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 large Royal Doulton, England Robinson Crusoe character Toby…

Royal Doulton England Robinson Crusoe Toby Jug, 19 cm

A large Royal Doulton, England Robinson Crusoe character Toby jug D6532, height 19 cm

Royal Doulton Toby jug, 'The Antagonist's Collection' depicting…

The Antagonist's Collection: Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee

Royal Doulton Toby jug, 'The Antagonist's Collection' depicting Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee, height 18 cm

Royal Doulton Aladdin's Genie flambe toby jug D6971, limited…

Limited Edition Royal Doulton Aladdin's Genie Toby Jug

Royal Doulton Aladdin's Genie flambe toby jug D6971, limited edition 921, together with certificate, height 19 cm

Large Royal Doulton Confucius flambe toby jug D7003, limited…

Limited Edition Royal Doulton Confucius Toby Jug

Large Royal Doulton Confucius flambe toby jug D7003, limited edition 496, together with certificate, height 19.5 cm

Large Royal Doulton flambe the pharaoh toby jug D7628, limited…

Limited Edition Royal Doulton Flambe Pharaoh Toby Jug

Large Royal Doulton flambe the pharaoh toby jug D7628, limited edition 446, together with certificate, height 18 cm

A Doulton Toby jug and John Barleycorn jug, comprising a Toby…

Doulton Toby and John Barleycorn Jugs

A Doulton Toby jug and John Barleycorn jug, comprising a Toby jug and a figural jug of John Barleycorn, both with Doulton backstamps to the underside. Height 23 cm, and smaller

Royal Doulton Toby jug 'Winston Churchill', 22 cm high

Winston Churchill Royal Doulton Toby Jug

Royal Doulton Toby jug 'Winston Churchill', 22 cm high

Large Royal Doulton Toby jug 'Sir Frances Drake' 23 cm high,…

"Sir Francis Drake" Toby Jug - 400th Anniversary Edition

Large Royal Doulton Toby jug 'Sir Frances Drake' 23 cm high, issued to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the circumnavigation of the world

Large Royal Doulton Toby jug 'Happy John' 22.5 cm high

"Happy John" Royal Doulton Toby Jug

Large Royal Doulton Toby jug 'Happy John' 22.5 cm high

Large Royal Doulton Toby jug 'The Huntsman' 20 cm high

Royal Doulton Huntsman Toby Jug - 20cm

Large Royal Doulton Toby jug 'The Huntsman' 20 cm high

Large Royal Doulton Toby jug 'Sir John Falstaff' 22 cm high

Royal Doulton Sir John Falstaff Toby Jug

Large Royal Doulton Toby jug 'Sir John Falstaff' 22 cm high

Large Royal Doulton Toby jug 'Sherlock Holmes' 22.5 cm high,…

Royal Doulton Sherlock Holmes Jug

Large Royal Doulton Toby jug 'Sherlock Holmes' 22.5 cm high, issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930)

Large Royal Doulton Toby jug 'Winston Churchill' 22.5 cm high

Royal Doulton Winston Churchill Toby Jug - 22.5cm

Large Royal Doulton Toby jug 'Winston Churchill' 22.5 cm high

Three Royal Doulton miniature toby jugs each marked to base, 1…

Set of 3 Royal Doulton Miniature Toby Jugs

Three Royal Doulton miniature toby jugs each marked to base, 1 jug with rim chip, height 3.5 cm each.

Royal Doulton reference, includes Toby jugs & other ceramic…

Royal Doulton & Ceramic Reference Box

Royal Doulton reference, includes Toby jugs & other ceramic reference [1 box]

A collection of six Royal Doulton miniature Toby jugs including.…

Collection of Six Royal Doulton Miniature Toby Jugs

A collection of six Royal Doulton miniature Toby jugs including. Old Charley D6978, 6 cm.

A collection of six Royal Doulton miniature Toby jugs including.…

Royal Doulton Miniature Toby Jugs Collection with Dick Turpin

A collection of six Royal Doulton miniature Toby jugs including. Dick Turpin D6951 on decorative timber shelf, 4 cm.

A collection of five Royal Doulton miniature Toby jugs…

Collection of 5 Royal Doulton Miniature Toby Jugs

A collection of five Royal Doulton miniature Toby jugs including. King Edward VII D6993, 4 cm.

Rare Royal Doulton Lambeth stoneware 'Marriage Day' Toby jug…

Royal Doulton Marriage Day Toby Jug by Harry Simeon

Rare Royal Doulton Lambeth stoneware 'Marriage Day' Toby jug designed by Harry Simeon

Two pieces of Royal Doulton commemorative ware, a loving cup…

Royal Doulton Commemorative Ware with Captain Cook Toby Jug

Two pieces of Royal Doulton commemorative ware, a loving cup with the first Fleet and Sydney harbour, and a Toby jug depicting Captain Cook, for Jim beam Bourbon whiskey, height of tallest 16.5 cm

Four Royal Doulton 'Winston Churchill' English porcelain toby…

Royal Doulton Winston Churchill Toby Jugs Set

Four Royal Doulton 'Winston Churchill' English porcelain toby jugs, the tallest 22 cm high

A Royal Doulton the Falconer Toby jug, 1959, marked to base,…

1959 Royal Doulton Falconer Toby Jug - 20cm

A Royal Doulton the Falconer Toby jug, 1959, marked to base, height 20 cm

A collection of Royal Doulton toby jugs issued between 1985 and…

Royal Doulton Toby Jugs Collection (1985-1998)

A collection of Royal Doulton toby jugs issued between 1985 and 1998, comprising of 'The Hampshire Cricketer', 'Len Hutton', 'Brian Johnston', 'Dickie Bird', 'Denis Compton', 'Freddie Trueman', 'Ian Botham' and 'Jack Hobbs'. (8).

Large Royal Doulton flambe the pharaoh toby jug D7628, limited…

Limited Edition Royal Doulton Flambe Pharaoh Toby Jug

Large Royal Doulton flambe the pharaoh toby jug D7628, limited edition 258, height 18 cm

A Royal Doulton 'The Poacher' Toby jug, 1954, marked to base,…

1954 Royal Doulton 'The Poacher' Toby Jug, 18cm

A Royal Doulton 'The Poacher' Toby jug, 1954, marked to base, height 18 cm

A Royal Doulton King Arthur Toby jug, limited edition 217/1500,…

Limited Edition King Arthur Toby Jug by Royal Doulton

A Royal Doulton King Arthur Toby jug, limited edition 217/1500, with certificate, marked to base, height 19 cm

Royal Doulton character mug Aladdin's Genie. 'Flambe' 793/1500.…

Royal Doulton Aladdin's Genie Flambe Mug

Royal Doulton character mug Aladdin's Genie. 'Flambe' 793/1500. Height 19 cm

Two Royal Doulton Toby jugs, including Monty & a miniature

Royal Doulton Monty and Miniature Toby Jugs

Two Royal Doulton Toby jugs, including Monty & a miniature

Twelve miniature Royal Doulton Toby jugs, includes David…

Miniature Royal Doulton Toby Jugs Collection

Twelve miniature Royal Doulton Toby jugs, includes David Coperfield, Scrooge, Mr Bumble, Charles Dickens, Uriah Heep, Mrs Bardell, Betsy Trotwood, Artful Dodger, Fagin, little Nell, bill Sykes, Oliver twist, height 3.5 cm

A Royal Doulton ' John Doulton' Toby jug, 1980, marked to base,…

1980 Royal Doulton John Doulton Toby Jug, 10cm

A Royal Doulton ' John Doulton' Toby jug, 1980, marked to base, height 10 cm

A Royal Doulton 'Old Charley' Toby jug

Royal Doulton 'Old Charley' Toby Jug

A Royal Doulton 'Old Charley' Toby jug

A Royal Doulton 'Rip van Winkle' Toby jug

Royal Doulton Rip van Winkle Toby Jug

A Royal Doulton 'Rip van Winkle' Toby jug

A Royal Doulton 'The Poacher' Toby jug

"The Poacher" Toby Jug by Royal Doulton

A Royal Doulton 'The Poacher' Toby jug

4 Royal Doulton items, including Dewar's whiskey decanter; old…

Royal Doulton Whiskey Decanter and Toby Jugs Set

4 Royal Doulton items, including Dewar's whiskey decanter; old Charley and happy John Toby jugs; and Jackdaw of Rheims deep bowl (hairlines), height 20 cm (happy John)

A Royal Doulton 'Anne Boleyn' Toby Jug., stamped to base,…

Royal Doulton Anne Boleyn Toby Jug (18cm)

A Royal Doulton 'Anne Boleyn' Toby Jug., stamped to base, height 18 cm

Royal Doulton five character jugs small Captain Cuttle, Arry,…

Royal Doulton Character Jugs Collection

Royal Doulton five character jugs small Captain Cuttle, Arry, Beefeater (2), small Winston Churchill toby jug

Royal Doulton Lambeth stoneware Simeon Toby jug Marriage day &,…

Royal Doulton Marriage Day Toby Jug

Royal Doulton Lambeth stoneware Simeon Toby jug Marriage day &, after Marriage, approx height 12 cm

Three Royal Doulton Toby jugs, limited edition president Ronald…

Limited Edition Royal Doulton Toby Jugs - Reagan, Gamp, Smutz

Three Royal Doulton Toby jugs, limited edition president Ronald Regan1266/5000, Sairey Gamp, right honorable JC Smutz, height 15 cm

Royal Doulton musical Toby jug 'Old Charlie', approx height 15…

Royal Doulton Musical Toby Jug "Old Charlie"

Royal Doulton musical Toby jug 'Old Charlie', approx height 15 cm

Royal Doulton Toby jug Mephistopheles

Mephistopheles Toby Jug

Royal Doulton Toby jug Mephistopheles

Royal Doulton Toby jugs Sairey Gump and Rip van winkle 18 cm…

Royal Doulton Sairey & Rip Toby Jugs

Royal Doulton Toby jugs Sairey Gump and Rip van winkle 18 cm diameter and shorter

Royal Doulton, General Gordon Toby jug, 18 cm high

General Gordon Toby Jug by Royal Doulton

Royal Doulton, General Gordon Toby jug, 18 cm high

Royal Doulton 'Winston Churchill' character mug, approx 14 cm…

"Winston Churchill" Royal Doulton Character Mug

Royal Doulton 'Winston Churchill' character mug, approx 14 cm high

Two large Royal Doulton toby jugs, Auld Mac D5873 & Sairey Gamp

Royal Doulton Toby Jugs: Auld Mac & Sairey Gamp

Two large Royal Doulton toby jugs, Auld Mac D5873 & Sairey Gamp

Large Royal Doulton flambe the pharaoh toby jug, diameter 7628,…

Large Limited Edition Royal Doulton Flambe Pharaoh Toby Jug

Large Royal Doulton flambe the pharaoh toby jug, diameter 7628, limited edition 258, height 18 cm approx

Two Royal Doulton Toby jugs, 'Happy John' and 'Falstaff'

Royal Doulton Toby Jugs: Happy John & Falstaff

Two Royal Doulton Toby jugs, 'Happy John' and 'Falstaff'

Royal Doulton, The McCallum toby jug, 7.5 cm tall

McCallum Toby Jug by Royal Doulton

Royal Doulton, The McCallum toby jug, 7.5 cm tall

Royal Doulton Toby jug 'The Cardinal', approx 16 cm high

"The Cardinal" Toby Jug

Royal Doulton Toby jug 'The Cardinal', approx 16 cm high

A large Royal Doulton Sir John Falstaff Toby jug, designed late…

Large Royal Doulton Sir John Falstaff Toby Jug

A large Royal Doulton Sir John Falstaff Toby jug, designed late 1930s, the Charles Noke's designed jug of the Shakespearean character, potbellied with frothing beers in both hands; with backstamp from 1932 and impressed design numerals 8326. Height 21.5 cm

A Royal Doulton character jug, 1990, 'John Shorter', a special…

Royal Doulton "John Shorter" Character Jug

A Royal Doulton character jug, 1990, 'John Shorter', a special commission by the character and Toby jug Collectors Society of Australia to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Society, edition 237/1500, model D6880; printed marks underside and also pen…