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 & Co Terracotta Figural Statue of a Boy Feeding a Dog
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th Century English buff terracotta statue of a young boy feeding a dog, by Doulton and Co. Gloriously modelled, the whole group is hand finished and most probably the work of ...
Terracotta
Doulton & Co 6-inch Glazed Neoclassical Tile
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A rare antique 6-inch glazed tile by Doulton and Co. of Lambeth (stamped) depicting a hooded neoclassical figure symbolising Tragedy. In this simple design, the seated figure is ou...
Clay
Early Doulton Lambeth Agateware Bud Vase
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
An early stoneware vase made by the Doulton Lambeth manufactory in 1885-1891, using an agate technique. This petite bud vase features a beautiful marble finish of tan-colored clays with machine-turned details, creating a rather modern silhouette. Doulton Lambeth invented its Agate ware...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
John Broad for Doulton Lambeth Floral Pattern Mottle Glazed Vase
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A simple yet very stylish Doulton Lambeth art pottery vase applied with exquisite floral patterning attributed to renowned artist John Broad and dating from around 1920. The stonewar...
Stoneware
19th Century P.J. Mene Bronze Pointing Dog Statue
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in High Point, NC
19th century cast bronze figure of a hunting dog pointing by Pierre Jules Mene. This is a lovely bronze which has acquired a gorgeous patina over the years. The figure is a beautif...
Bronze
Neoclassical Panther Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Neoclassical panther sculpture Material: Pewter and marble base (alpe green) Origin Germany Circa 1900 Perfect condition natural wear No visible...
Marble, Pewter
19th Century Austrian Terracotta Dog
Located in London, GB
An exceptional large Austrian 19th century painted terracotta dog. In reclining position, hand painted with original glass eyes. ...
Terracotta
$3,795Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 10.25 in D 11 in
Charming Italian 19th-20th Century Carved Alabaster Figure of a Fisher Boy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming Italian 19th-20th century carved alabaster figure of a fisher boy. The young boy wearing a blouse, with his pant legs rolled up to his knees and ...
Alabaster
Postmodern Royal Doulton Sisters Basalt Black Mate Ceramic
By Royal Doulton
Located in San Diego, CA
Royal Doulton black basalt figurine "Sisters." circa 1983 made in England nice finish very collectible piece .
Ceramic
Antique Neoclassical Statuary Marble Statue
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A beautifully carved antique statuary Carrara marble statue of Adonis. The male figure is depicted in the nude leaning against a tree. Adonis was the mortal lover of the goddess Aph...
Carrara Marble
A 19th Century French Terracotta Bust Of A Young Boy
Located in London, GB
A French Terracotta bust of a young boy stood on an Italian bardiglio marble square soccle. The full head of curly hair cascading over face and shoulders. Original untouched conditio...
Terracotta
$2,721 / set
H 0.99 in W 3 in D 2.01 in
Gio Ponti Green Ovoid Ceramic Glazed Shingles Tiles 100, by PdP Hotel Roma, 1964
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
Exclusive group of 100 ovoid shingles tiles, glazed earthenware by Gio Ponti produced by Ceramica JOO for the wall decoration of the Hotel Parco dei Principi,Roma 1964 Measures: He...
Ceramic
$2,594Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 25 in W 16 in D 10 in
Early 20th Century Terracotta Italian Dog Statue
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Terracotta Italian Dog Statue A slender and refined shape, this hand-crafted early 20th century terracotta dog statue would hav...
Terracotta
Winston Churchill Character Jug by Royal Doulton
By Royal Doulton
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Winston Churchill character jug or decorative mug by the English pottery firm, Royal Doulton.
Ceramic, Pottery