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 Doulton Lambeth Pixi ring dish, after the model by George…

A Doulton Lambeth Pixi ring dish, after the model by George Tinworth, c.1925

A Royal Doulton Archives, George Tinworth tribute group 'Going…

George Tinworth's 'Going to the Derby' Limited Edition Figurine

A Royal Doulton Archives, George Tinworth tribute group 'Going to the Derby', modelled by Shane Rigby, 2004, limited edition 34/150 Lambethwares LW2, with certificate

A Royal Doulton Archives, George Tinworth tribute group 'Tug of…

Royal Doulton George Tinworth Tug of War Figurine

A Royal Doulton Archives, George Tinworth tribute group 'Tug of War', modelled by Martyn Alcock, 2005, limited edition 36/150 Lambethwares LW1

A Royal Doulton Archives, George Tinworth tribute group…

Limited edition Royal Doulton tribute to George Tinworth

A Royal Doulton Archives, George Tinworth tribute group 'Cockneys in Brighton', modelled by Martyn Alcock, 2005, limited edition 6/150 Lambethwares LW3, with certificate

A rare Doulton Lambeth George Tinworth mice group, as musicians…

Tinworth's Musical Mice Group

A rare Doulton Lambeth George Tinworth mice group, as musicians playing harp and violin as a cello, on domed oval stand base, restoration to the reduced stump, impressed GT mark to base. 8.5 cm x 6.3 cm x 8.5 cm

A rare Doulton mouse group by George Tinworth, celebrating the…

Rare Doulton Mouse Group by George Tinworth

A rare Doulton mouse group by George Tinworth, celebrating the 'Gunpowder Plot', depicting a central mouse representing a behatted Guy Fawkes carrying a lantern, seated between two supporting characters; the domed plinth base inscribed: 'I see no reason,…

A George Tinworth (1843-1913) Doulton Lambeth 'The Barber'…

Tinworth's 'The Barber' Mouse Group Menu Holder

A George Tinworth (1843-1913) Doulton Lambeth 'The Barber' mouse group menu holder, the three mice on domed platform incised 'The Barber', the menu holder stand behind restored. Incised and impressed marks and date 1885. Some restoration. Height 9 cm.…

A Royal Doulton George Tinworth Merry musician figure, of a boy…

Royal Doulton Tinworth Merry Musician Figure

A Royal Doulton George Tinworth Merry musician figure, of a boy sitting cross legged playing a violin, impressed factory mark to base and incised monogram to reverse, circa 1905, height 11.5 cm

Royal Doulton ' Alexander the Great' plate attributed to George…

Royal Doulton Alexander the Great Plate, Tinworth, 1910

Royal Doulton ' Alexander the Great' plate attributed to George Tinworth, circular ceramic gilt frame, circa 1910, diameter 26 cm total.

A late Victorian Doulton Lambeth figure group, two hares sit…

Victorian Hare Group with Hexagonal Vase

A late Victorian Doulton Lambeth figure group, two hares sit either side of a hexagonal vase which is inscribed 'The Waning of the Honey Moon', on oval decorated base, impressed marks to base, attributed to George Tinworth. 13 cm x 6.5 cm x 12 cm.

Doulton Lambeth medallion plaque framed stoneware. Depicting…

Greek Warrior Medallion by Doulton Lambeth

Doulton Lambeth medallion plaque framed stoneware. Depicting classical Greek Helmeted warrior. Modelled & decorated. In the style of George Tinworth, unsigned. After an original model by George Tinworth. Printed back stamp Doulton Lambeth (1876 - 1880).…

Doulton Lambeth clock glazed stoneware. Clock case in the late…

George Tinworth Doulton Lambeth Glazed Stoneware Clock

Doulton Lambeth clock glazed stoneware. Clock case in the late classical architectural style. By George Tinworth (1866 - 1913). Impressed base mark Royal Doulton, England. Impressed artist monogram to body Gt. 32 x 31.5 cm. (restored)

Doulton Lambeth bud vase Carrara. Depicting two putti…

Doulton Lambeth Carrara Putti Vase

Doulton Lambeth bud vase Carrara. Depicting two putti supporting amphora. On a plinth mounted sphere. Original model by George Tinworth. Decorated by Miss a Potterton, Miss a driver. Impressed initials to base. Printed mark Doulton Lambeth, Carrara.…

Pair of Doulton Lambeth wall plaques terracotta New Testament.…

Tinworth's Doulton Lambeth New Testament Wall Plaques

Pair of Doulton Lambeth wall plaques terracotta New Testament. By George Tinworth. Entitled Christ Healing the Sick man & the visit of Mary to Elizabeth. Incised with monogram T.G for George Tinworth. Mounted in Varnished timber frames. 21 x 21 cm

Doulton Lambeth mantle clock faience clock case, circa 1893. In…

Doulton Lambeth Faience Mantle Clock, 1893

Doulton Lambeth mantle clock faience clock case, circa 1893. In the style of Charles Tinworth & Charles Vyse. Hand painted floral decoration by Florence E Lewis. Assistant artists Miss a Tranter, Miss M driver & Miss a Bentley. Printed base stamp Doulton…

A Doulton Lambeth tall jug with metal rim by George Tinworth,…

Tinworth's Doulton Lambeth Jug with Metal Rim

A Doulton Lambeth tall jug with metal rim by George Tinworth, with raised rosettes and stylised leaves, impressed marks: George Tinworth monogram on body, factory mark in rosette and Harriet Hibbert monogram, circa 1875, height: 24 cm. Provenance: Whitley…

A Doulton Lambeth George Tinworth saltglaze cruet set, three…

Tinworth Saltglaze Cruet Set with Multi-Coloured Decoration

A Doulton Lambeth George Tinworth saltglaze cruet set, three dishes Conjoined with upright central stem, incised multi-coloured decoration, Doulton Lambeth, 1882, artists monogram 524, height 8.5 cm

A fine pair of tall Doulton Lambeth vases with scroll and leaf…

Tall Doulton Lambeth Vases with Scroll and Leaf Decoration

A fine pair of tall Doulton Lambeth vases with scroll and leaf decoration, George Tinworth and Bessie Newberry, with factory rosette mark, height 26 cm

A very important Doulton Lambeth salt glazed jug, sterling…

Doulton Lambeth Salt Glazed Jug with Silver Rim

A very important Doulton Lambeth salt glazed jug, sterling silver rim, London 1874. Superb raised rosettes and scrolling beads with monogram on body of George Tinworth, impressed mark: dual cartouche Doulton Lambeth 1874 and Assistant mark, height: 24 cm.…

A Doulton Lambeth tall tapering vase with raised rosettes and…

Doulton Lambeth Vase with Rosettes and Scrolls

A Doulton Lambeth tall tapering vase with raised rosettes and scrolls, modelled: George Tinworth & Harriet E. Hibbut. No factory marks, height 32 cm. Provenance: Whitley Collection, Florida

A Doulton saltglaze framed George Tinworth rectangular tile,…

Tinworth's Saltglaze Tile: David's Law

A Doulton saltglaze framed George Tinworth rectangular tile, high relief with figures and animals. Titled and written in script, 'David's Law' and ''Men of Belial but as his part is that Goeth down to the Battle so Shall his part be that tarieth by the…

A Doulton Lambeth, George Tinworth, Saltglazed terracotta match…

Tinworth Terracotta Match Holder with Crouching Boy

A Doulton Lambeth, George Tinworth, Saltglazed terracotta match holder, depicting a crouching boy making a broom beside a column, factory mark, with artist monogram, circa 1895, height 8 cm, width 10 cm. Provenance: Whitley Collection, Seaway China,…

Four Doulton Saltglazed, George Tinworth stoneware 'Boy…

George Tinworth's Doulton Saltglazed Boy Musicians

Four Doulton Saltglazed, George Tinworth stoneware 'Boy Musicians', with impressed factory marks and artist's monogram, circa 1905, height 12 cm. Provenance: Alan Landis, Sydney. Literature: Desmond Eyles, 'The Doulton Lambeth Wares', illustration no 24…

A Doulton Lambeth George Tinworth saltglaze terracotta pedestal…

Tinworth Terracotta Indian Chief Pedestal

A Doulton Lambeth George Tinworth saltglaze terracotta pedestal with a bust of Indian Chief, titled: 'Pahomeyan Warrior', factory mark, artist's monogram, circa 1895, height 10 cm. Provenance: Christie's, 20th century British decorative Arts,South…

A rare large Doulton Lambeth, George Tinworth figure group,…

Tinworth's 'Going to the Derby' Figure Group

A rare large Doulton Lambeth, George Tinworth figure group, from the 'Going to the Derby' series, titled 'Lost and serves Them right for Betting', Tinworth's monogram to reverse, circa 1885, height 9.25 cm, length 15.2 cm. Provenance: Whitley Collection,…

A Royal Doulton Lambetta saltglaze group by George Tinworth,…

Royal Doulton Tinworth Saltglaze Group "Waning Honeymoon"

A Royal Doulton Lambetta saltglaze group by George Tinworth, cobalt blue glaze. Two rabbits back to back with vase between, incised 'The Waning of the Honeymoon'. Well modeled, factory mark, 8930, 1881, height 12 x 12 cm. Provenance: Whitley Collection,…

A Doulton Lambeth, George Tinworth, Saltglazed monochrome glaze…

"The Combat" Frog Model by George Tinworth

A Doulton Lambeth, George Tinworth, Saltglazed monochrome glaze model of four frogs fighting, sitting on a pinecone, titled: 'The Combat', M.R., artist's monogram, circa 1885, height 9.5 cm, width 10 cm. Provenance: Whitley Collection, Florida, Christie's…

A Doulton Lambeth saltglaze George Tinworth model of a mouse…

Tinworth's Mouse with Wheelbarrow and Vase

A Doulton Lambeth saltglaze George Tinworth model of a mouse Pushing a Wheelbarrow with a large blue vase, factory mark, with artist's monogram, circa 1885, height 10 cm, width 9.5 cm. Provenance: Clevedon Salerooms, Bristol, 2014, Whitley Collection,…

A Doulton Lambeth George Tinworth saltglaze chess piece of a…

Tinworth Mouse Chess Piece

A Doulton Lambeth George Tinworth saltglaze chess piece of a crouching mouse holding a sword and scabbard, factory mark, with artist's monogram, circa 1890, height 7.5 cm. Provenance: Whitley Collection, Florida

A Doulton Lambeth, George Tinworth, model of a trumpet blower…

Tinworth's Doulton Lambeth Trumpet Blower Figurine

A Doulton Lambeth, George Tinworth, model of a trumpet blower on square base, factory mark, G.G, artist's monogram, circa 1885, height 11 cm. Provenance: Whitley Collection, Florida

A rare Doulton Lambeth 'Seaweed' biscuit barrel by George…

Tinworth Seaweed Biscuit Barrel with Japonaise Silver Plate Cover

A rare Doulton Lambeth 'Seaweed' biscuit barrel by George Tinworth, of typical form with profuse scrolling seaweed and flower motifs in high relief, the silver plate cover finely engraved with Aesthetic Japonaise design, 20 cm high

A large Doulton Lambeth stoneware 'Seaweed' vase lamp base by…

George Tinworth Seaweed Vase Lamp Base

A large Doulton Lambeth stoneware 'Seaweed' vase lamp base by George Tinworth, circa 1880, of baluster form with beaded spiralling seaweed design, 36 cm high

A large Doulton Lambeth stoneware 'Seaweed' vase by George…

George Tinworth Seaweed Vase

A large Doulton Lambeth stoneware 'Seaweed' vase by George Tinworth, of baluster form with beaded spiralling seaweed design with protruding floral motifs, 35.5 cm high

A rare Doulton Lambeth vase by George Tinworth, of ovoid form…

George Tinworth Seaweed Vase

A rare Doulton Lambeth vase by George Tinworth, of ovoid form embellished with scrolling seaweed design and flower motifs in high relief, 31 cm high

A rare Doulton mouse group by George Tinworth, celebrating the…

Rare Doulton Mouse Group Celebrating Gunpowder Plot by Tinworth

A rare Doulton mouse group by George Tinworth, celebrating the 'Gunpowder Plot', depicting a central mouse representing a behatted Guy Fawkes carrying a lantern, seated between two supporting characters; the domed plinth base inscribed: 'I see no reason,…

A Doulton Lambeth stoneware Saltglazed water jug, 1880,…

Tinworth-designed Doulton Lambeth Saltglazed Water Jug

A Doulton Lambeth stoneware Saltglazed water jug, 1880, designed by George Tinworth, Doulton artist 1866-1913 period of tall tankard style, in a rich turquoise green upon a mottled amber ground with an incised and jewelled foliate and floral design…

Doulton Lambeth and silver mounted wine jug and two matching…

Doulton Lambeth Wine Set with Silver Mounts by Tinworth

Doulton Lambeth and silver mounted wine jug and two matching beakers. Maker George Tinworth. 25 cm high.

A Doulton Lambeth silver mounted glazed stoneware mug designed…

Tinworth's Cricket Mug with Silver Mount, 1882

A Doulton Lambeth silver mounted glazed stoneware mug designed by George Tinworth, 1882 with six oval medallions depicting cricketing feats on a brown glazed ground, the handle in the form of tied bats, shoes, hats and a ball, silver mount Sheffield 1882,…