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 Stoneware twin handled vase, modelled by Frank…

Royal Doulton Stoneware twin handled vase, modelled by Frank Butler, with elongated neck and ovoid body, flanked by elongated handles, decorated with raised acanthus and beading, in tones of green, brown and blue, impressed factory marks to base, height…

A pair of Doulton Lambeth stoneware vases decorated by Frank a.…

Doulton Lambeth Oak Leaf Vases by Butler, 1905

A pair of Doulton Lambeth stoneware vases decorated by Frank a. Butler, circa 1905, each of slender form, decorated with repeating relief moulded oak leaf designs, incised markers mark and impressed circle, lion and crown factory mark to underside of base…

A Nouveau Doulton Lambeth Pottery vase by Frank A. Butler ovoid…

Doulton Lambeth Pottery Vase by Frank Butler

A Nouveau Doulton Lambeth Pottery vase by Frank A. Butler ovoid with flaring neck. Caramel, brown, blue tube lined in breaking wave design. Impressed marks and incised initials Fab on base, height 29 cm

An Art Nouveau Doulton Lambeth vase by Frank Butler caramel,…

Nouveau Foliate Vase by Frank Butler

An Art Nouveau Doulton Lambeth vase by Frank Butler caramel, brown, blue tube lined with a highly stylised Nouveau foliate pattern. Impressed marks and incised initials Fab on base, height 26 cm.

Doulton Lambeth ewer Carrara stoneware vase. Decorated with…

Doulton Lambeth Stoneware Ewer with Hand Painted Flowers

Doulton Lambeth ewer Carrara stoneware vase. Decorated with hand painted flowers. By Rosa Keen. Modelled by Frank a Butler. Assistant Edith Woodington, circa 1890. Height 29 cm. (a/f handle repaired)

Pair of Doulton Lambeth vases stoneware. Stylized leaf…

Doulton Lambeth Stylized Leaf Vases by F.A. Butler

Pair of Doulton Lambeth vases stoneware. Stylized leaf decorated panels. Under green & blue glaze. By Frank a Butler (1872 - 1911). Impressed stamp to base Doulton Lambeth. Artists mark F.A.B & L.B 507. Height 18 cm (each)

A Doulton Lambeth saltglaze Jardienere, with scroll and bead…

Doulton Lambeth Saltglaze Jardiniere with Owl Feet

A Doulton Lambeth saltglaze Jardienere, with scroll and bead work standing on three owl feet, factory mark, 1876, Frank a. Butler and three assistants, height 13.5 cm, diameter 22 cm. Provenance: Whitley Collection, Florida

A rare Royal Doulton Lambeth saltglaze Art Nouveau style vase,…

Royal Doulton Art Nouveau Saltglaze Vase

A rare Royal Doulton Lambeth saltglaze Art Nouveau style vase, with scroll handles and slip trailed decoration, factory mark, Fab Frank Butler 948, circa 1900, height 41.5 cm

A Doulton Lambeth saltglaze jardiniere with four rosette panels…

Florence Barlow Jardiniere with Bird Panels

A Doulton Lambeth saltglaze jardiniere with four rosette panels of birds by Florence Barlow, floral borders and beads. Silver rim, factory mark, 1881, Frank A. Butler and various assistant marks, height 11.5 cm, diameter 23 cm

A Royal Doulton Lambeth salt glazed earthenware vase, designed…

Royal Doulton Lambeth Vase by Frank Butler (1905)

A Royal Doulton Lambeth salt glazed earthenware vase, designed by Frank Butler, circa 1905. 47.5 cm high

A Doulton Lambeth stoneware urn with classical frieze, circa…

Doulton Lambeth Stoneware Urn by Frank Butler (1878)

A Doulton Lambeth stoneware urn with classical frieze, circa 1878, by Frank Butler, stamped Doulton Lambeth 1878, monogrammed Frank Butler, 30 cm high

A large Doulton Lambeth stoneware vase by Frank Butler, circa…

Frank Butler Doulton Lambeth Stoneware Vase, 1900

A large Doulton Lambeth stoneware vase by Frank Butler, circa 1900, incised artist monogram and impressed marks, 54 cm high

Two Doulton Lambeth floral vases by Frank Butler, each of…

Doulton Lambeth Floral Vases by Frank Butler

Two Doulton Lambeth floral vases by Frank Butler, each of baluster form with applies Arts & Crafts floral designs, both with flared rim and intricate impressed or raised background, tallest 34 cm high

A pair of Doulton Lambeth Art Nouveau vases by Frank Butler,…

Art Nouveau Vases by Frank Butler, Doulton Lambeth

A pair of Doulton Lambeth Art Nouveau vases by Frank Butler, each of elongated baluster form with flared rim and foot, decorated with repeated Art Nouveau design in relief, each with incised signature & code to base, 33 cm high

Two large and impressive Doulton Lambeth stoneware vases by…

Doulton Lambeth Stoneware Vases by Frank Butler (2)

Two large and impressive Doulton Lambeth stoneware vases by Frank Butler 'Foliate & Flower' in high relief and 'Stylised Tulip & Geometric', circa 1890, each design on a midnight blue and green glaze grounds, 31 and 38 cm high (2)

Two large and impressive Doulton Lambeth stoneware vases by…

Doulton Lambeth Stoneware Vases by Frank Butler, 1890

Two large and impressive Doulton Lambeth stoneware vases by Frank Butler 'Foliate' and 'Stylised Tulip & Geometric', circa 1890, each design on a midnight blue glaze ground, 40 and 37.5 cm high (2)

A rare Doulton Lambeth 'Foliate' ewer by Frank Butler, with…

Doulton Lambeth Foliate Ewer by Frank Butler

A rare Doulton Lambeth 'Foliate' ewer by Frank Butler, with naturalistic stylised foliate form lip and handle and anthemion incised decoration, impressed monogram and 647 model no to the base, 29.5 cm high

A fine pair of Doulton Lambeth Saltglazed stoneware vases, 1891…

Doulton Lambeth Saltglazed Stoneware Vases, 1891

A fine pair of Doulton Lambeth Saltglazed stoneware vases, 1891 after, with mark of Frank Butler, the tall slender ovoid vases, tubelined, beaded and moriage decorated with bold scrolling vegetal forms in brown, cream, blue grey and olive green colours…

A large Doulton Lambeth stoneware vase by Frank Butler and…

Doulton Lambeth Stoneware Vase by Butler and Barlow, 1887

A large Doulton Lambeth stoneware vase by Frank Butler and Hannah Barlow, dated 1887, incised artists monograms and impressed marks, 47.5 cm high

A good Doulton Lambeth Art Nouveau vase by Frank A. Butler (act.…

Art Nouveau Poppy Vase by Frank Butler

A good Doulton Lambeth Art Nouveau vase by Frank A. Butler (act. 1872-1911), the ovoid body decorated with a panel encircling the scalloped mouth of Art Nouveau poppies and slip trailed tendrils. The design sculpted in relief above a mottled brown glazed…

Doulton Lambeth, by Frank Butler jug shaped vase with geometric…

Frank Butler Doulton Lambeth Polychrome Vase - 45cm

Doulton Lambeth, by Frank Butler jug shaped vase with geometric polychrome decoration, circa 1876, approx 45 cm high

Doulton Lambeth jardinere, by Frank Butler, cast in high relief…

High Relief Jardiniere by Frank Butler for Doulton Lambeth

Doulton Lambeth jardinere, by Frank Butler, cast in high relief with trees & leaves, approx 15 cm high, 27 cm deep, W. Ex Henry Charles 'Inky' Stephens (February 1841 - July 1918)

A Royal Doulton Frank Butler Art Nouveau tube-lined stone ware…

Art Nouveau Royal Doulton Vase, Frank Butler, 22cm

A Royal Doulton Frank Butler Art Nouveau tube-lined stone ware vase incised signature to base 22 cm high

A good Royal Doulton Lambeth vase, by Frank A. Butler (act.…

Art Nouveau Royal Doulton Vase by Frank Butler

A good Royal Doulton Lambeth vase, by Frank A. Butler (act. 1872-1911) baluster form with trumpet mouth and spreading circular foot, heavily incised Art Nouveau decoration of stylised stiff leaves and floral panels, mottled green/blue and brown glazed…

A Royal Doulton Lambeth vase by Frank A. Butler (act. 1872 -…

Art Nouveau Vase by Frank A. Butler

A Royal Doulton Lambeth vase by Frank A. Butler (act. 1872 - 1911), ovoid with trumpet mouth and spreading circular foot, heavily carved decoration of stylised still leaves and floral panels in the Art Nouveau manner, mottled green and brown glazes.…

A large Doulton Lambeth vase by Frank A. Butler (act. 1872 -…

Autumnal Doulton Lambeth Vase by Frank Butler

A large Doulton Lambeth vase by Frank A. Butler (act. 1872 - 1911), ovoid shape with short trumpet neck, carved floral decoration with applied flower rosettes, glazed in autumnal tone. Dated 1881 and with incised artist's monogram and impressed factory…

A Doulton Lambeth vase by Frank A. Butler (act. 1872 - 1911),…

Art Nouveau Poppies Vase by Frank Butler

A Doulton Lambeth vase by Frank A. Butler (act. 1872 - 1911), ovoid shape decorated with a panel encircling the scalloped mouth of Art Nouveau poppies and slip trailed tendrils. The design sculpted in relief above a mottled brown glazed lower body.…