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 'Punta Della Dogana, Venice' antique English…

J.H. Plant Signed Royal Doulton Venice Vase

Royal Doulton 'Punta Della Dogana, Venice' antique English porcelain vase signed 'J.H. Plant', early 20th century, green factory mark to base, 15 cm high

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…

Pair Royal Doulton two handled lidded specimen vases both…

Royal Doulton Landscape Specimen Vases

Pair Royal Doulton two handled lidded specimen vases both bodies painted with continuous British landscapes and gilt enrichments, signed J H plant, 20.5 cm heights

A Royal Doulton 'Venetian' porcelain dessert service by John H.…

Venetian Sunset Porcelain Dessert Set

A Royal Doulton 'Venetian' porcelain dessert service by John H. Plant, comprising fourteen plates, two square platters and two bowls, each depicting a different sunset location in Venice with a gilded scalloped edge, signed J.H. Plant, green printed…

Three Royal Doulton, two painted by John Plant, one with a…

Royal Doulton Vases with Gilt Highlights

Three Royal Doulton, two painted by John Plant, one with a domed cover depicting Ross Castle, Ireland, and another unsigned vase with gilt handles depicting cattle in a winter landscape, all within deep blue with gilt highlights. 6 cm, 13 cm, and 12 cm…

Royal Doulton 'Kilchurn Castle' signed vase HB5544, signed by J.…

Signed Royal Doulton Vase - Kilchurn Castle HB5544

Royal Doulton 'Kilchurn Castle' signed vase HB5544, signed by J.H. Plant, marked to base and titled, height 23.5 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

A Royal Doulton Windsor castle two-handled vase, signed J.H.…

Signed Royal Doulton Windsor Castle Vase, 15cm

A Royal Doulton Windsor castle two-handled vase, signed J.H. Plant, factory stamped, 4094AS, height 15 cm

Royal Doulton plate painted with coastal scene signed J H plant

Coastal Scene by J H Plant

Royal Doulton plate painted with coastal scene signed J H plant

A Royal Doulton cabinet vase painted by J.H. Plant, with a…

J.H. Plant Royal Doulton Cabinet Vase with Rural Scene

A Royal Doulton cabinet vase painted by J.H. Plant, with a rural house, garden and figures, cylindrical shape with two gilt handles. Signed. Height 21.5 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

Royal Doulton 'Almerick Castle' handpainted vase, signed J.H.…

Handpainted Royal Doulton Vase with Signature

Royal Doulton 'Almerick Castle' handpainted vase, signed J.H.Plant, height 21 cm approx

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

An early 20th century Royal Doulton lidded urn, hand painted by…

Royal Doulton Hand-Painted Urn by John Huge Plant

An early 20th century Royal Doulton lidded urn, hand painted by John Huge Plant, the ovoid body with four tall lobed panels finely painted with country scenes including thatched rooved houses within an extensive landscape, the cobalt blue ground with…

Royal Doulton Shakespeare series plant pot series ware,…

Royal Doulton Orlando Plant Pot - Shakespeare Series

Royal Doulton Shakespeare series plant pot series ware, 'Orlando' 12.5 cm high

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

Two handpainted & signed Royal Doulton vases, signed J. H.…

Signed Royal Doulton Vases: Heather & Bluebell Patterns

Two handpainted & signed Royal Doulton vases, signed J. H. Plant, one pattern Heather on Crockham Hill, the second Bluebells pattern restored.

A Royal Doulton painted baluster vase with gilded shaped rim…

Royal Doulton Vase - Strancally Castle, 1905

A Royal Doulton painted baluster vase with gilded shaped rim and foot. Strancally Castle, signed J.H. Plant, circa 1905. Height 16 cm

A Doulton vase by John Plant (act 1902-20), ovoid raised on a…

John Plant Doulton Vase: St. Giulio, Lake Orta Scene

A Doulton vase by John Plant (act 1902-20), ovoid raised on a plinth base, painted with a panel of an Italian scene 'St. Giulio, Lake Orta' within gilt enriched borders on a pink ground. Signed, entitled and dated 1913. Height 23 cm

A Royal Doulton two handled vase, cylindrical shape, painted…

Royal Doulton Landscape Vase with Gilded Handles

A Royal Doulton two handled vase, cylindrical shape, painted with an extensive landscape and rural house by J. H. Plant, gilded embellishment to the handles. Height 21.5 cm

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.…

A Doulton vase hand-painted by John Hugh Plant (act. 1902 -…

Hand-painted Doulton vase by John Hugh Plant

A Doulton vase hand-painted by John Hugh Plant (act. 1902 - 1920), of hexagonal inverse baluster shape, decorated with a landscape with a lakeside castle, the conforming hexagonal neck with raised gilt designs over a 'Bleu du Roi' ground. Signed. Height…

Two Royal Doulton hand painted demitasse cups and saucers, one…

Hand-painted Royal Doulton Demitasse Cups and Saucers

Two Royal Doulton hand painted demitasse cups and saucers, one with a scene of Ross Castle, signed J.H. Plant, the other of Aberfoyle and Dover Castle, signed C. Hart