This book is a concise outline of royal doultons varied history and offers a. Doulton vseries bone china pattern numbers the a and cseries earthenware and bone china date from the early years of the burslem factory and although not rare are seldom seen. For the lambeth ornamental stoneware the pattern numbers begin with an x and can be found. Factors other than the doulton mark can help in more accurate dating, particularly pattern names and. From that humble beginning, you can find a variety of royal doulton collectibles for sale that will make perfect additions to your living space. Today, royal doulton is owned by fiskars, who acquired the company in 2015. Royal doulton england bunnykins price guide and values. The reference numbers for the doulton burslem marks have been prefixed by the letter. Whether you are a serious collector of doulton figurines or want a couple of cute toby jugs to decorate a shelf, having an up to date royal doulton price guide helps you to make an informed buying decision based on the current market price. Royal doulton figurines, character jugs, bunnykins, beatrix potter and more. The focus here is dutch harlem, one of royal doulton s most enduringly popular designs of all seriesware patterns.
The wellknown artist frank brangwyn designed a pattern for a dinner service in. In 1912, charles noke launched a new group of royal doulton figures. There have been over 4000 different models of royal doulton figurines manufactured to captivate collectors. Take an adventure back to the beginning of royal doulton with the heritageinspired 1815 collection. Royal doulton bunnykins has been in continuous production since 1934. Doulton now operated as royal doulton, which solidified its place as a leader in the bone china world. Join us as we hopscotch through a century of history and peek into the past with these timeless patterns. Hn is named after harry nixon 18861955, head of the royal doulton painting department who joined doulton in 1900. The turn of the century saw the granting of the royal warrant and permission to use the epithet royal. All were inspired by royal doulton nurseryware patterns this continued until 1974 when there were a. Dating royal doulton products from their doulton marks means you sometimes have to check very carefully.
Royal doulton started with a factory at vauxhall walk, lambeth, london, as a partnership between john doulton, martha jones, and john watts. Royal doulton hand painted signed plate of dover castle. A pair of royal doulton stoneware vases by francis c pope 8049. Unfollow old royal doulton patterns to stop getting updates on. By katie farmand photography by kamin hoyle williams to commemorate 100 years of fine craftsmanship, the royal doulton company has released 10 of its most timeless patterns from the royal albert collection. Some later paragon patterns from this period continued in production under royal albert and were still available until the royal. The royal doulton company, the history, the products, doulton marks and artists monograms. Throughout their history royal doulton introduced various special marks relating to specific. Noke who joined doulton at burslem in 1889, and later became art director. By 1989 the name and patterns had been absorbed into royal albert and by 1992 the paragon name was discontinued. Shop traditional or and contemporary dinnerware, gifts and collectibles design with london style since 1815. Using art from english literature and stories to the beatles, bunny rabbits, snowmen, history and just about anything that was popular in the day. Paragon became part of royal doulton in 1972 and continued to produce china under that name until 1991.
The first figure was hn1, darling in honor of queen mary. Royal doulton 1815 1865 the rise and expansion of the royal doulton potteries. How to find the age of your royal doulton antique hq. Find series ware from a vast selection of royal doulton. Throughout its history, the royal doulton china company has remained committed to creating beautiful tableware products and exquisite royal doulton figurines. Royal doulton is one of the worlds leading ceramic manufacturers of china. Designed to commemorate royal doultons founding year, each piece in the 1815 dinnerware collection is crafted using traditional technique and embossed with an 1815 mark. Royal doulton marks, base marks, pattern codes and trade marks. John doulton was asked by martha jones to join her small pottery on the banks of the river thames in london. Worlds largest collection of current and discontinued royal doulton figurines.
Royal doulton period figurines in english history at. The history of the royal doulton brand is a long and complex one. From its early beginning in 1815, the londonbased doulton company grew to become one of the most well. Martha, a widow, needed a business partner to join herself and her foreman john watts. Royal doulton brambly hedge plate the birthday 1987 preowned excellent. Fab vintage royal doulton rd no 116918 kew design 23 piece tea set. Royal doulton c1920s kew pattern 15cm square side plate rd 116918. Pattern numbers occur on most doulton ware and can be used to establish the date a pattern was first introduced. Burslem, traces the story of doulton from its foundation in 1815 and includes. All the ones offered so far have been mounted in goldcolored plate frames about 12 in diameter. A selection of unusual shapes featuring dutch harlem.
Royal doulton period figures in english history at replacements, ltd. Shop traditional or and contemporary dinnerware, gifts and collectibles designed with london style since 1815. The royal doulton mark has been used since 1902 and is still in production today. Discovering royal doulton hardcover january 1, 2002 by michael doulton author, vinny lee author 4. After this, bunnykins were numbered with the prefix db and are still produced to this day. Doulton then found employment as a thrower at a small pottery in vauxhall walk, owned, following the death of her husband, by a mrs martha jones. Royal doulton china at replacements replacements, ltd. The focus here is dutch harlem, one of royal doultons most enduringly popular designs of all seriesware patterns. Some patterns, however, were longlived and whilst the pattern number can establish the earliest possible date of a piece, the date. In 1939 gilbert bayes created the friezes that showed the history of pottery through the ages. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The doulton marks are many and varied but most follow the same theme. The royal doulton company is one of the most renowned english companies producing tableware and collectables, with a history dating back to 1815. Check out our royal doulton selection, including popular patterns like carlyle, princeton, bunnykins, and more. From single pieces to full sets, we offer dozens of replacement royal doulton china patterns to choose from. The history of royal doulton how to find the age of your royal doulton. This page has a table of royal doulton figurines price guide. Together with leslie harradine, pope experimented with vases of shapes other than the traditional round form. This is a list of list of royal doulton figurines in ascending order by hn number. Oct 10, 2015 series ware was the started by charles j. Shop all royal doulton fine china patterns and the entire collection of gifts, figurines, home decor and designer collections. The figures, above, are from the book by desmond eyles. Unbeknownst to the public, mary barbara bailey was not a. The first of the nine royal doulton bunnykins figures were launched in 1972 with db pattern numbers and they are approximately 4 inches in height.
Production of these figures has been from 1890s doulton lambeth through to the present day with rarity, age, theme, colour and variations of individual designer determining the value of each figure. John doulton, already a talented potter was perfect for the job. To commemorate 100 years of fine craftsmanship, the royal doulton company has released 10 of its most timeless patterns from the royal albert collection. Buy royal doulton figurines 11th new edition by dale, jean, cross, w. The companys most popular patterns, carlyle, coronet, english renaissance, and. Operating originally in vauxhall, london, later moving to lambeth, in 1882 it opened a factory in burslem, stokeontrent, in the centre of english pottery. Babes in the woods plates marked royal doulton have been seen in online auctions, flea markets and antique malls.
It will be noted that in the book numbered 26, the pattern numbers begin. Taking direct inspiration from the year that john doulton founded the company, this compilation of stylish pieces commemorates original patterns, handthrown shapes and dipped glazes to take you right back to the roots. The royal doulton story began in 1815, the same year as the battle of waterloo. While royal doulton got started by making sewer pipes and other types of utilitarian pipes, in the 1880s, the company turned its collection to making home decorations in saltglazed styles. He came up with the idea of using popular designs and artwork on all types of standard pottery shapes. Royal doulton bunnykins tableware and figurines are popular ceramic designs manufactured as nursery dishes and collectible figurines. New listing royal doulton series ware cup saucer r burns a cotters saturday night eur 5. Fake royal doulton babes in the woods real or repro. This list includes the hn number, the title of the royal doulton figurine, the designers, the date introduced, and if discontinued, the date discontinued.
Royal doulton, established in london in 1815, is a contemporary lifestyle brand, tapping into prevalent trends of modern living. Royal doulton england figurines price guide and values. Royal doulon china 19021920 royal doulton, lambeth. From the start the backbone of the business was a wide range of utilitarian wares, mostly stonewares, including storage jars, tankards and the like, and later. Your online reference for royal doulton ceramics and doulton marks. Royal doulton series ware vol 1 literature pop illustrators characters history. The d, e, h and v series patterns on earthenware and bone china date from about 1900 and encompass the collectible doulton art nouveau and decostyle shapes and patterns. By 1877 henry doulton had established the name of the doulton lambeth art wares and set up factories making sanitary, industrial and architectural products in rowley regis, st. Royal doulton is an english ceramic manufacturing company dating from 1815. Founded in 1815, royal doulton has long been known for its timeless tableware artistry and finely crafted collectibles. Colorful halfdipped glazes give basic porcelain an artisan feel. Dating royal doulton tableware using pattern numbers. In 1872, the royal doulton mark was used on all wares from the company.