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Royal Doulton Furniture

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The redoubtable British ceramics maker Royal Doulton has long embraced popular tastes and enjoys a devoted following among aficionados of English pottery. Some are drawn to the company’s intricately decorated bone china dinner services; others are passionate collectors of Royal Doulton’s artfully hand-painted figurines, vases and bowls.

When founded by John Doulton, Martha Jones and John Watts in 1815, in the Lambeth section of suburban London, the manufacturer produced bottles and other storage containers and even sewer pipes in stoneware, a cheap but durable cousin of porcelain. Amid the Victorian era’s rising concern for hygiene, food safety and sanitation, the company flourished. During the late 1850s — having rebranded as Doulton & Watts and then Doulton and Co. — the firm was colloquially referred to as Doulton Ware. And in the late 1870s, it expanded its business into the applied arts.

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, Doulton opened an art pottery studio in Lambeth, where vases, urns and other forms were decorated with painted scenic images, flowers or historical motifs. 

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 as the heads of figures from folklore and popular culture. Doulton purchased a factory in Burslem in 1882, and King Edward VII granted the factory his Royal Warrant in 1901.

Royal Doulton china will always make an elegant yet not-too-formal appearance in a traditional table setting. Prices for dinner services vary according to size, age and condition, but generally range from $2,000 to $15,000

Authentic Royal Doulton art pottery might be used by some as a bright decorative note; others collect the company’s figurines with the same interest and dedication as stamp and coin enthusiasts. A typical Toby Jug might fetch $50, while very rare figurines can sell for $7,000. Most of the finest Royal Doulton art pottery pieces sell for around $500

As you will see on these pages, few decorative-arts companies are as aesthetically and stylistically diverse as Royal Doulton. The firm truly offers something for everyone.

Find Royal Doulton figurines, plates, vases and other collectibles for sale on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Royal Doulton
Royal Doulton Polish Dancer Figurine, 1980
By Royal Doulton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Originating from a private collection a vintage limited edition Royal Doulton Dancers of the World series porcelain figurine titled Polish Dancer ...
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1980s English Vintage Royal Doulton Furniture

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Porcelain

Royal Doulton West Indian Dancer Figurine, 1981
By Royal Doulton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Originating from a private collection a vintage limited edition Royal Doulton Dancers of the World series porcelain figurine titled West Indian Da...
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1980s English Vintage Royal Doulton Furniture

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Porcelain

Royal Doulton Pastille Pottery Bastiile Burner Tudor Watermill and Cottage
By Royal Doulton
Located in Downingtown, PA
Royal Doulton Pastille Pottery Bastiile Burner Tudor Watermill and Cottage Burslem, 1920s-30s The Royal Doulton pottery pastiile burner is modeled as a Tudor watermill and cotta...
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1920s English Edwardian Vintage Royal Doulton Furniture

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Pottery

Large Antique Royal Doulton Lambethware, Attributed
By Royal Doulton
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an extraordinary studio work attributed to the Royal Doulton Lambethware studio and is in the Arts & Crafts aesthetic. Although the piece is not marked, it bares all of the ...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Royal Doulton Furniture

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Majolica

Royal Doulton Bowl and Vase from the Arts and Crafts Period
By Royal Doulton
Located in Austin, TX
A fine decorative ceramic bowl featuring a foliate design around the circumference from the Arts & Crafts period, set upon a fitted round turned wood base, by the celebrated English ...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Royal Doulton Furniture

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Wood, Pottery

Winston Churchill Character Jug by Royal Doulton
By Royal Doulton
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Winston Churchill character jug or decorative mug by the English pottery firm, Royal Doulton.  
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20th Century English Royal Doulton Furniture

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Ceramic, Pottery

Royal Daulton signed MB for Mary Butter. Arts & Crafts flowing floral blue vase.
By Royal Doulton
Located in London, GB
Royal Daulton signed MB for Mary Butter. Arts & Crafts flowing floral blue vase.
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1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Royal Doulton Furniture

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Ceramic

Royal Doulton Porcelain Bowl Designed by Andrew Wyeth England 1973
By Royal Doulton, Andrew Wyeth
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Royal Doulton Porcelain Bowl Designed by Andrew Wyeth England 1973. Amazing Royal Doulton Andrew Wyeth large porcelain bowl with apple branches 13" Limited Ed. Andrew Wyeth bowl made of fine English bone China. The bowl was made for Andrew Wyeth by Royal Doulton of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. Limited edition from an original work of art by Andrew Wyeth...
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Late 20th Century English Victorian Royal Doulton Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Noke Sung Ware Signed Royal Doulton Tall Flambe Vase
By Royal Doulton
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique vase was made by the well known Royal Doulton factory of England in approximately 1920 in their period Art Deco style. This tall vase was designed and crafted by artist ...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Royal Doulton Furniture

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Pottery

Royal Doulton Cut Crystal Vase with Bubbles Etching Mid-Century Moden England
By Royal Doulton
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely Royal Doulton finest cut crystal vase with bubbles and criss cross etching. Made in England and marked underneath. The vase is heavy and 5 in...
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1980s English Art Deco Vintage Royal Doulton Furniture

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Crystal

English Porcelain Vessel by Royal Doulton for British Airways Airline, Small
By Royal Doulton
Located in New York, NY
A small English porcelain vessel by Royal Doulton for British Airways, circa late-20th century, England. With maker's mark on bottom as shown in image #10. A great small piece for je...
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Late 20th Century English Royal Doulton Furniture

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Porcelain

Vintage Royal Doulton Green, Brown Vase, 1970s
By Royal Doulton
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Olive green and dark brown cylinder shaped vase manufactured by Royal Doulton in the 1970s. Textured graphic relief pattern under the shiny earthcolored glaze. Stamped under the brig...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Royal Doulton Furniture

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Porcelain, Ceramic

Royal Doulton Kurdish Dancer Figurine, 1978
By Royal Doulton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Originating from a private collection a vintage limited edition Royal Doulton Dancers of the World series porcelain figurine titled Kurdish Dancer...
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1970s English Vintage Royal Doulton Furniture

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Porcelain

Royal Doulton Little Miss Muffit Nursery Childs Ceramic Bowl
By Royal Doulton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A scarce antique Royal Doulton child's nursery rhyme stoneware dish dating from 1911. The round shallow bowl has a wide rim with raised edge printed with animals...
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1910s English Art Deco Vintage Royal Doulton Furniture

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Stoneware

Royal Doulton Philippine Dancer Figurine, 1977
By Royal Doulton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Originating from a private collection a vintage limited edition Royal Doulton dancers of the World Series porcelain figurine titled Philippine dan...
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1970s English Vintage Royal Doulton Furniture

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Porcelain

Royal Doulton Burslem Art Deco Pip, Squeak & Wilfred Daily Mirror Pottery Saucer
By Royal Doulton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare Art Deco Royal Doulton Burslem ‘Pip, Squeak & Wilfred’ comic strip pottery plate by Welsh born artist Austin Bowen Payne (Welsh, 1876-1959...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Royal Doulton Furniture

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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...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Royal Doulton Furniture

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Ceramic

Royal Doulton Golf Plate, Series Ware
By Royal Doulton
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Royal Doulton Series Ware Golf plate. Royal Doulton rack plate with polychrome golf scene and the proverb, "EVERY DOG HAS HIS DAY, AND EVERY MAN HIS HOUR", designed by Charles Crombie. The rear of the plate with Royal Doulton trade mark, pattern No. D3395 and '21'. Charles 'Chas' Crombie (1885 - 1967) was an illustrator whose work is well known to the collector. His pictures can be found in many forms, on postcards, calendars, in books and on Royal Doulton ceramics. Royal Doulton Golf...
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1910s English Vintage Royal Doulton Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Grotesque Bacchus Ceramic Tankard by Royal Doulton, United Kingdom 1958
By Royal Doulton
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in the United Kingdom in 1958. It is made in polychrome ceramic. This tankard is vintage, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excellent ...
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Royal Doulton Furniture

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Ceramic

Vintage Royal Doulton Vase with Hunting Scene, Late 20th Century
By Royal Doulton
Located in Roma, IT
Royal Doulton vase with hunting scene is a beautiful glass vase realized by the English firm Royal Doulton, (London since 1815) Our specimen is a flambe wood cut vase decorated wi...
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Late 20th Century English Royal Doulton Furniture

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Glass

Royal Doulton. An Arts and Crafts Beefeater Gin advertising decanter and stopper
By Royal Doulton
Located in London, GB
Royal Doulton Arts and Crafts Beefeater Gin advertising decanter and stopper. Stamped James Burrough Ltd. Lambeth SE. Distillers of the C...
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1920s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Royal Doulton Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Royal Doulton Red Flambe Porcelain Figurine "PENGUIN" 1930
By Royal Doulton
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Over 500 years ago Chinese potters first experimented with copper oxide glazes to create a fiery red finish that became known as Flambe. When these Sung Dynasty (AD 960 to1279) porce...
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Mid-20th Century Royal Doulton Furniture

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Porcelain

Royal Doulton “Dancers of the World Kurdish Dancer” Limited Edition Figurine
By Royal Doulton
Located in Tustin, CA
Very collectible, limited edition of only 750 pieces in the world, Royal Doulton “Dancers of the World Kurdish Dancer” fine porcelain figurine in ...
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20th Century English Other Royal Doulton Furniture

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Porcelain

Royal Doulton Grape Cluster Vases from the Arts and Crafts Period
By Royal Doulton
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of decorative ceramic vases from the Arts & Crafts period, by the celebrated English pottery firm, Royal Doulton. Each vase featuring a design of grape clusters around...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Royal Doulton Furniture

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Royal Doulton "the Carpet Seller" Moroccan Decorative Porcelain Figurine
By Royal Doulton
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Royal Doulton "the carpet seller," Moroccan figurine of a carpet seller. Made in England, by Royal Doulton England, the "Carpet Seller," Royal Doulto...
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Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Royal Doulton Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Postmodern Royal Doulton Sisters Basalt Black Mate Ceramic
By Royal Doulton
Located in San Diego, CA
Royal Doulton black basalt figurine "Sisters." circa 1983 made in England nice finish very collectible piece .
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20th Century English Post-Modern Royal Doulton Furniture

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Ceramic

19th Century English Painted Ceramic Barbotine Pitchers, Set of Three
By Royal Doulton
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wet bar with this charming, sculptural set of antique majolica pitchers. Crafted in England circa 1890, each colorful barbotine jug similar to...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Royal Doulton Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

Royal Doulton Red Flambe Porcelain Figurine "TIGER"
By Royal Doulton
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Over 500 years ago Chinese potters first experimented with copper oxide glazes to create a fiery red finish that became known as Flambe. When these Sung Dynasty (AD 960 to1279) porce...
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Mid-20th Century English Royal Doulton Furniture

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Porcelain

20th Century Vintage English Royal Doulton Lambeth Ceramic Vase
By Royal Doulton
Located in Sofia, BG
A rare and stunning Doulton Lambeth Art Nouveau vase decorated in floral theme in light blue and green. The vase has Royal Doulton Lambeth marks ...
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Early 20th Century British Royal Doulton Furniture

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Ceramic

Antique Cycling Jug, Royal Doulton Lambeth Ware
By Royal Doulton
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Royal Doulton Lambeth Ware Cycling Jug. A rare Royal Doulton Lambeth stoneware jug with art nouveau design and three cycling scenes in white relief showing Men and Woman on bicycles...
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Early 1900s English Sporting Art Antique Royal Doulton Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Orange Lacquered Porcelain Catchall by Royal Doulton, England
By Royal Doulton
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in England in 1920s. It is made in orange iridescent lacquered porcelain with decorations. This bowl - vide poche is vintage, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but ...
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1920s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Royal Doulton Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Lacquer

Alison Wilding, Ceramic Sculpture 'Bowl or Art Object', 1999 for Tate Gallery
By Royal Doulton, Anish Kapoor
Located in London, GB
Alison wilding Ceramic sculpture, 1999 Produced by Royal Doulton, 2000 Porcelain Imprinted stamp 'AW 2000 Royal Doulton' A usable table object, o...
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Late 20th Century British Modern Royal Doulton Furniture

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Ceramic

Royal Doulton "The Gaffer" British Porcelain Figurine
By Royal Doulton
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Royal Doulton "The Gaffer". Made in England, by Royal Doulton England, "The Gaffer". Royal Doulton, H.N. 2053, finely painted porcelain figure of "The Gaffer", collectable, high gl...
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Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Royal Doulton Furniture

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Porcelain

Sterling Silver Mounted Royal Doulton Blue Glazed Pitcher
By Royal Doulton
Located in Norwood, NJ
Art Nouveau sterling silver mounted and fully hallmarked Royal Doulton blue glazed lidded pitcher. 19th century petite pitcher with raised Art Nouve...
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1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Royal Doulton Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Royal Doulton "DUCK" flambéed red porcelain figurine
By Royal Doulton
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Royal Doulton Porcelain Figure made in England. Duck Figure in Red and Black Flambe Measures: Height: 6 centimeters Length: 5.5 centimeters Depth: 2.5 centimeters
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20th Century English Art Deco Royal Doulton Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Doulton "The Beggar" HN 2175
By Royal Doulton
Located in Austin, TX
Crafted from exquisite porcelain, Royal Doulton's "The Beggar" emanates classic mid-20th century charm. Modeled after character from "The Beggar's Opera", this figurine masterfully c...
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Mid-20th Century Royal Doulton Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 20thC English Silver-Mounted Royal Doulton Ceramic Match Striker c.1910
By Royal Doulton, Finnigans, London 1
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century English solid silver mounted ceramic match striker, made by Royal Doulton & Finnigans. The striker, of a round shape is mounted with a plain silver collar. Due to its size and weight, this versatile match striker can also serve as a paperweight. The ceramic is marked underneath with the Royal Doulton mark and reference number 4104. The silver collar is hallmarked English silver, (925 standard), Birmingham, year 1910 (l), Maker Finnigans. A little about the maker, the story of Finnigans began in 1830 when Benjamin Finnigan, initially trading under the name Brian B Finnigan, established a workshop in Newton Street...
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1910s British Other Vintage Royal Doulton Furniture

Materials

Silver

Antique 20th Century Vellum Overnight Case By Royal Doulton c.1920
By Royal Doulton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th-century English suitcase crafted from luxurious vellum, accompanied by a compact interior vanity case, offers versatility for both joint and individual use. Adorned with...
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20th Century British Other Royal Doulton Furniture

Materials

Silk

Royal Doulton Christopher Columbus Commemorative Jug
By Royal Doulton
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stoneware jug by Royal Doulton's Lambeth Studio was crafted to commemorate the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893. Designed by John Broad, it not only features busts of George Washington and Christopher Columbus, but also an American eagle back...
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19th Century English Antique Royal Doulton Furniture

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Royal Doulton furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Royal Doulton furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Royal Doulton furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Royal Doulton were created in the Art Deco style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Moorcroft Pottery, Walker & Hall, and Mappin & Webb. Prices for Royal Doulton furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $49 and can go as high as $17,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $750.
Questions About Royal Doulton Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if something is Royal Doulton, search the bottom or back for a maker's mark. Nearly all Royal Doulton pieces feature a marking, but the British maker's wording and logos changed over the years. Most pieces made after 1820 will say "Doulton" along with other words, while older items may feature the "Vauxhall Pottery" stamp. If you're still uncertain, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with making an identification. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Royal Doulton porcelain.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell how old a Royal Doulton is, find the maker's marking, usually located in an inconspicuous area. The maker changed the wording of its markings over the years. For example, it began marking pieces with “Doulton & Watts” in 1820 and then switched to marking with “Doulton & Watts Lambeth” in 1826. By cross-referencing the maker's mark on your piece with information published by trusted online resources, you can typically get a rough idea of its age. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of Royal Doulton pottery on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell how old a Royal Doulton figurine is, locate the maker's mark, usually located on the bottom. Since the British maker used different marks over time, researching the wording present on your figurine can give you a rough idea of its age. For example, a piece that reads "Henry Doulton & Co." was most likely produced between 1846 and 1854. If you encounter any challenges, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Royal Doulton figurines.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Royal Doulton as a brand still exists but it has been rolled into many other brands and buyouts over the years. As of 2015, it was acquired by the Fiskars Corporation along with Waterford, Wedgwood and Royal Albert. Shop a range of antique and vintage Royal Doulton on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some Royal Doulton pottery is worth something. The British ceramics maker Royal Doulton has long embraced popular tastes and enjoys a devoted following among aficionados of English pottery. Some are drawn to the company’s intricately decorated bone china dinner services. Others are passionate collectors of Royal Doulton’s artfully hand-painted figurines, vases and bowls. How much a Royal Doulton piece is worth depends on several factors, including style, type, age and condition. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate your pottery based on these characteristics and tell you how much it may be worth. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of Royal Doulton pottery.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Royal Doulton pottery is prized among collectors as one of the oldest still-operating manufacturers of fine art pottery in Britain. Founded in 1815, it gained the ‘Royal’ moniker in 1901. Shop a collection of expertly-vetted Royal Doulton wares on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Doulton is the same as Royal Doulton. The ceramic and home accessories manufacturer was granted the right to use ‘Royal’ in its name by King Edward VII in 1901. You can shop a range of antique and vintage Royal Doulton pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, some Royal Doulton pieces are valuable. How much a particular piece is worth depends on its age, type, rarity, condition and other factors. Highly sought-after Royal Doulton collectibles include the Bunnykins figurines, human figurines produced during the 1930s and '40s and pieces from limited edition series such as the Gone with the Wind and Henry VIII figurines. To get an estimated value for a particular Royal Doulton piece, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. Shop a variety of Royal Doulton ceramics on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Royal Doulton Flambe is a type of glassware produced by the English manufacturer Royal Doulton. Its name comes from the fact that its copper oxide glaze gives the glass a dark flame-red finish. Flambe glassware debuted in 1904. You'll find a collection of Royal Doulton Flambe decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Royal Doulton is still in business. Royal Doulton has been a part of the Fiskars Corporation that also oversees other European pottery and porcelain brands, such as Wedgwood and Royal Albert. Shop a variety of porcelain collectibles, including Royal Doulton, on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify Royal Doulton patterns, look on the item's back or bottom for a pattern number. The British maker introduced a numbering system in 1928, and many pieces produced since then show off a letter and a four-digit number corresponding to a pattern name. Once you've located these numbers, you can utilize trusted online resources to complete the identification process. If you can't find a pattern number, consider having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Royal Doulton tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, some Royal Doulton pieces are still made in England, however, the majority of their pieces are made in Indonesia. Higher-quality and more meticulously designed pieces are still crafted in England. Shop a selection of Royal Doulton pieces for some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    Many Royal Doulton figurines are rare. Among them are prototypes, which usually feature markings that say "Factory Proof," "Design Sample," "Survey Figure" or "Property of Royal Doulton Tableware produced for sale." Limited-edition figurines and older ones in exceptional condition also tend to be rarer. Some examples of rare and highly sought-after Royal Doulton figurines include the RailRoad Guard, designed by B. Harper; the Virginia HN2844, made in 1978; the Rose Garden HN4559, produced in 1994; and Juno and the Peacock HN2827, circa 1984. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Royal Doulton figurines.

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