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 Roman Artifact Terracotta Plaque By Joseph Mott
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual Doulton Lambeth terracotta plaque produced by and for artist Joseph Mott and dating from around 1920. The oval shaped plaque was ...
Terracotta
Catherine Vargas Doulton Lambeth Faience Hand Painted Framed Plaque, 1877
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and unique hand painted framed porcelain tile in the aesthetic taste depicting a young girl seated on a grassy bank and holding a doll by renowned artist Catherine Vargas and dated 1877. Probably made at Doulton Lambeth Faience...
Ceramic
A. Martin Vallauris French Provençal Palissy Trompe L’oeil Vegetable Wall Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rarely seen Palissy style Provençal majolica trompe l’oeil wall plaque made and signed by the potter A. Martin, from Vallauris, Cote d’Azur, France, Mid-Century Modern Era, circa ...
Ceramic
$495
H 9.75 in W 9.75 in D 1.5 in
Italian Provincial Deruta Hand Painted Faience Allegorical Pottery Wall Plate
By Deruta
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful hand painted blue, cream, and green faience pottery wall plate featuring an allegorical scene of a man riding a horse with a bird on his arm. By Cynthia Deruta Italy, L...
Faience, Pottery
$3,920
H 18.25 in W 42 in D 1.5 in
An 18th Century Italian Hand-Painted Plaque, Decorative Wall Ornament
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian hand-painted wall plaque from the 18th century. This wall decoration from Italy has a half-octagon shape with longer flat section being at bottom-side of plaque. It has been hand-painted in a motif of horns, arrows, angels, and volutes. Primary coloring is gold and green with a black frame. There is a lovely old patina; a nice reflection of its age. This 18th century Italian wall plaque...
Wood
$1,115
H 2.76 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Important Wall Ceramic Abstract Plate Decoration by JN Gerard French Pottery
By Jean Nicolas Gerard
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
J.N. Gerard French ceramic wall plate realised in the 1990s. Excellent original conditions, signed under the base Dimensions: 7 x 31 x 31cm.
Pottery
$470Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 12.6 in D 0.79 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern Iron Framed Hand Painted Ceramic Italian Plaque
By San Marino Pottery
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian ceramic plaque, framed in iron, is a vibrant and expressive example of the era's love for both abstraction...
Iron
Wonderful antique Victorian quality Doulton Lambeth jardiniere
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful antique Victorian quality Doulton Lambeth jardiniere having a wavy shaped top, decorated with flowers on a blue ground in lovely blue, green and brown colours. Stamped to ...
Ceramic
DeSimone of Italy, Hand Painted Colorful Ceramic Plate, 1960s
By Giovanni DeSimone
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Colorful hand painted, large ceramic plate by DeSimone, Italy Signed DeSimone, Italy to reverse, circa 1960s Measures: Height 1 inch, diameter 10 inch In very good condition.
Ceramic
Large Abstract Studio Art Pottery Charger
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large Abstract Studio Art Pottery charger, unmarked, attributed to Poole Pottery U.K. Decorated in attractive an abstract spiral pattern i...
Pottery
Rare Art Nouveau Terracotta Wall Plaque, Early 20th Century
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare French Art Nouveau Terracotta Wall Plaque, Early 20th Century A beautifully detailed and rare French Art Nouveau terracotta wall plaque, dating from the early 20th century. Thi...
Brass
$329Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.58 in Dm 9.26 in
Barbotine Hand Painted Seafood Faience Plate, France, Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French faience plates made in the 20th mid-century. The elements are very realistics. Very high quality of production. Good condition. Shipping: 23.5/23.5/4 cm.
Faience
$925
H 2.5 in Dm 12 in
19th Century French Hand-Painted Barbotine Faience Wall Plate Stamped Longchamp
By Longchamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Add some color to your kitchen wall or dining room shelf with this beautiful antique Majolica wall platter. Crafted in France, circa 1880, the plate features sculptural fruit motif in high relief which includes a pair of pears hanging from tree branches covered with green leaves. The colorful hand-painted faience round plate with pink flowers...
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Framed Nineteenth-Century Hand-Painted Decorative Fan
Located in Cheshire, GB
This decorative framed fan is an elegant example of nineteenth-century European craftsmanship, combining intricate carving with delicate painted decoration. The fan is mounted open w...
Giltwood
Florence Barlow Doulton Lambeth Hand-Painted Seagulls Pottery Dish, 1880
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very rare hand-painted Doulton Lambeth pottery saucer dish painted with seagulls by renowned and highly sought after artist Florence Barlow dated 188...
Ceramic