The Doulton factory was established in 1815 in Lambeth, South London by John Doulton (1793 - 1873), who had previously been employed at the nearby Fulham Pottery. He initially had two partners, Martha Jones and John Watts, the former of who left the company in 1820, and the latter in 1854.

He began by producing practical and decorative stoneware, such as bottles and sewer pipes from his small pottery

John's son Henry (1820 - 1897) joined the company in 1835 and the production of stoneware items was expanded to include laboratory articles, sanitary ware and drainpipes, which were sold worldwide.

In the mid 1850s John Doulton began experimenting with a more decorative pottery items. Many glazes and decorative effects were developed including faience, impasto, silicon, carrara, marqueterie, chine, and rouge flambe.

From about 1860, Doulton began to revive earlier types of stoneware, such as copies of 18th-century vessels. The famous more...

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Royal Doulton tall slender vase, 'Blue Iris' signed by E. Piper…

Royal Doulton tall slender vase, 'Blue Iris' signed by E. Piper and designed by Robert Allen, height 28.5 cm (restoration to rim)

Doulton Burslem, a tall stylish ewer in cobalt blue iris design,…

Doulton Burslem, a tall stylish ewer in cobalt blue iris design, shapely handle with gilded extended spout c.1890, height 29 cm

Vintage Royal Doulton 'Blue Iris' cup & saucer marked to bases.

Royal Doulton Blue Iris Cup & Saucer

Vintage Royal Doulton 'Blue Iris' cup & saucer marked to bases.

Doulton Burslem, late 19th century 'Blue Iris' design bulbous…

Blue Iris Doulton Burslem Jug

Doulton Burslem, late 19th century 'Blue Iris' design bulbous jug with tapering neck and scroll handle

Doulton Burslem England 'Blue Iris' porcelain jug with hand…

Hand-painted Doulton Burslem porcelain jug with gilt decoration

Doulton Burslem England 'Blue Iris' porcelain jug with hand painted and gilt decoration

A blue iris Doulton Burslem chamber pitcher

Blue Iris Doulton Burslem Pitcher

A blue iris Doulton Burslem chamber pitcher

A late Victorian Doulton Burslem 'Iris' wash basin, late 19th…

Victorian Doulton Burslem Iris Wash Basin

A late Victorian Doulton Burslem 'Iris' wash basin, late 19th century, the basin with a lobed edge profusely embellished with gilded flora upon midnight blue, decorated to the centre and exterior with blue iris flowers and foliage sponged with gold;…

Antique Doulton Burslem 'Blue iris' pattern bowl, 12 cm high,…

Antique Doulton Burslem Blue Iris Bowl

Antique Doulton Burslem 'Blue iris' pattern bowl, 12 cm high, 29 cm long

A Doulton Burslem 'Blue Iris' patterned vase, re-gilded at the…

Re-gilded Doulton Burslem vase with Blue Iris pattern

A Doulton Burslem 'Blue Iris' patterned vase, re-gilded at the rim. Height 10.5 cm

Pair of antique Doulton Burslem Blue Iris ewers, 24 cm high (2)…

Antique Doulton Burslem Blue Iris Ewers (Pair)

Pair of antique Doulton Burslem Blue Iris ewers, 24 cm high (2) mark 1891-1901

Royal Doulton 'Blue Iris' vase approx Height 23 cm

Royal Doulton Blue Iris Vase - 23cm Height

Royal Doulton 'Blue Iris' vase approx Height 23 cm