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 hand painted cylindrical specimen vase,…

Hand-painted Royal Doulton vase with North African scene

Royal Doulton hand painted cylindrical specimen vase, continuous north African lake and village scene, entitled to bas Rhoda, signed H Allen 20.5 cm high

A Royal Doulton Titanian Ware vase by Harry Allen, painted with…

Harry Allen Owl Vase

A Royal Doulton Titanian Ware vase by Harry Allen, painted with a 'Young long Eared Owl', signed H. Allen. Height 11 cm.

A Royal Doulton titanium vase featuring birds and signed by…

Royal Doulton Bird Titanium Vase by Harry Allen

A Royal Doulton titanium vase featuring birds and signed by Harry Allen, height 19 cm

Royal Doulton vase, titanium ceramic vase decorated with hand…

Kingfisher Hand-Painted Royal Doulton Vase

Royal Doulton vase, titanium ceramic vase decorated with hand painted kingfisher, signed H. Allen h:15 cm

A Royal Doulton titanian vase 'Young Mavis' by Harry Allen, c.…

Royal Doulton Young Mavis Vase

A Royal Doulton titanian vase 'Young Mavis' by Harry Allen, c.1920, hand painted with a chick on a branch, marked 'Royal Doulton England, titanium, Young Mavis, height 13 cm

Royal Doulton hand painted vase by Harry Allen, baluster form…

Harry Allen Hand-Painted Royal Doulton Vase with Desert Scene

Royal Doulton hand painted vase by Harry Allen, baluster form with everted rim, twin gilt handles, painted with a continuous desert scene with camel, figures and grazing sheep, signed, 11.5 cm high., The vase comes with a letter from Doulton from October…

Royal Doulton titanium English porcelain vase with crane in…

Royal Doulton Titanium Porcelain Vase with Crane

Royal Doulton titanium English porcelain vase with crane in flight, by Harry Allen, circa 1919, marked 'Royal Doulton England, Titanium' with impressed date mark, 13 cm high

Royal Doulton titanium 'Young Mavis' English porcelain vase by…

Royal Doulton Young Mavis Vase

Royal Doulton titanium 'Young Mavis' English porcelain vase by Harry Allen, circa 1920, marked 'Royal Doulton England, titanium, young Mavis' with impressed date mark, 24 cm high

Royal Doulton 'Desert Scenes' vase & bowl by Harry Allen, the…

Harry Allen Desert Scenes Vase and Bowl

Royal Doulton 'Desert Scenes' vase & bowl by Harry Allen, the vase 14 cm high, the bowl signed 20 cm diameter hairline crack

A Royal Doulton miniature loving cup, signed H. Allen…

Signed Royal Doulton Miniature Loving Cup

A Royal Doulton miniature loving cup, signed H. Allen (1902-1922) with Doulton 1899-1950. Height 5.3 cm

Large Royal Doulton Titanian peacock vase signed by Harry Allen,…

Signed Royal Doulton Peacock Vase by Harry Allen

Large Royal Doulton Titanian peacock vase signed by Harry Allen, height 34 cm.

A pair of Royal Doulton miniature vases painted by Harry Allen,…

Harry Allen Royal Doulton Miniature Fisherman Vases

A pair of Royal Doulton miniature vases painted by Harry Allen, swollen cylindrical shape on four footed bases, each painted with fisherfolk, initialled by the artist, height 11.5 cm.

Royal Doulton vase bone china flared neck with twin handles.…

Hand-painted Royal Doulton vase with nautical scene

Royal Doulton vase bone china flared neck with twin handles. Hand painted scene with boats & ships. By Harry Allen. Signed H Allen (1900 - 1950). Green printed mark Royal Doulton, England. Impressed mark 1284 (?). Height 20 cm

Royal Doulton bud vase two handled tapered vase. Hand painted…

"Fish Wives on Seashore" Royal Doulton Vase

Royal Doulton bud vase two handled tapered vase. Hand painted with fish Wives on the Seashore. By Harry Allen (1900 - 1950). Pink printed mark (1902 - 1922). Impressed mark '1146'. Hand painted 'RA5092'. Hand painted 'H Allen'. Height 22 cm

Pair of Royal Doulton vases bone china, two handled vases.…

Royal Doulton Bone China Middle Eastern Vases

Pair of Royal Doulton vases bone china, two handled vases. Decorated with hand painted Middle Eastern scenes. By (possibly) Harry Allen. Green printed base stamp 'Royal Doulton England', '1056'. Unsigned. Height 16 cm

Royal Doulton miniature vases & jug (three) Egyptian scene.…

Royal Doulton Egyptian Scene Miniature Vases and Jug

Royal Doulton miniature vases & jug (three) Egyptian scene. Signed by Harry Allen. 2 x miniature vase & miniature jug. Height 7 cm

Royal Doulton urn port of Damietta. Small, bone china. By Harry…

Royal Doulton Damietta Urn by Harry Allen

Royal Doulton urn port of Damietta. Small, bone china. By Harry Allen (1900 - 1950). Green mark Royal Doulton, England to base RA6813. Height 10.5 cm

Royal Doulton vase Titanian Ware baluster shape. Decorated with…

Harry Allen Royal Doulton Duck Vase

Royal Doulton vase Titanian Ware baluster shape. Decorated with ducks in a wetland. By Harry Allen. Printed mark Royal Doulton - England Titanian to base. Hand printed signature H Allen to body. 2410 to base along with inscribed number 1216, 6.19 for June…

Royal Doulton vase mother goose & Gosling. Bottle shaped…

Royal Doulton Mother Goose Vase

Royal Doulton vase mother goose & Gosling. Bottle shaped titanian Glazeware. By Harry Allen (1903 - 1950). Impressed mark 1018, stamped to base (black mark) Royal Doulton, England - titanian. Height 27.5 cm. (a/f small crack to neck)

Royal Doulton vase young Mavis. Titanian cylindrical vase. By…

Royal Doulton Young Mavis Vase by Harry Allen

Royal Doulton vase young Mavis. Titanian cylindrical vase. By Harry Allen (1900 - 1950). Impressed mark 1781 & dated May 1919. Signed H Allen to body. Height 25.5 cm

Royal Doulton jug young Warblers. Titanian Ware. By Harry Allen…

Royal Doulton Warblers Jug by Harry Allen

Royal Doulton jug young Warblers. Titanian Ware. By Harry Allen (1900 - 1950). Signed H Allen titanian. Impressed mark 1090 & dated May 1919. Height 23.5 cm. (a/f handle)

A Royal Doulton titanium glaze square form vase, with…

Hand-painted Royal Doulton titanium glaze seagull vase

A Royal Doulton titanium glaze square form vase, with hand-painted seagulls, signed by H. Allen, factory mark, titanian, 3.171, 11.19 (1919), height 20 cm

A Royal Doulton titanian glaze vase, with small handles, hand…

Hand-Painted Royal Doulton Vase with Red Crested Cardinal

A Royal Doulton titanian glaze vase, with small handles, hand painted 'Red crested Cardinal' and signed 'H. Allen', factory mark, 'Red crested Cardinal', 2.451, date mark 11.17 (1917), shape 1354, height 16 cm

A Royal Doulton bottle shaped titanian glaze vase, with hand…

Hand-painted Royal Doulton Swan and Signet Vase

A Royal Doulton bottle shaped titanian glaze vase, with hand painted swan and signet, signed 'H. Allen', factory mark, titanian, 2131, 1200 (shape), circa 1900, height 14 cm

A Royal Doulton titanian glaze vase, titled: 'Young Magpies',…

Titania Vase: Young Magpies by H. Allen

A Royal Doulton titanian glaze vase, titled: 'Young Magpies', signed H. Allen, factory mark, titanian, 'Young Magpies', 2.945, date code 10.19 (1919), height 14 cm

Two Royal Doulton porcelain vases, by J.Hewitt and H.Allen,…

Royal Doulton Porcelain Vases with Figures and Gilding

Two Royal Doulton porcelain vases, by J.Hewitt and H.Allen, each painted with figures within a landscape, gilded handles and base, tallest 24 cm (2)

Royal Doulton vase painted with Tibbin boat on the Nile signed…

"Tibbin Boat on Nile" Royal Doulton Vase

Royal Doulton vase painted with Tibbin boat on the Nile signed H Allen 20.5 cm height

A Royal Doulton Titanian vase, Young Long Eared Owl', stamped…

Royal Doulton Titanian Owl Vase by H. Allen

A Royal Doulton Titanian vase, Young Long Eared Owl', stamped mark to base, signed H. Allen, small flakes to base. Height 15.5 cm

Vintage Royal Doulton Harry Allen signed bowl, Ra134, camel &…

Signed Royal Doulton Bowl with Camel & Desert Pattern

Vintage Royal Doulton Harry Allen signed bowl, Ra134, camel & desert pattern. (Hairline to interior base). Diameter 20 cm Height 6 cm.

An early 20th century Royal Doulton hand painted vase by H.…

Hand painted Royal Doulton vase, 'Tibbin Boat on Nile'

An early 20th century Royal Doulton hand painted vase by H. Allen, 'Tibbin Boat on the Nile', entitled to the base, the long ovoid body entirely decorated, crack to the body. Gilt enrichments. Height 20.5 cm

Royal Doulton Titanian Ware bowl painted with 'Young Mavis' by…

Titanian Ware Bowl: 'Young Mavis' by H. Allen

Royal Doulton Titanian Ware bowl painted with 'Young Mavis' by 'H. Allen'

Royal Doulton Titanian 'Crow' vase, circa 1920, by Harry Allen,…

Royal Doulton Crow Vase, Harry Allen, 1920

Royal Doulton Titanian 'Crow' vase, circa 1920, by Harry Allen, stamped Royal Doulton England, Titanian, Rook, signed by the artist, 20.5 cm high

A pair of Royal Doulton Titanian peacock vases, circa 1900, by…

Royal Doulton Peacock Vases by Harry Allen

A pair of Royal Doulton Titanian peacock vases, circa 1900, by Harry Allen, stamped Royal Doulton England Titanian, signed by the artist, 34 cm high

A pair of early 1900 Royal Doulton - Harry Allen 'Desert Scene'…

Harry Allen Desert Scene Vases

A pair of early 1900 Royal Doulton - Harry Allen 'Desert Scene' vases, with double handle, both depicting riders on camel under the stars. Signed by H.Allen. Height 20 cm. Very good condition, with small crazing on one and small lustre missing on one

Royal Doulton painted vase by Harry Allen on a blue ground with…

Bedouin Desert Scenes Vase by Harry Allen

Royal Doulton painted vase by Harry Allen on a blue ground with gilt highlights, painted with two panels of Bedouin desert scenes, signed to one panel. Condition good to fair, some losses to the gilding. Height 17.5 cm

Royal Doulton titanian Swans bowl by Harry Allen depicting two…

Royal Doulton Swans Bowl by Harry Allen

Royal Doulton titanian Swans bowl by Harry Allen depicting two swans on a shimmering lake to the interior & a blue painted lake effect to the outer, artist signed, painted mark '417', incised mark '103B'. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Diameter…

Royal Doulton titanian peacock & blossom vase by Harry Allen…

Royal Doulton Peacock & Blossom Vase by Harry Allen

Royal Doulton titanian peacock & blossom vase by Harry Allen artist signed, painted mark '297', impressed mark '1261'. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Height 25.2 cm

Royal Doulton titanian lizard relief vase by Harry Allen of…

Royal Doulton Lizard Relief Vase by Harry Allen

Royal Doulton titanian lizard relief vase by Harry Allen of flattened ovoid form, having hand painted detail of a flowering tree, each shoulder decorated with a lizard in relief, artist signed, painted mark '3.654', impressed mark '1330a'. Condition good,…

Royal Doulton titanian ducks bud vase by Harry Allen showing…

Harry Allen's Royal Doulton Duck Bud Vase

Royal Doulton titanian ducks bud vase by Harry Allen showing two young ducks at night by a lakes edge, artist signed, incised mark '1683'. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Height 6.8 cm

Royal Doulton titanian cranes vase by Harry Allen with relief…

Harry Allen Royal Doulton Cranes Vase

Royal Doulton titanian cranes vase by Harry Allen with relief detail, artist signed, painted mark '3.189', impressed mark '1313'. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Height 25.2 cm

Royal Doulton titanian bottle shaped vase 'Young Magpies' by…

Royal Doulton Young Magpies Vase

Royal Doulton titanian bottle shaped vase 'Young Magpies' by Harry Allen depicting birds perched on a branch to a sunlit blue sky, artist signed, painted mark '2.946', impressed mark '1320a'. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Height 13.7 cm

Royal Doulton titanian bottle shaped owl vase by Harry Allen…

Moonlit Owl Vase by Royal Doulton

Royal Doulton titanian bottle shaped owl vase by Harry Allen depicting an owl perched on a branch to a moonlit blue sky, artist signed, painted mark '445', impressed mark '1320a'. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Height 13.8 cm

Royal Doulton titanian bottle shaped Bedouin vase by Harry…

Harry Allen Bedouin Desert Scene Vase

Royal Doulton titanian bottle shaped Bedouin vase by Harry Allen depicting a Bedouin desert scene, artist signed, painted mark '3.498', impressed mark '1320a'. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Height 14.6 cm

Royal Doulton titanian black-capped 'Chickadee' vase by Harry…

Royal Doulton Chickadee Vase by Harry Allen

Royal Doulton titanian black-capped 'Chickadee' vase by Harry Allen depicting two black-capped chickadees perched in a cherry blossom tree, artist signed, incised mark '1247'. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Height 14 cm

Royal Doulton titanian 'Young Warbler' vase by Harry Allen with…

Royal Doulton Young Warbler Vase by Harry Allen

Royal Doulton titanian 'Young Warbler' vase by Harry Allen with two handles, artist signed, painted mark '2.612'. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Diameter 11 cm

Royal Doulton titanian 'Coal Tit' bowl by Harry Allen depicting…

Royal Doulton Coal Tit Bowl by Harry Allen

Royal Doulton titanian 'Coal Tit' bowl by Harry Allen depicting a coal tit perched on a blossom tree, artist signed, painted mark '688'. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Diameter 13 cm

Two Royal Doulton titanian hand painted bowls, one decorated…

Royal Doulton Hand-Painted Bird Bowls (Pair)

Two Royal Doulton titanian hand painted bowls, one decorated with a 'Rook' to the interior and signed F. Henri, the other with a long legged bird under the crescent moon, signed H. Allen, with minute rim repair. Diameter 13 cm and 11 cm

A large Royal Doulton vase signed H. Allen. Bulbous cylindrical…

Royal Doulton Vase with Birds and Wisteria

A large Royal Doulton vase signed H. Allen. Bulbous cylindrical form, painted with three birds and wisteria set against a mottled pink ground with raised gilt banding. 45 cm high.

A Royal Doulton vase painted by Harry Allen. Of tapered form,…

Magpie Chicks Vase by Harry Allen

A Royal Doulton vase painted by Harry Allen. Of tapered form, painted with two magpie chicks in foliage on a blue ground. 25 cm high.

A Royal Doulton Titanian vase of flattened ovoid form, hand…

Hand-painted Royal Doulton Titanian vase with lizard relief

A Royal Doulton Titanian vase of flattened ovoid form, hand painted decoration of a small thrush on a flowering tree branch, each shoulder decorated with a lizard in relief, on traditional blue and brown ground, signed H. Allen. 6 x 12.5 cm

Two Royal Doulton Titanian bowls, one decorated with a seagull…

Royal Doulton Titanian Bowls with Bird and Egg Designs

Two Royal Doulton Titanian bowls, one decorated with a seagull flying over the waves, signed H. Allen, (tiny chip to rim), the other decorated with eggs in a nest on a tree branch, signed F. Henry (cracked). Diameters 13 cm and 10 cm