Royal Doulton Building and Garden Elements
British
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.
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Creator: Royal Doulton
Royal Doulton. A perfect pair of jardinieres on matching stands
By Royal Doulton
Located in London, GB
Royal Doulton. A perfect pair of Royal Doulton jardinieres on matching stands with tubeline raised flower heads and interspersed with circles and mottled blue bodies with burnt ochre...
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1920s Arts and Crafts Vintage Royal Doulton Building and Garden Elements
Pair of Doulton Art Nouveau Stoneware Planters
By Royal Doulton
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique Doulton & Co stoneware planters dating to circa 1890.
The neutral tone of the brown stoneware with its unglazed finished only compliments the unique hexagonal sha...
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Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Royal Doulton Building and Garden Elements
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Ceramic, Stoneware
Doulton & Co. 19th Century Sink with Wall Brackets
By Royal Doulton
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Doulton & Co late 19th century sink with cast iron wall brackets, from the Simon Kirby Museum of Bathroom Sanitaryware collection.
Dating to circa 1890, this antique sink has a graceful form with an elegant, shaped splash back and moulded soap dishes.
With some light wear, this beautiful antique sink will look stunning in the bathroom of a Victorian townhouse or a similarly themed vintage ensuite.
The Simon Kirby Museum of Bathroom Sanitaryware
Sanitaryware extraordinaire and enthusiast Simon Kirby was the proud owner of a rare and impressive collection of antique toilets, basins and baths.
Until 2016 Kirby was the managing director of Thomas Crapper & Co; he spent more than 40 years carefully sourcing these specialist pieces, making it his vocation to ensure such rare and valuable sanitaryware was saved and preserved, creating what was known as the Thomas Crapper Museum.
Over the years, the company museum has not been open to the public, with only a few history enthusiasts and keen customers having been invited to view.
Names such as Thomas Crapper, George Jennings, Shanks, Doulton and Co and Twyfords form part of this outstanding collection that demonstrates the development of sanitaryware over the centuries.
Although Kirby sold the iconic Thomas Crapper company nearly ten years ago, he remains an expert in the history of the ‘smallest room’ and now serves as a consultant to the Royal Household.
Here at UK Architectural Heritage Ltd...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Royal Doulton Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
Large Royal Doulton Freestanding Round Basin
By Royal Doulton
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large and impressive freestanding round basin by Royal Doulton. This spectacular sink is ideal for a commercial bathroom project as a communal sink but could also be used in a larg...
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Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Royal Doulton Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
Royal Doulton 'Oyama' Pattern Flow Blue Porcelain Jardiniere
By Royal Doulton
Located in Doylestown, PA
Rare Royal Doulton 'Oyama' pattern porcelain jardinere, circa 1910.
Flow blue jardiniere with a chinoiserie scene of celestial dragons chasing th...
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Royal Doulton Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Porcelain
Large Royal Doulton Round Communal Basin
By Royal Doulton
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large and impressive round communal basin by Royal Doulton. This spectacular sink is ideal for a commercial bathroom project as a communal sink but could also be used in a large in...
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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Royal Doulton Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
Royal Doulton Egyptian Revival Porcelain Jardinière
By Royal Doulton
Located in Stamford, CT
Royal Doulton jardinière made during the Egyptian Revival period.
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Early 20th Century English Egyptian Revival Royal Doulton Building and Garden Elements
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Porcelain
Large Round Glazed Communal Sink by Royal Doulton
By Royal Doulton
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large and impressive round communal sink by Royal Doulton. This spectacular sink is ideal for a commercial bathroom project as a communal sink but could also be used in a large int...
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Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Royal Doulton Building and Garden Elements
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Stoneware
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Royal Doulton building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Royal Doulton building and garden elements are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of porcelain and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Royal Doulton building and garden elements, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original building and garden elements by Royal Doulton were created in the Victorian style in united kingdom during the early 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider building and garden elements by Doulton Lambeth, Minton, and Benham & Froud. Prices for Royal Doulton building and garden elements can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,150 and can go as high as $4,608, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,379.
Questions About Royal Doulton Building and Garden Elements
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Royal 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.
- Is Royal Doulton valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, 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.
- What is Royal Doulton Flambe?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Royal 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.
- Does Royal Doulton still exist?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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, 2024To 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 ExpertMarch 15, 2024Many 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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 ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To 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, 2024To 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 16, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To 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.
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