulton Lambeth Marqueterie Ware Brown Marbled Bowl
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and very stylish Doulton Lambeth Marqueterie Ware brown marbled art pottery bowl by Lambeth’s first Art Director Wilton Parker Rix (Doulton Lambeth 1868-1897) and dating from ...
Ceramic
Wilton Parker Rix Doulton Lambeth Marqueterie Ware Blue Marbled Bowl
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and very stylish Doulton Lambeth Marqueterie Ware blue marbled art pottery bowl by Lambeth’s first Art Director Wilton Parker Rix (Doulton Lambeth 1868-1897) and dating from a...
Ceramic
Eliza Simmance Large Doulton Lambeth Twin Handled Fruit Bowl
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and very impressive Doulton Lambeth Aesthetic Movement Art Pottery twin handled fruit bowl with stylized floral and fan shaped designs by renowned designer and decorator Louisa J Davis...
Stoneware
William Rowe Doulton Lambeth Art Deco Abstract Floral Design Bowl
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Doulton Lambeth art deco abstract floral design bowl by renowned artist William Rowe and dating from around 1920. The stoneware bowl is wide rou...
Stoneware
Doulton Lambeth Silver Mounted Stoneware Pickle Dish by Emily Stormer
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual Doulton Lambeth silver mounted stoneware pickle dish decorated with stylized leaf designs by Emily Stormer and Fanny Clark dated 1875. T...
Silver
Bessie Newbury Doulton Lambeth Art Nouveau Large Impressive Stoneware Bowl
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and impressive Doulton Lambeth Art Nouveau art pottery bowl by Bessie Newbury and dating from around 1905. The stoneware bowl is of wide rounded shape standing raised on a na...
Stoneware
Mary Mitchell Doulton Lambeth Silver Mounted Twin Handled Sugar Bowl
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Doulton Lambeth Aesthetic movement stoneware silver mounted twin handled sugar bowl decorated with stylized foliage by Mary Mitchell and assisted by Ellen B Smith and Mary Aitken dated 1878. The rounded sugar bowl stands on a flat narrow rounded base and has simple loop handles applied to either side of the body with a raised opening mounted with a silver rim. The body of the bowl is decorated with stylized leaf and floral designs set within a raised white beaded border the body hand painted in tones of blue and green with white flowers...
Silver