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.
1920s English Egyptian Revival Pitcher by Doulton
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
Egyptian Style Brown Pitcher
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
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
Ceramic Owl Pitcher, Brown Glazed Majolica, France c.1960
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This charming vintage French ceramic pitcher takes the form of a stylized owl, beautifully rendered in the tradition of mid-20th century barbotine ware. Likely dating from the 1960s–...
Ceramic, Faience, Paint, Majolica
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
$263Sale Price|36% Off
H 4.35 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Blue Chinese Dragon Pattern, 19th Century
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good small Hydra jug or pitcher, made by Mason's Ironstone, England in the Chinese Dragon Pattern and dating to the 19th century, circa 1880. The jug is octagonal in ...
Ironstone
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
Spanish Terracotta Erotic Pitcher
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...
Earthenware, Majolica, Terracotta
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
$1,425 / set
H 4.5 in Dm 7 in
English Minton Aesthetic Movement Majolica Nut, Leaf & Vine Pitchers, a Pair
By Minton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Attributed to Minton pottery in Staffordshire, England, a scarce sized set of majolica glazed pitchers in the Palissy style, circa 1870s. The Aesthetic Period pitchers are molded with a raised nut vine pattern with leaves in light and dark green, and closed buds. The vine handle is ‘held’ in place with green shoots, the tight buds are glazed in cream encased in light spring green leaves. The body is finished in an iridescent brown, the interior in a beautiful turquoise. A turquoise glazed underside. The larger jug is impressed with the number two, possibly referring to size, as this is the middle size of what would have been a set of three graduated pitchers...
Earthenware
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.5 in W 8.5 in D 6 in
Rare Art Deco Pitcher with Fish Motif by North Dakota School of Mines
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Produced by one of America's great potteries in the Arts and Crafts and Art Deco periods, this unique, sculpted pitcher depicts pairs of exotic fish with spiky fins on both sides. The artist worked at the famous pottery of the University of North Dakota's School of Mines...
Ceramic
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
French 19th Century Redware Pitcher with White Flower Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
French redware pitchers from the 19th century, with white flowers, priced and sold individually $375 each. Created in France during the 19th century, each of these pitchers features ...
Pottery
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
Florence Barlow for Doulton Lambeth Rare Jug with Wolves Dated 1876
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare Doulton Lambeth art pottery jug decorated with panels containing wolves and grouse dated 1876. This stylish stoneware jug is of concial shape standing on a wide rounded foot narrowing to a rounded top with a small pouring spout and a large ear shaped handle to the side. The jug is finely decorated with three incised panels set between scrolling leaf designs. The panels in white stipple borders are finely incised two with wolves and a central panel with feeding grouse picked out in black glazes on a brown salt glazed ground. The deep incised patterning around the borders is painted in tones of brown, grey and blue with patterned borders above and below and with a geometric design applied to the handle. The jug has an impressed Doulton Lambeth mark to the base incorporating the date 1876 along with incised artist marks for Florence Barlow...
Stoneware