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.
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Doulton Lambeth Egyptian Revival Pitcher, 1920s Porcelain, UK
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Queens, NY
1920's English small brown pitcher with an pharaoh-headed spout sphinx and beige and white classical figures in relief. Impressed "Doulton, Lambeth."
Porcelain
Doulton Lambeth Egyptian Revival Pitcher, 1920s Porcelain, UK
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Egyptian-style (English 1920s) small brown pitcher with sphinx head spout and beige and white classical figures in relief (impressed: DAUL...
Porcelain
Doulton Lambeth Zoomorphic Stylized Art Pottery Jug by Eliza L Hubert
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and exceptional Aesthetic Movement Doulton Lambeth art pottery handled jug of zoomorphic style by renowned artist Eliza L Hubert and dated 1879. The elegant bird shaped stone...
Stoneware
Handcrafted Modern Porcelain Pitcher Handstitch Leather Wrap
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Inspired by Daniel's hand built boats (particularly the leather detail on the wooden oars) the porcelain Remo Pitcher is simple and elegant with a hand stit...
Leather, Porcelain
Royal Doulton Egyptian Revival Porcelain Jardinière
By Royal Doulton
Located in Stamford, CT
Royal Doulton jardinière made during the Egyptian Revival period.
Porcelain
Early Wedgwood Egyptian Revival Neoclassical Rosso Antico Coffee Pot
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Wedgwood rosso antico coffee pot made ca. 1810. The pot's red body is accentuated by black basalt details in the Egyptian Revival style. Developed by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1760s, rosso antico famously exhibits the Egyptian Revival style that became popular in the early 19th century during Napoleon...
Earthenware
Wedgwood Crimson Jasperware Pitcher
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
This striking Wedgwood crimson dip bas-relief covered jug features an applied white jasper neoclassical decoration of grapevines bordering the rim. De...
Pottery
Two nineteenth century Turkish pottery Kutahya jugs
Located in London, GB
Turkey, circa 1850 Two nineteenth century Turkish pottery Kutahya jugs, both with pear-shaped bodies supported by a short circular feet, the cylindrical necks with a curved handles ...
Ceramic
Artist Signed Circular Donut Shape Pottery Pitcher Wine Jug
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern period donut shape pottery pitcher jug.
Pottery
Victorian George Jones Majolica Rustic Blossom Pitcher
By George Jones
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
George Jones Majolica jug/pitcher which features pink and white blossom (hawthorn or mayflower), and green leaves on brown, bark effect ground and a rustic branch...
Majolica
Blue and White Moon Shaped Earthenware Chevrette or Water Pitcher
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very unusual and charming earthenware 'Chevrette' cruche, or water pitcher, beautifully hand painted with fantastical animal imagery in vivid blue and white. Commonly used for tran...
Earthenware
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H 9.65 in W 8.27 in D 6.3 in
Spanish Terracotta Erotic Pitcher, Handcrafted Glazed Design, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Terracotta Erotic Pitcher Man Phallic Design, Spain, 1960s. Handcrafted glazed terracotta ceramic phallic pitcher features a jug form as a m...
Terracotta, Earthenware, Majolica
20th Century Spanish Glazed Cruche or Pitcher, Toledo, Spain
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Spanish glazed cruche or pitcher, Toledo, Spain The purpose of storing water in an earthenware pitcher is to keep the water cool.
Ceramic
English Pearlware Pottery Blue and White Jug
Located in Downingtown, PA
The Everyday and the Artistic: An English Pearlware Jug, Circa 1820–30 This large and charming English pearlware jug is a testament to the blend of folk...
Pearlware
Mid-19th Century English "Gypsy" Pattern Parian Ware Pitcher
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Designed and produced by the Jones & Walley Co. of Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent, England. This molded earthenware jug depicts a gypsy camping scene in high relief. From the private collection of knitwear designer Joan Vass.
Clay
Doulton Lambeth Faience Floral Painted Jug Signed
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and impressive Doulton Lambeth Faience floral painted jug or pitcher by a listed but unidentified artist and dating from around 1880. The tall and ...
Stoneware
Emily E Stormer Doulton Lambeth Serpent Handled Jug
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and stylish Doulton Lambeth Aesthetic Movement Art Pottery serpent handled jug with leaf and spray patterns by renowned artist Emily E Stormer and ...
Stoneware
Mark V Marshall Doulton Lambeth Mask Jug with Scrolling Leaves
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish and unusual Doulton Lambeth Art Pottery jug with mask handle and scrolling leaf designs by renowned modeler, designer and decorator Mark V Marshall and dating from aro...
Stoneware
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H 5.75 in W 4.75 in D 3.5 in
Rare Arthur Barlow Silver Mounted Doulton Lambeth Stoneware Jug / Pitcher
By Doulton Lambeth, Arthur Barlow
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare English silver mounted stoneware pitcher by Arthur Boulton Barlow for Doulton Lambeth. The diminutive pitcher has incised leafwork throughout that is decorated in blue slip. ...
Ceramic, Pottery
Doulton Lambeth Floral Design Art Pottery Jug by Edith Lupton
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and unusual Doulton Lambeth stoneware jug decorated with floral designs by renowned artist Edith D Lupton and believed to date from the early 1880’s. The jug stands on a w...
Stoneware
Louisa Ayling Doulton Lambeth Aesthetic Movement Ruffled Rim Cream Jug
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very unusual and stylish Doulton Lambeth Aesthetic movement cream jug with ruffled rim by Louisa Ayling dating from around 1882. The squat round shaped stoneware jug stands on a na...
Stoneware
Doulton Lambeth Silver Rimmed Ewer by Ellen Parmer, 1880
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine Aesthetic Movement Doulton Lambeth silver rimmed ewer of small size by Ellen Parmer and dated 1880. This exceptional stoneware ewer stands on a narrow pedestal foot with ...
Stoneware
Harriett E Hibbut Doulton Lambeth Floral Art Pottery Ewer Dated 1877
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Doulton Lambeth art pottery Aesthetic Movement handled ewer decorated with floral designs by Harriett E Hibbut dated 1877. The stoneware ewer is of rounded bulbous bottle s...
Stoneware
Doulton Lambeth Jane Rumbol William Gladstone Commemorative Jug
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Large Doulton Lambeth stoneware William Ewart Gladstone commemorative jug by Jane Hurst and Jane Rumbol and dating from 1891. This tall barrel shaped jug has a ribbed handle with a f...
Stoneware
Doulton Lambeth Art Pottery Leaf Pattern Jug by Kate M Davis Dated 1880
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine Doulton Lambeth art pottery jug decorated with leaf and floral designs by Kate M Davis and dated 1880. The stoneware jug is of rounded bulbous shap...
Stoneware
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H 7.88 in Dm 5.71 in
A E Eckenstein For Doulton Lambeth Silver Mounted Gothic Design Stoneware Jug
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very unusual and rare large 'pot bellied' gothic patterned jug by A E Eckenstein and Florence Hunt for Doulton Lambeth dated 1880. The large stoneware jug...
Stoneware
Doulton Lambeth Carrera Ware Art Pottery Face Mask Jug by Edith Lupton
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Doulton Lambeth Carrera ware ornamental jug with grotesque face mask handle by Edith Lupton and dating from circa 1895. The lightly potted jug stands on a narrow round...
Pottery