Royal Doulton and other fine English China.

Royal Doulton and other fine English China.

Royal Doulton Was founded in 1815 as a began as a partnership between John Doulton, Martha Jones, and John Watts. The factory was factory in Vauxhall Walk, Lambeth, London. When it was founded it was known simply as Doulton Potteries. It wasn’t until 1901 when King Edward VII sold the factory the Royal Warrant, allowing the business to adopt new markings and a new name, Royal Doulton.

Royal Doulton is probably best known for make beautiful figurines like this one “Pretty Ladies, Belle Petite”

But for a long time they produced many thing including, dinnerware, gift-ware, cookware, porcelain, glassware, collectables, jewellery, linens, curtains, and lighting. I guess they were trying to find there nich’e.

The market for Figurines has seen it’s up’s and down’s, As most things have but there still seems to be interest in fine quality items and recently I noticed on item sold for over $5,000.

Royal Doulton is now owned by WWRD Holdings Ltd. This stands for “Wedgwood, Waterford Crystal, Royal Doulton”, they are based in Barlaston near Stoke-on-Trent.

If you have any fine or rare figurines I would love to see a photo of them, never ceases to amaze me what has survived and what people collect. If you are looking to sell your collection please contact me. I have several collectors who are looking to buy. I can be reached at www.sarasotaantiquemall.com you can email me at ukfurniture@aol.com or give me a call.  (941) 809-2388

Sarasota Antiques is always looking to buy fine antiques. For a list of the items we are looking for go to our website. www.sarasotaantiquemall.com/buying

or you can give me a call. (941) 809-2388

Thanks for looking

Robert