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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Two pieces Royal Doulton Series Ware. 'Home Waters' charger…

Royal Doulton Charger and Tray

Two pieces Royal Doulton Series Ware. 'Home Waters' charger D6434; & 'Clipper Ship Sussex,' sandwich tray D5957. Diameter 33 cm (charger) &. Length 28 cm

A Royal Doulton 'Home Waters' bowl

Royal Doulton 'Home Waters' Bowl

A Royal Doulton 'Home Waters' bowl

Royal Doulton 'Home Waters' plate, with another Continental…

Home Waters and Continental Plate

Royal Doulton 'Home Waters' plate, with another Continental plate

Royal Doulton Home Waters charger

Royal Doulton Home Waters Charger

Royal Doulton Home Waters charger