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 vase hand painted by Edward John Raby (act.…

Moonlit Poppies Vase by Edward John Raby

A Royal Doulton vase hand painted by Edward John Raby (act. 1892-1919), of tapering cylindrical shape with flaring mouth, two handles low on the body, painted with poppies in a moonlit garden scene, raised gilded designs to the rim and handles, signed,…

Royal Doulton Exhibition vase decorated with roses. By Edward…

Royal Doulton Rose Exhibition Vase by E. Raby

Royal Doulton Exhibition vase decorated with roses. By Edward John Raby. Painted signature to body E Raby. No base stamp or Gilders marks. Mounted on later (replacement) gold painted timber Socle. Height 84 cm (total). (condition - later timber base, some…

Doulton Burslem cylinder vase with floral Spanish Ware…

Doulton Burslem Cylinder Vase with Art Nouveau Decoration

Doulton Burslem cylinder vase with floral Spanish Ware decoration. Fine gilded Art Nouveau decoration to the base. By Edward John Raby (1892 - 1919). Signature E Raby to body. Printed Doulton Burslem England mark to base. Incised no 186 to base. 46.5 x 15…

Doulton Burslem vase Lucian Ware bone china. Trumpet shaped…

Doulton Burslem Lucian Ware Vase with Floral Design

Doulton Burslem vase Lucian Ware bone china. Trumpet shaped with scrolled foot. Hand painted floral decoration. By Edward Raby. Signed to body E Raby, circa 1900. Height 28 cm

A Royal Doulton porcelain titanium vase, Edward Raby, of…

Warbler Trio Porcelain Vase by Royal Doulton

A Royal Doulton porcelain titanium vase, Edward Raby, of compressed form, depicting three young Warbler birds on a branch., 17 cm high

An important Royal Doulton vase, richly matt gilt, hand-painted,…

Royal Doulton Poppy Vase, 1900

An important Royal Doulton vase, richly matt gilt, hand-painted, with poppies in a range of colours, raised outlines of flowers, signed 'E. Raby', factory mark, retailed by Shreve, Crump & low Co., Boston, circa 1900, height 27.5 cm. Provenance: Whitley's…

Royal Doulton 'Raby Rose' teaset comprising of 12 trios, 2 cake…

Royal Doulton 'Raby Rose' 17-piece Teaset

Royal Doulton 'Raby Rose' teaset comprising of 12 trios, 2 cake / sandwich plates, 2 bowls and a milk jug

Large Royal Doulton signed Edward Raby vase, C1900's, with hand…

Royal Doulton Delphium Vase, Edward Raby Signed (51cm)

Large Royal Doulton signed Edward Raby vase, C1900's, with hand painted Delphium decoration, height 51 cm

Royal Doulton 'Raby Rose' tea wares comprsining six cup saucer…

Royal Doulton Raby Rose Tea Set

Royal Doulton 'Raby Rose' tea wares comprsining six cup saucer plate sets, one two handled cake plate, a sugar bowl, cream jug with under plate.

A forty four part Royal Doulton dinner service, 1935 - 1965,…

Royal Doulton Raby Rose Dinner Service

A forty four part Royal Doulton dinner service, 1935 - 1965, period of production, Raby rose pattern D5533, a setting for six including: dinner, entree plates, soup bowls, coffee cans and saucers, a large milk jug and sugar bowl, a small milk jug and…

Royal Doulton 'Raby Rose' part tea set, to include 9 trios,…

Royal Doulton 'Raby Rose' Tea Set with 14 Pieces

Royal Doulton 'Raby Rose' part tea set, to include 9 trios, cake plate, sugar and creamer

A rare Doulton Burslem lustre vase, Edward Raby, circa…

Doulton Lustre Vase with Poppies and Gilt Accents

A rare Doulton Burslem lustre vase, Edward Raby, circa 1895-1900, decorated with a poppie motif on a pink ground with gilt accents, signed E. Raby, 22.5 cm high

A pair of Royal Doulton vase painted Edward Raby, each of…

Royal Doulton Vases by Edward Raby

A pair of Royal Doulton vase painted Edward Raby, each of bulbous form, one painted roses, and the other poppies and with raised gilt. 18 cm.

A Royal Doulton vase hand-painted by Edward John Raby (act.…

Moonlit Poppy Vase by Edward Raby

A Royal Doulton vase hand-painted by Edward John Raby (act. 1892 - 1919), of tapering cylindrical shape with flaring mouth, two handles low on the body. Painted with poppies in a moonlit garden scene. Raised gilded designs to the rim and handles. Signed,…

Royal Doulton, a good vase of ovoid shape painted with roses by…

Ovoid Rose Vase by Royal Doulton

Royal Doulton, a good vase of ovoid shape painted with roses by Edward Raby, gilt handles to the shoulder (one handle repaired). Height 36 cm