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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Antique Doulton Lambeth Sterling Silver Silicone Copper Beaker Shot Glass 4"
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique English Doulton Lambeth Silicone ware beaker shot glass featuring a sterling silver .925 rim and riveted copper design. Made in England 764, nn. Circa 1894. Doulton L...
Sterling Silver
Antique Tiffany Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Classical sterling silver magnifying glass. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1900. Round lens in sterling silver frame with chased scrolls, flowers, and diaper. Ha...
Sterling Silver
19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Travelling Collapsible Beaker
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver collapsible beaker - boxed; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This impressive antique Victorian sterling silver travelling collapsible beaker has a circular tapering form. The surface of the beaker is plain and unembellished, apart from the hallmarks to each concentric section. The interior of the beaker retains the original gilt interior. This antique beaker...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$795Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.25 in W 11.5 in D 9 in
Doulton Watts Lambeth Stoneware Pottery Irish Whiskey Liquor Cask
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Large 19th century Doulton and Watts, Lambeth pottery, London antique stoneware keg barrel cask Irish whiskey bar liquor dispenser. Bottom has Doulton Lambeth stamped on it with the number two, spigot has Doulton Watts Lambeth pottery...
Brass
$925
H 2.56 in Dm 2.76 in
Antique Large 84 Silver Russian Engraved Niello Kiddush Cup Beaker Moscow 1888
Located in Portland, OR
A good & finely engraved antique Russian Kiddush cup or beaker of larger size, Moscow, 1888. The cup with a flared rim and profusely engraved with ...
Silver
Russian Silver and Niello Beaker
Located in New York, NY
Russian silver and niello beaker. Heavy sterling silver presentation cup with niello diamond pattern and blank cartouches. With hallmarks and stamped TA and KA 1859 and 84. Russia, c...
Sterling Silver
$720Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 6.88 in Dm 3.63 in
Antique Baltimore Sterling Silver and Cut-Glass Perfume
By James R. Armiger
Located in New York, NY
Turn-of-the-century cut-glass perfume bottle with sterling silver stopper. Globular with short and faceted neck and shoulder, and everted rim. Star, fern, and diaper ornament. Globul...
Sterling Silver
$21,015
H 7.88 in W 23.23 in D 16.15 in
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Six Beakers with Silver 800 Tray
By Argenterie di Milano
Located in VALENZA, IT
Gorgeous 6 beakers plus tray, completely handmade. Beakers are in sterling 925°°/°°° The cup is smooth and the stem is cast and finished by chisel. The two-tone, silver and gold br...
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Quality Doulton Lambeth Jug
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality Doulton Lambeth jug with a wonderful hunting scene decoration, with a shaped handle in wonderful light and dark brown colours. Stamped to base.
Ceramic
Sanborns Mexico Sterling Silver Shot Glass Set
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Set of eight Sanborn's Mexico sterling silver shot glasses with chased Aztec rose border. In good shape with nice patina that would be pol...
Sterling Silver
$1,225
H 5.91 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Antique Collapsible Sterling Silver Beaker by George Unite, Birmingham, 1913
By George Unite
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1913 by George Unite, this very handsome, antique sterling silver beaker, is collapsible and plain in style,...
Sterling Silver
Rare Antique Chester Sterling Silver Beaker / Cup 1785 18th Century
Located in London, GB
A Rare Antique Silver Beaker with a flared straight sided design with a subtle banded trim on the rim and foot. The understated elegance coupled with the rare Chester mark makes this...
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Doulton Lambeth harvest jug
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian Doulton Lambeth harvest jug having an antique Doulton lambeth harvest jug decorated with hunting scenes in wonderful light and dark brown...
Ceramic
Ceramic Match Striker With Sterling Silver Collar by Doulton, Circa 1880
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in London, GB
An unusual stoneware ceramic match striker by Doulton with hallmarked silver collar, circa 1880. Makers mark to the base. Dimensions: 8.5cm/3⅜ inches (diameter) x 7 cm/2¾ inches (he...
Sterling Silver