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.
Antique Pair English Porcelain Royal Doulton Art Nouveau Ewers Pitchers Urns
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Stylish Identical Pair of English Royal Doulton Lambeth English Moulded Salt-Glaze Stoneware Pottery Ewers of compact proportions. Each of bulbous form with wavy flared rim ...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Doulton Lambeth Exceptionally Rare Pair Impasto Arrabian Pattern Vases, 1879
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptionally rare Doulton Lambeth Impasto pair of bottle vases marked Arrabian by F M Collins (Mrs Vale) dated 1879. F M Collins was a Faience Depart...
Stoneware
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
Florence Barlow Doulton Lambeth Floral Design Art Pottery Pin Dish
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A scarce and finely made Doulton Lambeth art pottery pin dish decorated with trailing floral designs by renowned artist Florence E Barlow and dated 1879. The small round stoneware di...
Stoneware
Early 17th Century Ottoman Empire Iznik Pottery Dish
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
An Iznik pottery dish made in the first half of the 17th century and decorated with chrysanthemums and tulips. The rim features the rock and wave pattern. Under the direction of O...
Ceramic
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H 1.25 in Dm 9.75 in
1964 Robert Maxwell California Design Studio Art Pottery Ashtray w/Crackle Glass
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey, Robert Maxwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Great California studio pottery ashtray by Robert Maxwell, circa 1965. The ashtray has red crackle glass in the center. Signed on the bottom by the artist. Very unique design and for...
Pottery
Rookwood Pottery Co. American Mission Vase Pitcher, Floral Design, 12
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Queens, NY
American Mission vase/pitcher decorated with flowers and silver deposit whiplash design attributed to Rookwood.
Silver
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
Turquoise Blue Pottery Vase
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Modern turquoise blue Amphora pottery vase, circa early-20th century, USA. Very good condition as shown in images. No chips noted. Dimension...
Clay
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
Nils Thorsson Vase For Royal Copenhagen
By Nils Thorsson
Located in Norwood, NJ
A "Baca" vase by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. Marked 719/3259 and signed accordingly.
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
Pair of Minton Majolica Spring Daffodil Vases
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Pair of Minton Majolica vases which feature daffodils stood on bulb feet. Cobalt blue ground version. Colouration: cobalt blue, green, white, are predominant. The piece bears maker's...
Majolica
Pair of 19th Century Sponge Ware Vases/Bottles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These bottles are most unusual for blue and white sponge ware pottery. They are also both signed made in Belgium. They are in pristine condition....
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
Collection of Royal Haeger "Earth Wrap" Pottery
By Royal Haeger
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A collection of 1970's pottery by Royal Haeger from the "Earth Wrap" line. Gold and burnt orange lava glaze on a matte brown ground. Ten pieces available, s...
Pottery
Pair Of Large Art Nouveau Austrian Pottery Ewers
Located in Ipswich, GB
Pair Of Large Art Nouveau Austrian Pottery Ewers having wonderful gold flower and green leaf decoration to the shaped vases and scrolled handles wi...
Pottery
Royal Doulton Rare Pair Art Deco Figural Musician Bookends
By Royal Doulton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and very rare pair Royal Doulton novelty figural bookends modeled as musicians dating from around 1920. The ceramic bookends portray two novelty figures of men dressed in oversized clothing...
Ceramic
Blue and White Floral Pottery Covered Pil and Cover, Vera Pottery
Located in Downingtown, PA
Blue and white floral pottery covered pil and cover, Vera pottery, circa 1900-1930. The cylindrical pail with exterior knob handles has a reeded lowe...
Pottery
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H 10.25 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Antique Pair English Porcelain Royal Doulton Ceramic Art Nouveau Vases Urns
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Stylish Identical Pair of English Royal Doulton Slaters Moulded Salt-Glaze Stoneware Pottery Long neck mantle Vases of generous proportions...
Ceramic, Porcelain
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H 7.25 in W 4 in D 4 in
Antique Pair English Porcelain Royal Doulton Ceramic Art Deco Flambe Vases Urns
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptional Pair of English Royal Doulton Flambe Sung Ware Earthenware Vases firmly attributed to Charles Noke. First quarter of the Twentieth ...
Ceramic, Porcelain
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H 1.97 in W 1.09 in D 1.97 in
Harry Simeon Rare Royal Doulton Slip Cast Miniature Marriage Day Jug
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare Art Deco Royal Doulton miniature clip cast miniature Marriage Day jug designed by Harry Simeon and dating from around 1925. The jug was produc...
Pottery
Doulton Lambeth for Thierry & Breul Rare Stoneware Munich Beer Stein
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual early Doulton Lambeth pewter lidded salt glazed Munich beer stein dating from around 1875. The stoneware stein is of cylindrical sha...
Pewter
Francis Pope Doulton Lambeth Rare Early Fish Decorated Planter
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual Doulton Lambeth Aesthetic Movement art pottery planter decorated with fish by renowned artists Francis Pope and William Baron dated 1882. The stoneware planter is of wide round cylindrical shape with a pierced draining hole to the wide flat round base. The side of the planter is finely incised and decorated with four fish of varying species swimming amidst various aquatic shrubs. The fish and plants are hand decorated in tones of green and white set within a natural brown clay outline set against a pale blue ground with a fine linear patterning to provide water like movement. The continuous scene is set between simple brown linear borders with the inner pot and base with elements of a natural salt glazed finish. The planter has impressed Doulton Lambeth marks to the inner base and is numbered D221 and dated 1882. The base bears an early and rare P mark for Francis C Pope...
Stoneware
Edward Dunn Doulton Lambeth Aesthetic Movement Floral Vase
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Doulton Lambeth Aesthetic Movement vase decorated with stylised floral and leaf designs by renowned artists Edward Dunn and Rosina Brown and dated 1884. The stoneware vase...
Stoneware
Edith Jane Gillman Doulton Lambeth Faience Floral Painted Vase
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Arts & Crafts Doulton Lambeth Faience hand painted vase with yellow flowering stems by renowned artist Edith Jane Gillman and dating...
Stoneware
Frank Butler Doulton Lambeth Aesthetic Movement Pair Art Pottery Vases 1882
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and decorative pair Aesthetic Movement Doulton Lambeth stoneware vases decorated with stylized floral designs by renowned artist Frank A Butler and dated 1882. The bottle s...
Stoneware
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H 4.34 in Dm 2.96 in
Doulton Lambeth Aesthetic Movement Slip Decorated Mug by Alice E Budden 1883
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and Doulton Lambeth Aesthetic Movement mug vase decorated with stylized and geometric designs by acclaimed artist Alice E Budden and dated 1883. The mug is very finely potted with slip applied geometric contained leaf designs around the lower body and larger trailing stylized stems to the upper body with both set against a textured brown salt glazed...
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
Doulton Lambeth Art Nouveau Pair Vases by Ethel Beard and Rosina Harris
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish pair Doulton Lambeth Art Nouveau bud shaped vases with stylized floral designs by Ethel Beard and Rosina Harris and dating from around 1902. The stunning pair stone ware vases...
Stoneware
Doulton Lambeth Art Nouveau Art Pottery Handled Gourd Shaped Flask
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Doulton Lambeth Art Nouveau handled flask with stylized floral panels dating from around 1905. The stoneware flask is of gourd or pear shape st...
Stoneware
Eliza Simmance Doulton Lambeth Aesthetic Movement Beaker Vase
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual Doulton Lambeth Aesthetic Movement beaker shaped vase decorated with stylized arabesque and scrolling beaded designs by acclaimed and sought after artist Eliza Simmance...
Stoneware
Doulton Lambeth Stoneware Biscuit Barrel by Edith D Lupton 1879
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine early Aesthetic Movement Doulton Lambeth biscuit barrel with silver plated mounts and handle and decorated with stylized floral de...
Silver Plate
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H 4.73 in Dm 3.15 in
Louisa E Edwards Doulton Lambeth Aesthetic Movement Stoneware Floral Beaker Vase
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and unusual Doulton Lambeth Aesthetic Movement stoneware beaker shaped vase decorated with stylized leaf and floral designs by Louisa E Edwards and Rosina Brown dated 188...
Silver