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Royal Doulton Vases and Vessels

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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
Early 20th c. English Royal Doulton Arts and Crafts Lambeth Stoneware Vase
Early 20th c. English Royal Doulton Arts and Crafts Lambeth Stoneware Vase

Early 20th c. English Royal Doulton Arts and Crafts Lambeth Stoneware Vase

By Royal Doulton

Located in Chicago, IL

This Late Victorian English Arts & Crafts Royal Doulton Lambeth stoneware amphora by Frank A. Butler was done in Pattern no. 960. This twin-handled vessel is decorated with a mottled...

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Royal Doulton Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Royal Doulton for Huntley & Palmers Porcelain Old Mother Goose Biscuit box
Royal Doulton for Huntley & Palmers Porcelain Old Mother Goose Biscuit box

Royal Doulton for Huntley & Palmers Porcelain Old Mother Goose Biscuit box

By Royal Doulton

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A scarce antique Royal Doulton porcelain biscuit box decorated with Old Mother Goose made for Huntley & Palmers biscuit manufacturers in 1905. The box has been formed as a chest of d...

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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Royal Doulton Vases and Vessels

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Stunning quality large antique Royal Doulton vase
Stunning quality large antique Royal Doulton vase

Stunning quality large antique Royal Doulton vase

By Royal Doulton

Located in Ipswich, GB

Stunning quality large antique Royal Doulton vase, having a stunning antique Royal Doulton slaters vase, decorated to the centre with blue an...

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Early 20th Century English Royal Doulton Vases and Vessels

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Royal Doulton Isaac Walton Series Ware Jardiniere by Charles Noke, Signed
Royal Doulton Isaac Walton Series Ware Jardiniere by Charles Noke, Signed

Royal Doulton Isaac Walton Series Ware Jardiniere by Charles Noke, Signed

By Royal Doulton, Charles Noke

Located in Soquel, CA

Large late 19th century stoneware jardiniere, a Royal Doulton Isaac Walton Series Ware piece by Charles Noke (English, 1858-1683). This large jardiniere has three handles and is decorated with several detailed figures; characters based on the 17th century English author Isaac Walton's book The Complete...

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Early 20th Century English Royal Doulton Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Aesthetic Movement Twin Handle Hand-Painted Porcelain Vase signed Royal Doulton
Aesthetic Movement Twin Handle Hand-Painted Porcelain Vase signed Royal Doulton

Aesthetic Movement Twin Handle Hand-Painted Porcelain Vase signed Royal Doulton

By Royal Doulton

Located in New York, NY

A stunning Aesthetic Movement twin-handled hand-painted porcelain vase, featuring an idyllic scene inspired by Holbein: a ploughman with horses set against a glowing sunset, signed R...

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1920s English Aesthetic Movement Vintage Royal Doulton Vases and Vessels

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English Stoneware Vase, Royal Doulton, circa 1905
English Stoneware Vase, Royal Doulton, circa 1905

English Stoneware Vase, Royal Doulton, circa 1905

By Royal Doulton

Located in New York, NY

English Stoneware Vase, Royal Doulton, circa 1905. Maker: Hannah Barlow.

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Early 20th Century English Royal Doulton Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

ROYAL DOULTON - Antique Embossed Pattern Stoneware Vase - U.K. - Circa 1902-1922
ROYAL DOULTON - Antique Embossed Pattern Stoneware Vase - U.K. - Circa 1902-1922

ROYAL DOULTON - Antique Embossed Pattern Stoneware Vase - U.K. - Circa 1902-1922

By Royal Doulton

Located in Chatham, ON

ROYAL DOULTON - Antique stoneware vase - model number 7074 672 - featuring an embossed pattern around the middle - high gloss glaze to the top, rim and lower third - base unglazed - ...

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Royal Doulton Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Antique Noke Sung Ware Signed Royal Doulton Tall Flambe Vase
Antique Noke Sung Ware Signed Royal Doulton Tall Flambe Vase

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 Vases and Vessels

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Early 20th Century Royal Doulton Neoclassical Pitcher
Early 20th Century Royal Doulton Neoclassical Pitcher

Early 20th Century Royal Doulton Neoclassical Pitcher

By Royal Doulton

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

A glossy crimson and ochre Neoclassical pitcher made by the English pottery manufacturer Royal Doulton in the early 20th century. This piece is from the factory's 'Greek' series, pro...

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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Royal Doulton Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Earthenware

1920-1927 Pair of Arts & Crafts Vases by Royal Doulton, England
1920-1927 Pair of Arts & Crafts Vases by Royal Doulton, England

1920-1927 Pair of Arts & Crafts Vases by Royal Doulton, England

By Royal Doulton

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of Arts & Crafts Vases by Royal Doulton, 1920-1927, England. Ovoid shape stoneware vase, by either Maud Bowden or Mary Butler (signed MB). The tube-lined band of flowers is sepa...

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1920s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Royal Doulton Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Vintage Royal Doulton Green, Brown Vase, 1970s
Vintage Royal Doulton Green, Brown Vase, 1970s

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 Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Ceramic Vase Royal Doulton Chang Ware
Ceramic Vase Royal Doulton Chang Ware

Ceramic Vase Royal Doulton Chang Ware

By Royal Doulton

Located in Atlanta, GA

A glazed ceramic vase in slender spindle form from the Chang Ware series by Royal Doulton (England, founded 1815) circa 1920-30s. The vase was decorated with thick and dripping glaze in rich mottled polychrome colors. The glaze shows overall irregular crackles, a signature characteristic of Chang Ware. The base is hand-marked "NOKE", Royal Doulton in rectangle and initial HN (for Harry Nixon). Developed by Charles J. Noke (1858-1941), Doulton's Art Director, as part of his experimentation into Chinese flambé glazes during the 1920s. Fired at very high temperatures, they were introduced commercially by Doulton in 1925 in response to popular demand for eastern style ceramics. They were applied primarily by Harry Nixon (1886-1955). The name Chang Ware was used by Doulton in reference to the possibly mythical Song potter, Chang the Elder, although it bears little relationship to Song ceramics.

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1920s English Modern Vintage Royal Doulton Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Royal Doulton Grape Cluster Vases from the Arts and Crafts Period
Royal Doulton Grape Cluster Vases from the Arts and Crafts Period

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 ar...

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Royal Doulton Vases and Vessels

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Pottery, Earthenware, Ceramic

Royal Doulton and Slater Hand Painted Pair of Stoneware Vases
Royal Doulton and Slater Hand Painted Pair of Stoneware Vases

Royal Doulton and Slater Hand Painted Pair of Stoneware Vases

By Royal Doulton

Located in Guaynabo, PR

These are a pair of Doulton and Slater hand painted stoneware Amphora shaped vases. Their background is a combination of brown, green and, beige colors. They are adorned with a group of white flowers, dots all around, and framed by scrolls. Below the base is hallmarked Doulton and Slater - Art Union of...

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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Royal Doulton Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Vintage Royal Doulton Vase with Hunting Scene, Late 20th Century
Vintage Royal Doulton Vase with Hunting Scene, Late 20th Century

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 Vases and Vessels

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Glass

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Royal Doulton vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.

Royal Doulton vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels by Bretby Ceramics, Carlton Ware Ltd, and Fulham Pottery. Prices for Royal Doulton vases and vessels can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $180 and can go as high as $9,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $890.
Questions About Royal Doulton Vases and Vessels
  • 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 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
    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 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 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 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.
  • 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 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 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 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.