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 Posy Vases - Harlech Castle & Zunday Zmocks

Two Royal Doulton posy vases including: 'Harlech Castle,' and 'Zunday Zmocks,' height 6 cm each

Royal Doulton wall charger Zunday Zmocks. Series Ware. D5680.…

Royal Doulton Zunday Zmocks Wall Charger

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A Royal Doulton jug, Zunday Zmocks. D9680

Royal Doulton Zunday Zmocks Jug

A Royal Doulton jug, Zunday Zmocks. D9680

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Royal Doulton Coffee Set 'Zunday Zmocks'

Royal Doulton 'Zunday Zmocks' coffee set comprising a coffee pot, sugar bowl, creamer & six coffee cups & saucers, marked 'D5620 Regd Australia 1634' height of coffee pot 23.5 cm