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 series ware jug and vase pattern 'Jackdaw of Rheims' D2532, height 14.5 cm largest

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Royal Doulton Whiskey Decanter and Toby Jugs Set

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Royal Doulton Jackdaw of Rheims charger, titled 'The Jackdaw of…

"The Jackdaw of Rheims" Charger

Royal Doulton Jackdaw of Rheims charger, titled 'The Jackdaw of Rheims, Bishop and abbot and prior were there'. Diameter 6378, diameter 34 cm

Royal Doulton 'Jackdaw of Rheims' vase 22 cm high approx.

Jackdaw of Rheims Vase

Royal Doulton 'Jackdaw of Rheims' vase 22 cm high approx.

Royal Doulton 'The Jackdaw of Rheims' tea for two set, includes…

Jackdaw of Rheims Tea Set for Two

Royal Doulton 'The Jackdaw of Rheims' tea for two set, includes cups, saucers, plate, sugar bowl & teapot (7)

Large Royal Doulton Jackdaw of Rheims charger diameter 34.5 cm

Royal Doulton Jackdaw of Rheims Charger (34.5 cm)

Large Royal Doulton Jackdaw of Rheims charger diameter 34.5 cm