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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Doulton Burslem Louis Bilton, three Australian wild flower…

Australian Wild Flower Plates by Louis Bilton for Doulton Burslem

Doulton Burslem Louis Bilton, three Australian wild flower plates, late 19th century 'Wattle', 'Purple Acacia', 'Unnamed from Manly Beach, stamped Doulton Burslem England and titled on base, signed L.Bilton on the fronts, 23 cm diameter

A gilded creamware partial dining set by Royal Doulton,…

Royal Doulton Gilded Creamware Dining Set - 90 Pieces

A gilded creamware partial dining set by Royal Doulton, comprising approximately 90 pieces, the dinner plates 27 cm diameter

Royal Doulton porcelain plate, stunning hand panted cabbage…

Hand-painted Royal Doulton Plate with Roses and Gilding

Royal Doulton porcelain plate, stunning hand panted cabbage pink roses to centre and elaborate gilding around the edge, signed by the artist Percy Curnock, diameter 26.5 cm

Royal Doulton lidded comport commemorating the Coronation of…

Royal Doulton Coronation Comport

Royal Doulton lidded comport commemorating the Coronation of King George V - 1911. Manufactured for Sainsbury, 36 Regent Street, London. In the form of an Imperial Crown with lion. Impressed base stamp Royal Doulton. Artist's assistant Eliza Stock. Height…

A group of Doulton Burslem 'Wattle' pattern serving china,…

Doulton Burslem 'Wattle' Serving China Set

A group of Doulton Burslem 'Wattle' pattern serving china, green and blue transfer decorated comprising three rectangular and an oval lidded vegetable dishes and one underplate, two oval platters, a side plate and four various larger plates, late 19th…

A Royal Doulton Maori Art plate with transfer print of a woman…

Maori Art Plate with Woman and Child Design

A Royal Doulton Maori Art plate with transfer print of a woman and child in the centre of traditional Maori design borders, yellow ground. Width 26 cm

Two large 'Doulton Ware Australia' glazed Pottery jardinieres…

Doulton Ware Australia Jardinieres with Pedestals and Plates

Two large 'Doulton Ware Australia' glazed Pottery jardinieres plus drainage plates and matching pedestals. Total height 28.8 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.

Two Royal Doulton gnome plates, 21.5 cm dia

Royal Doulton Gnome Plates - Set of Two

Two Royal Doulton gnome plates, 21.5 cm dia

Rare Royal Doulton flambe 'religious head' plate unusual makers…

Rare Royal Doulton Flambe Religious Plate (1904)

Rare Royal Doulton flambe 'religious head' plate unusual makers mark, impressed date looks like 1904, diameter 22.5 cm approx.

Royal Doulton gnome pattern plate, 24 cm diameter

Royal Doulton Gnome Plate - 24 cm

Royal Doulton gnome pattern plate, 24 cm diameter

Royal Doulton dinner ware Hampshire pattern, with twelve plate…

Hampshire Royal Doulton Dinnerware Set - 12 Plates

Royal Doulton dinner ware Hampshire pattern, with twelve plate setting

A pair of Royal Doulton Chinoiserie porcelain plates, 27 cm…

Royal Doulton Chinoiserie Porcelain Plates, 27cm

A pair of Royal Doulton Chinoiserie porcelain plates, 27 cm diameter

A Royal Doulton Maori Art earthenware plate, decorated with…

Maori Art Plate by Royal Doulton

A Royal Doulton Maori Art earthenware plate, decorated with wahine and child on a yellow ground, Printed mark and numbered 'D.4931.E', diameter 26 cm.

Royal Doulton Gnomes pattern plate 26.5 cm diameter

Royal Doulton Gnomes Plate

Royal Doulton Gnomes pattern plate 26.5 cm diameter

Seven Royal Doulton 'Maori Art' plates including 5 tea plates,…

Set of 7 Royal Doulton Maori Art Plates

Seven Royal Doulton 'Maori Art' plates including 5 tea plates, and two side plates, diameter 17 cm largest.

A fine signed Royal Doulton landscape plate, 1922-1927 period,…

Signed Royal Doulton Landscape Plate with Barnard Castle Scene

A fine signed Royal Doulton landscape plate, 1922-1927 period, signed G H Evans (George), the beautifully decorated plate with a scene of Barnard Castle within a wide delicately gilded border of cream lappets with neoclassical urns, swags and arabesques…

Royal Doulton 'Bayeux tapestry' bowl with a central medallion…

Royal Doulton Bayeux Tapestry Bowl with Norman Figures

Royal Doulton 'Bayeux tapestry' bowl with a central medallion with Norman figures at war on horseback, surrounded by text 'Bayeux Tapisserie de la Reine Mathilde, Harold Mevrt les armes a la maine'. Towards the rim of the plate are more scenes from the…

A Royal Doultan Titanian eagle plate, circa 1925, stamped Royal…

Royal Doulton Titanian Eagle Plate, 1925

A Royal Doultan Titanian eagle plate, circa 1925, stamped Royal Doulton England Titanian Made in England, 26 cm diameter

The 'Leschenault' Royal Doulton porcelain plate diameter: 26.6…

Leschenault Inlet: Johnson Family and their Cows

The 'Leschenault' Royal Doulton porcelain plate diameter: 26.6 cm note: apparently from a photograph, c.1902 by a travelling German. Originally built by William Clifton on the Leschenault Inlet. The image depicts later owners, the Johnson family attending…

Four Royal Doulton Maori Art small side plates, minor wear,…

Maori Art Side Plates (Set of 4)

Four Royal Doulton Maori Art small side plates, minor wear, diameter 13 cm.

A Royal Doulton Queen Elizabeth II 40th Anniversary of the…

Limited Edition Queen Elizabeth II Plate, 1993

A Royal Doulton Queen Elizabeth II 40th Anniversary of the Coronation limited edition plate, 1993, no. 483/2500, diameter 27 cm

Royal Doulton 'Famous Ships' shallow relief series, hallmarked…

Royal Doulton Famous Ships Sterling Tableware Set

Royal Doulton 'Famous Ships' shallow relief series, hallmarked sterling Bounty entree plate, the Matthew serving dish and Henri Grace Adieu serving bowl

Doulton gnome pattern dinner plate, 25.5 cm

Doulton Gnome Pattern Dinner Plate - 25.5 cm

Doulton gnome pattern dinner plate, 25.5 cm

Royal Doulton two 'Waratah' plate, circa 1930, 26 cm

Royal Doulton Waratah Plates, 1930, 26 cm

Royal Doulton two 'Waratah' plate, circa 1930, 26 cm

Royal Doulton 'Gnomes' dinner plate, circa 1920, stamped 'Royal…

Royal Doulton Gnomes Dinner Plate, 1920

Royal Doulton 'Gnomes' dinner plate, circa 1920, stamped 'Royal Doulton, Made in England', 26.5 cm diameter

Royal Doulton 'Pansy' Sandwch Set comprising of a sanwich plate…

Royal Doulton Pansy Sandwich & Side Plate Set

Royal Doulton 'Pansy' Sandwch Set comprising of a sanwich plate and six side plates

Doulton gnome pattern plate, 20 cm

Doulton Gnome Plate - 20cm

Doulton gnome pattern plate, 20 cm

Two Royal Doulton kookaburra plates, both transfer decorated…

Royal Doulton Kookaburra Plates, Set of 2

Two Royal Doulton kookaburra plates, both transfer decorated with the bird on a branch with wattle, one within a leaf border, the other with shaped rim, diameter 26 cm

Royal Doulton 'Sesqui Centenary 1788-1938' Sydney souvenir…

Sydney Sesqui Centenary Plate

Royal Doulton 'Sesqui Centenary 1788-1938' Sydney souvenir porcelain plate 26.5 cm diameter

Royal Doulton Gnomes Series Ware plate decorated whimsical…

Whimsical Gnome Night Scene Plate

Royal Doulton Gnomes Series Ware plate decorated whimsical night scene of gnomes & Munchkins with gilt highlights, pattern number D4697. Diameter 26 cm

A Royal Doulton 'Maori Art' side plate, in the mustard yellow…

Mustard Maori Art Side Plate (9 words)

A Royal Doulton 'Maori Art' side plate, in the mustard yellow tones. Diameter 17 cm

A Royal Doulton plate 'H.M.S Lion' from the World War I series,…

Royal Doulton H.M.S Lion Plate

A Royal Doulton plate 'H.M.S Lion' from the World War I series, decorated in blue and white with a view of the dreadnought under steam. Framed with a border of various naval battles and biplanes along with a lion rampant and the motto 'Omnes Veniant' (Let…

Doulton Burslem plates, a pair of decorative plates depicting…

Doulton Burslem plates, a pair of decorative plates depicting quails and pheasants with a gilt decorated rim, depth 23 cm

A set of eight Royal Doulton Art Nouveau 'Poppy' pattern plates…

Royal Doulton Art Nouveau Poppy Plates (Set of 8)

A set of eight Royal Doulton Art Nouveau 'Poppy' pattern plates impressed and printed marks, circa 1910. Reg no. 597783. Depth 21.5 cm

Royal Doulton 'Gnomes' plate

Royal Doulton Gnomes Plate

Royal Doulton 'Gnomes' plate

Royal Doulton porcelain plate decorated with handpainted exotic…

Exotic Bird Plate by Royal Doulton

Royal Doulton porcelain plate decorated with handpainted exotic birds and yellow border

Fourteen Royal Doulton 'Dickens Ware' dinner plates. (14)

Fourteen Dickens Ware Dinner Plates

Fourteen Royal Doulton 'Dickens Ware' dinner plates. (14)

Four Royal Doulton Nursery ware plates. Largest diameter 20 cm

Royal Doulton Nursery Plates Set

Four Royal Doulton Nursery ware plates. Largest diameter 20 cm

Doulton Burslem 'Blue Children' plate two young girls…

Doulton Burslem 'Blue Children' Umbrella Plate

Doulton Burslem 'Blue Children' plate two young girls sheltering under an umbrella, marked to base, diameter 23 cm

Five Royal Doulton wares: two figures, three plates, including…

Royal Doulton Figurines and Plates Collection

Five Royal Doulton wares: two figures, three plates, including 'Sarah' HN3380 signed by Michael Doulton during his 1993 tour of Australia and issued as a Michael Doulton Exclusive to commemorate that tour (boxed and with papers); Ninette, HN2379; and…

Doulton Burslem Queen Victoria teapot & plate commemorating the…

Doulton Diamond Jubilee Teapot & Plate Set

Doulton Burslem Queen Victoria teapot & plate commemorating the 1897 diamond jubilee

A Royal Doulton Titanian plate, circa 1925, stamped Made in…

Royal Doulton Titanian Plate, 1925

A Royal Doulton Titanian plate, circa 1925, stamped Made in England, Royal Doulton England Titanian, 21.5 cm diameter

A collection of three English 'Orientalist' design plates,…

English Orientalist Design Plates Collection

A collection of three English 'Orientalist' design plates, circa 1880 and later comprising a rare Bates, Gildea & Walker 'Hizen' pattern d plate, circa 1880, a Doulton Burslem oriental pattern plate, and an unmarked plate with an underglaze blue design of…

A Royal Doulton Shakespeare anniversary plate D6303

Royal Doulton Shakespeare Plate

A Royal Doulton Shakespeare anniversary plate D6303

Two Royal Doulton Shakespeare Series Ware 'Ophelia' plates,…

Royal Doulton Shakespeare Series 'Ophelia' Plates (1911)

Two Royal Doulton Shakespeare Series Ware 'Ophelia' plates, from 1911, pattern numbers E 7267 and D 3746, one in bone china, the other earthenware, both decorated in polychrome colours against a sepia or pastel blue forest on an amber to yellow ground;…

Three pieces of Royal Doulton, in the Pansy pattern, luncheon…

Royal Doulton Pansy Set: Luncheon, Side Plate & Bowl

Three pieces of Royal Doulton, in the Pansy pattern, luncheon plate, side plate and small bowl

Royal Doulton 'Blue Children' plate boy and girl in the forest,…

Royal Doulton Blue Children Plate

Royal Doulton 'Blue Children' plate boy and girl in the forest, marked to base, diameter 23 cm

Three graduated Royal Doulton Pansy pattern plates

Royal Doulton Pansy Plates Set

Three graduated Royal Doulton Pansy pattern plates

Royal Doulton Isaac Walton Ware plate, signed Noke

Signed Royal Doulton Plate by Noke

Royal Doulton Isaac Walton Ware plate, signed Noke

Eight Blue Mountains souvenir items. Royal Doulton 'The Weeping…

Blue Mountains Souvenirs

Eight Blue Mountains souvenir items. Royal Doulton 'The Weeping rock, Blue Mtns' plate; and five other porcelain items by Shelley and other makers featuring Jenolan caves, the three sisters, Katoomba Falls and bridal veil Falls.

Royal Doulton plates (two) cottage in daisy field & woodcut…

Royal Doulton Flambe Cottage Plates (Set of 2)

Royal Doulton plates (two) cottage in daisy field & woodcut cottage. 'Flambe'. Marked Royal Doulton - flambe to base. Diameters 22 cm & 16 cm

Suite of Royal Doulton handpainted ceramics in blue and floral…

Royal Doulton Blue Floral Ceramic Set

Suite of Royal Doulton handpainted ceramics in blue and floral D6227 pattern height of jugs 22 cm and 12 cm, diameter of larger platter 34 cm, diameter of plates 26.5 cm

A set of six Royal Doulton 'Fragile Paradise' plates, in a…

Limited Edition Royal Doulton Parrot Plates

A set of six Royal Doulton 'Fragile Paradise' plates, in a limited edition of 12,500, the individually numbered plates each featuring a species of parrot against a backdrop of native species, especially wild orchids; backstamps and details of each parrot…

Four various Royal Doulton golfing series plates, all pattern…

Royal Doulton Golfing Series Plates

Four various Royal Doulton golfing series plates, all pattern #3395, designed by Charles Crombie with various sayings, width 26 cm largest

Four Royal Doulton 'Pansy' side plates, 16.5 cm diameter

Set of 4 Royal Doulton Pansy Side Plates

Four Royal Doulton 'Pansy' side plates, 16.5 cm diameter

Royal Doulton porcelain figure Terrier with plate

Terrier and Plate by Royal Doulton

Royal Doulton porcelain figure Terrier with plate

Collection Royal Doulton 'Nasturtium' tableware marked D6091,…

Royal Doulton 'Nasturtium' Tableware Set

Collection Royal Doulton 'Nasturtium' tableware marked D6091, including: serving plate, pair eggcups, pair jam dishes, and a butter dish

Two Royal Doulton Kookaburra & Wattle plates #D4206, diameter…

Royal Doulton Kookaburra & Wattle Plates (Set of 2)

Two Royal Doulton Kookaburra & Wattle plates #D4206, diameter 22 cm.

Three various Royal Doulton golfing series plates, all pattern…

Royal Doulton Golfing Series Plates by Charles Crombie

Three various Royal Doulton golfing series plates, all pattern #3395, designed by Charles Crombie with various sayings, width 23.5 cm largest

Three various Royal Doulton golfing series plates, all pattern…

Royal Doulton Golfing Series Plates by Crombie

Three various Royal Doulton golfing series plates, all pattern #3395, designed by Charles Crombie with various sayings, width 26 cm largest

Six Royal Doulton Bunnykins items, two each baby plates, mugs…

Royal Doulton Bunnykins Set: 6 Items

Six Royal Doulton Bunnykins items, two each baby plates, mugs and plates

Pair of large Royal Doulton African series plates, each 34 cm…

Large Royal Doulton African Series Plates (Set of 2)

Pair of large Royal Doulton African series plates, each 34 cm diameter (2)

Three Royal Doulton Pansy pattern dinner plates

Royal Doulton Pansy Dinner Plates (3)

Three Royal Doulton Pansy pattern dinner plates

Royal Doulton 'Blue Children' blue and white porcelain plate

Blue Children Porcelain Plate

Royal Doulton 'Blue Children' blue and white porcelain plate

Doulton Burslem fishing scene plate, signed Noke

Noke-signed Doulton Burslem Fishing Plate

Doulton Burslem fishing scene plate, signed Noke

Doulton Poppy circular comport / bowl, 10 cm high, 21.5 cm deep

Doulton Poppy Comport: Elegant Circular Bowl

Doulton Poppy circular comport / bowl, 10 cm high, 21.5 cm deep

A Royal Doulton Series Ware kookaburra plate 26 cm diameter

Royal Doulton Kookaburra Plate - 26cm

A Royal Doulton Series Ware kookaburra plate 26 cm diameter

Royal Doulton plate 'Alice in Wonderland, the two footmen

Royal Doulton Alice Plate: Two Footmen

Royal Doulton plate 'Alice in Wonderland, the two footmen

Doulton Poppy circular plate with shaped edge, 26 cm diameter

Doulton Poppy Shaped Edge Plate, 26cm Diameter

Doulton Poppy circular plate with shaped edge, 26 cm diameter

Three various Royal Doulton Balloon seller plates, 25.5 cm…

Royal Doulton Balloon Seller Plates Set

Three various Royal Doulton Balloon seller plates, 25.5 cm diameter

Five dinner plates including Aynsley, Spode, Royal Doulton,…

Assorted Fine Dinner Plates, 25-28 cm Diameter

Five dinner plates including Aynsley, Spode, Royal Doulton, diameter 25-28 cm

Royal Doulton hunting scene D4468, teapot and two plates

Royal Doulton Hunting Set: Teapot and Plates

Royal Doulton hunting scene D4468, teapot and two plates

Eight vintage Royal Doulton luncheon plates with daisy garland…

Vintage Royal Doulton Daisy Luncheon Plates

Eight vintage Royal Doulton luncheon plates with daisy garland detail RN72067, diameter 20 cm

Four Royal Doulton plates 3 Sovereign pattern, 1 Vanborough…

Four Royal Doulton Plates: Sovereign & Vanborough Patterns

Four Royal Doulton plates 3 Sovereign pattern, 1 Vanborough pattern

Six Royal Doulton limited edition Collectors plates by John…

Stobart's Limited Edition Marine Collectors Plates

Six Royal Doulton limited edition Collectors plates by John Stobart marine artist, including running free, sailing with the Tide, Rounding the horn, each in original box and most with original brochure, diameter 26 cm

A Royal Doulton comport with bird & gilt detail no. 72067,…

Royal Doulton Bird Comport with Gilt Detail

A Royal Doulton comport with bird & gilt detail no. 72067, height 10 cm

Antique Doulton Lambeth small comport

Doulton Lambeth Small Comport: Exquisite Antique Collectible

Antique Doulton Lambeth small comport

Royal Doulton 'Bunnykins' series ware, (5 pieces or which 4 are…

Signed Bunnykins Series Ware by Barbara Vernon (5 pieces)

Royal Doulton 'Bunnykins' series ware, (5 pieces or which 4 are signed by Barbara Vernon), comprising of a mug, a small bowl, a small plate and 2 saucers.

Vintage and antique tins, porcelain dishes and plates, Royal…

Vintage Collection: Tins, Dishes, Clock & More

Vintage and antique tins, porcelain dishes and plates, Royal Doulton beaker and a travel clock, (11 items), the largest tin 15 cm high

Vintage and antique porcelain plates and dishes including Royal…

Antique Royal Doulton Porcelain Plates (25 items)

Vintage and antique porcelain plates and dishes including Royal Doulton (25 items), 19th and 20th century, the largest 26 cm diameter

Two Royal Doulton boxed collector's plates, limited editions of…

Limited edition Royal Doulton collector plates

Two Royal Doulton boxed collector's plates, limited editions of 2000, I.) Mood Board, 510/2000, II.) Beautiful Things 230/2000, 27.5 cm diameter

Royal Doulton 'Wild Roses' serving dish 29 cm length

Royal Doulton Wild Roses Serving Dish - 29cm

Royal Doulton 'Wild Roses' serving dish 29 cm length

Royal Doulton 'Bluebell Gatherers' plate diameter 24.5 cm

"Bluebell Gatherers" Plate by Royal Doulton

Royal Doulton 'Bluebell Gatherers' plate diameter 24.5 cm

Royal Doulton 'Poppy' plate marked to base and # D3227, circa…

Royal Doulton Poppy Plate, D3227, 1920s

Royal Doulton 'Poppy' plate marked to base and # D3227, circa 1920s, diameter 22 cm approx.

Three Royal Doulton 'Fisherfolk Brittany' plates each marked to…

Royal Doulton Brittany Fishermen Plates Set

Three Royal Doulton 'Fisherfolk Brittany' plates each marked to base and # D4405, diameter 25.5 cm approx, each.

Royal Doulton Azalea pattern serving dish, good condition,…

Royal Doulton Azalea Serving Dish, 38cm

Royal Doulton Azalea pattern serving dish, good condition, length 38 cm

Royal Doulton Shakespeare series, 'Hamlet' plate and 'Wolsey'…

Royal Doulton Hamlet Plate and Wolsey Bowl Set

Royal Doulton Shakespeare series, 'Hamlet' plate and 'Wolsey' bowl, approx 19 cm and 20 cm deep ( 2)

Two Royal Doulton Series Ware plates; Bill Sykes D5915, 26 cm…

Royal Doulton Series Ware Plates: Bill Sykes & Fagin

Two Royal Doulton Series Ware plates; Bill Sykes D5915, 26 cm diameter, Fagin D5175, 26 cm diameter

Royal Doulton plate 'The young Kookaburras', of circular form,…

Kookaburra Trio Plate

Royal Doulton plate 'The young Kookaburras', of circular form, depicting three kookaburras seated in a gum tree, D6426, diameter 26 cm

Collection of Royal Doulton saucers and plates

Royal Doulton Saucers and Plates Collection

Collection of Royal Doulton saucers and plates

Pair Royal Doulton 'Imperial Blue' dinner plates H4996,…

Pair of Royal Doulton Imperial Blue Dinner Plates

Pair Royal Doulton 'Imperial Blue' dinner plates H4996, diameter 27 cm each.

Royal Doulton plate with Kookaburra motif 14.5 cm in diameter.

Kookaburra Plate by Royal Doulton

Royal Doulton plate with Kookaburra motif 14.5 cm in diameter.

Three Royal Doulton character jugs and Burslem plate John…

Royal Doulton Jugs and Burslem Plate with Floral Design

Three Royal Doulton character jugs and Burslem plate John Shorter, John Doulton and Sir Henry Doulton, 12 cm height, together with Doulton Burslem floral and gilt decorated plate

Two Royal Doulton 'Bluebell Gatherers' plate diameter 27 cm

Royal Doulton Bluebell Gatherers Plates (Set of 2)

Two Royal Doulton 'Bluebell Gatherers' plate diameter 27 cm

Plate, printed mark, 'Royal Doulton Flambe Veined 1621' to base,…

Royal Doulton Flambe Veined Plate - 16.5cm

Plate, printed mark, 'Royal Doulton Flambe Veined 1621' to base, Diameter 16.5 cm