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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A Royal Doulton hand painted porcelain vase by John Hugh plant…

Hand Painted Royal Doulton Porcelain Vase by John Plant

A Royal Doulton hand painted porcelain vase by John Hugh plant (act. 1902-1920), of hexagonal inverse baluster shape, painted decoration of a lakeside castle, the conforming hexagonal neck with a raised gilt design over a 'Bleu du Rois' ground. Signed. H…

Royal Doulton vase Lago Maggiore. Hand painted, signed. By John…

Hand-painted Royal Doulton vase, signed by John Hugh

Royal Doulton vase Lago Maggiore. Hand painted, signed. By John Hugh (1902 - 1920). Green mark to base Royal Doulton, England. Impressed mark 630A. Height 21 cm

Royal Doulton vase ovoid china vase. With hand painted scene of…

Hand-painted Royal Doulton Vase with Windsor Castle Scene

Royal Doulton vase ovoid china vase. With hand painted scene of Windsor castle. By John Hugh plant (1902 - 1920). Green base stamp Royal Doulton, England. Signed J.H plant. Height 14 cm

Royal Doulton ewer vase bone china of San Samvele Venice. By…

Royal Doulton Venice Ewer Vase by Jh Plant

Royal Doulton ewer vase bone china of San Samvele Venice. By John Hugh plant. Gold gilt floral lace over blue ground. Green enamel Jewelling to neck & root. Signed to painted panel Jh plant. Printed mark to base 7378. Height 22 cm

Pair of antique hand painted Royal Doulton vases, signed J.H.…

Antique Royal Doulton Hand Painted Vases (Pair)

Pair of antique hand painted Royal Doulton vases, signed J.H.Plant, (John Hugh Plant circa 1902-1917) comprising of 'Heather on Crockham Hill' and 'Bluebells' (this vase restored), 25 cm high

A fine Royal Doulton vase hand-painted by John Hugh Plant (act.…

Hand-painted Warwick Castle Royal Doulton Vase

A fine Royal Doulton vase hand-painted by John Hugh Plant (act. 1902 - 1920), bone china two-handled baluster shape, painted with a scene of Warwick Castle. Height 20 cm

Royal Doulton 'Straneally castle' handpainted vase signed John…

Handpainted Royal Doulton Vase, Signed by John Hugh Plant

Royal Doulton 'Straneally castle' handpainted vase signed John Hugh Plant, 17.5 cm high approx.

Royal Doulton handpainted twin handle vase signed John Hugh…

Handpainted Royal Doulton Vase with Castle Scene and Gilt Decoration

Royal Doulton handpainted twin handle vase signed John Hugh Plant, with castle scene and gilt applique decoration, height 27 cm approx

Two Royal Doulton handpainted twin handled vases both signed…

Handpainted Royal Doulton Twin Vases - Welsh Castle Collection

Two Royal Doulton handpainted twin handled vases both signed John.Hugh.Plant, depicting Harlech castle, and Conway castle, height 21 cm approx

Royal Doulton 'Straneally castle' handpainted vase signed by…

Handpainted Royal Doulton Vase by John Hugh Plant

Royal Doulton 'Straneally castle' handpainted vase signed by the painter John Hugh Plant, 17.5 cm high approx

A fine Royal Doulton cabinet vase hand-painted by John Hugh…

Royal Doulton Hand-Painted Italian Scene Cabinet Vase

A fine Royal Doulton cabinet vase hand-painted by John Hugh Plant (act. 1902 - 1920), compressed ovoid shape raised on a footed plinth base, painted with a panel with an Italian scene 'St. Giulio, Lake Orta', within gilt enriched borders on a pink ground.…