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 loving jug, 'Chart of treasure Island' with…

Royal Doulton loving jug, 'Chart of treasure Island' with details and map to base, limited edition No.284/600, height 20 cm

Royal Doulton 'Treasure Island' figure HN2243, height 13 cm.

Royal Doulton Treasure Island Figure

Royal Doulton 'Treasure Island' figure HN2243, height 13 cm.

A Royal Doulton loving cup, treasure Island jug, issued 1934,…

Royal Doulton Treasure Island Loving Cup

A Royal Doulton loving cup, treasure Island jug, issued 1934, no. 197/600, height 19 cm

Two Royal Doulton figures Alice HN2158 and treasure Island…

Royal Doulton Alice & Treasure Island Figures

Two Royal Doulton figures Alice HN2158 and treasure Island HN2243

Four Royal Doulton figures. Including 'Stop press,' HN2683;…

Royal Doulton Figurines Collection

Four Royal Doulton figures. Including 'Stop press,' HN2683; 'The Parisian,' HN2445; 'Treasure Island,' HN2243; & 'Partners,' HN3119, height 20 cm, height 21 cm, height 12.5 cm & H17.5 cm

Royal Doulton 'Treasure Island Jug' designed by Charles Noke,…

Limited Edition Royal Doulton Treasure Island Jug

Royal Doulton 'Treasure Island Jug' designed by Charles Noke, limited edition 215/600 with original certificate. 20 cm

A Royal Doulton 'Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson' jug,…

Limited edition Treasure Island jug with characters in relief

A Royal Doulton 'Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson' jug, decorated in relief with Long John Silver and other characters from Stevenson's writing, Limited edition No. 249/600. Height 19 cm

A Royal Doulton figurine, 'Long John Silver' from the novel…

Royal Doulton Long John Silver Figurine

A Royal Doulton figurine, 'Long John Silver' from the novel 'Treasure Island', designed by M. Nicoll, introduced 1957, withdrawn 1965, HN2204, printed mark. Height 23 cm