Royal Doulton, A Legacy Of Excellence

ROYAL DOULTON A Legacy of Excellence 1871-1945, by Gregg Whittecar and Arron Rimpley.

This book showcases the rise and expansion of the Royal Doulton Company; from humble beginnings in 1815 to their advanced experiments in high-temperature firing and glaze effects. The book is not only intended for the collector of Doulton art pottery, but also for the connoisseur of fine, decorated ceramic art.

271 pages, over 600 color photos, and many black & white illustrations. Cloth with jacket cover.

ISBN: 0 7643 1797 0
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A Bumper To Her Who Adores Me Vase

Royal Doulton kingsware vase, ''A Bumper to Her Who Adores Me''.

Size: 5.5"H
Issue Dates: unknown


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A Saucy Nymph HN1539 Lustre Glaze

Royal Doulton figurine, A Saucy Nymph HN1539 Lustre Glaze, designed by Leslie Harradine. Issued 1933-1949. Size: 4.5''H.
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Abdullah Prototype

Abdullah Prototype Figure (dark blue coat, burgundy chair)
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Admiral Lord Nelson

Royal Doulton loving cup, Admiral Lord Nelson, designed by Charles Noke & Harry Fenton. Issued 1935 in a limited edition of 600.

Size: 10.5"H

This loving-cup, with its block and tackle handles, shows scenes from the Battle of Trafalgar: Admiral Lord Nelson on board his flagship 'Victory', with ENGLAND EXPECTS incised underneath, and a longboat rescuing sailors from the sea before two ships engage in battle, with IT WAS TRAFALGAR BAY incised below.
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Advertising Water Filter Mini

Doulton Lambeth Advertising Sample - Water Filter "JAs Lewis - London"; 3.75"H
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African Charger With Lions

African-themed Charger with Lions. 13.5'' Diameter
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Age of Chivalry 3pc Set

Royal Doulton figurine, Age of Chivalry 3pc Set.
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Aileen HN1664

Royal Doulton figurine, Aileen HN1664, designed by Leslie Harradine. Issued 1934-1937. Size: 6''H.

Color: Pink dress, patterned shawl
Varieties: HN1645, HN1803
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Airedale Terrier HN1022 Large

Royal Doulton dog, Airedale Terrier HN1022 Large, designed by Frederick Daws.

Issued: 1931-1960
Size: 8''H
Color: Natural, brown and black

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Airedale Terrier HN1023 Medium

Royal Doulton dog, Airedale Terrier HN1023 Medium, designed by Frederick Daws.

Issued: 1931-1985
Size: 5.25''H
Color: Brown and black

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Airedale Terrier HN1024 Small

Royal Doulton dog, Airedale Terrier HN1024 Small, designed by Frederick Daws.

Issued: 1931-1959
Size: 4''H
Color: Brown and black

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Airedale Terrier K5

Royal Doulton dog, Airedale Terrier K5, designed by Unknown.

Issued: 1931-1959
Size: 1.25''H
Color: Dark and light brown

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Alexander the Great HN4481

Royal Doulton figurine, Alexander the Great HN4481, designed by Alan Maslankowski. Size: 18''H. From the Prestige series.
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All A-Blooming HN1466

Royal Doulton figurine, All A-Blooming HN1466, designed by Leslie Harradine. Issued 1931-1938. Size: 6.5''H.

Color: Purple, green and red
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Alsatian HN1116 Medium

Royal Doulton dog, Alsatian HN1116 Medium, designed by Frederick Daws.

Issued: 1937-1985
Size: 6''H
Color: Dark and light brown

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Alsatian HN921

Royal Doulton dog, Alsatian HN921, designed by Unknown.

Issued: 1927-1946
Size: 7''H
Color: Natural colors

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Alsatian K13

Royal Doulton dog, Alsatian K13, designed by Unknown.

Issued: 1931-1977
Size: 3''H
Color: Dark and light brown

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Aly Sloper Jug

Stoneware Aly Sloper Jug - Face of Grinning Man (dark brown top) - John Humphries Potteries; 7.5"H (c.1900)
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American Foxhound HN2525 Medium

Royal Doulton dog, American Foxhound HN2525 Medium, designed by Frederick Daws.

Issued: 1938-1960
Size: 5''H
Color: White, black and brown

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American Foxhound HN2526 Small

Royal Doulton dog, American Foxhound HN2526 Small, designed by Frederick Daws.

Issued: 1938-1952
Size: 4''H
Color: White, black and brown

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American Foxhound K7

Royal Doulton dog, American Foxhound K7, designed by Unknown.

Issued: 1931-1977
Size: 2.5''H
Color: White, brown and black

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American Foxhound SK25

Royal Doulton dog, American Foxhound SK25, designed by Unknown.

Issued: c. 1930
Size: 3''H
Color: Brown and white

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Amish Man Seated Prototype

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Amused Child Study On Base

Stoneware Child Study "Amused" by Leslie Harradine; 6"H (c.1912)
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Amused Child Study on Base

Stoneware Child Study "Amused" by Leslie Harradine; 5"H - child sitting on green base (c.1912)
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An Arab HN33

Royal Doulton figurine, An Arab HN33, designed by Charles J. Noke. Issued 1913-1938. Size: 16.5''H.

Color: Dark blue and green
Varieties: HN343, HN378; also called 'The Moor' (Style One) HN1308, HN1366, HN1425, HN1657, HN2082, HN3642, HN3926

This figure is the first of a series that reflects the increasing Western fascination with the Middle East that reached a peak during the 1920s.
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An Old King Colorway

An Old King Colorway, in an unrecorded and very rare black and burgundy coloration; circa 1919, 11"H
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Angela HN1204

Royal Doulton figurine, Angela HN1204, designed by Leslie Harradine . Issued 1926 - 1940. Size: 7.25''H.

Color: Purple and pink
Varieties: HN1303; also called 'Fanny'

When first issued, this piece was named Fanny. It was later changed to Angela as the original name was thought to be too risque.
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Annabella HN1871

Royal Doulton figurine, Annabella HN1871, designed by Leslie Harradine. Issued 1938-1949. Size: 5.25''H.

Color: Pink and green
Varieties: HN1872, HN1875
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Annette HN1550

Royal Doulton figurine, Annette HN1550, designed by Leslie Harradine. Issued 1933-1949. Size: 6.25''H.

Color: Red and green
Varieties: HN1471, HN1472

This figure reflects the Dutch influence of the 1920s and 1930s.
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Antoinette HN1850

Royal Doulton figurine, Antoinette HN1850, designed by L.Harardine. Issued 1938-1949. Size: 8.25''H.

Color: Red and pink
Varieties: HN1851

This piece was inspired by the film Marie Antoinette (1938) which was based on the story of the Queen of Louis XVI who died at the guillotine in 1793.
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Antony and Cleopatra HN3114

Royal Doulton figurine, Antony and Cleopatra HN3114, designed by R. Jefferson. Issued 1995 in a limited edition of 150. Size: 11.75''H. From the Great Lovers series.

Color: Pale blue and cream
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Ape In Dunce Cap With Book HN972

Royal Doulton Animal Study, Ape in Dunce Cap with Book HN972. Designed by Charles Noke
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Ape Seated HN140

Artist: Unidentified
Issue Date: 1917-1936
Color: Brown with orange highlights
Height: 6''

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Apothecary

Royal Doulton loving cup, Apothecary, designed by Charles Noke & Harry Fenton. Issued 1934 in a limited edition of 600.

Size: 6"H

The supplier of love-potions and poisons as well as medicinal drugs, the apothecary played an important role in Elizabethan times. The apothecary on the loving-cup is a successful man: he is seen talking to a richly dressed lady while two dandies wait in an ante-chamber as another customer is admitted by a page. There are pots of ingredients, a pestle and mortar and a large globe. Skeletons adorn the walls and the ghostly faces of lovers are moulded in relief around the rim and handles. On the base are the words spoken by ROmeo before he takes his poison 'O true apothecary Thy drugs are quick'.
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April Shower HN3024 Colorway

Royal Doulton figurine, April Shower (Colorway), designed by R. Jefferson. Issued 1983- 1986.

Size: 4.75''H (12.0 cm)
Colour: NA
Varieties: NA


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Argentaware Dish, Dragon (C.1925)

Argentaware Dish of Dragon (green body with silver inlay design); 9''Dia. - Made in Sweden (c.1925)
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Argentaware Dish, Mermaid (C.1925)

Argentaware Dish - scene of mermaid (green body with silver inlay design); 12''Dia. - Made in Sweden (c.1925)
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Argentaware Dish, Woman (C.1925)

Argentaware Dish of Woman (green body with silver inlay design); 9''Dia. - Made in Sweden (c.1925)
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Argentaware Lidded Vase Woman

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Argentaware Lidded Vase, Merman On Shell (C.1925)

Argentaware Lidded Vase - scene of Merman on shell (green body with silver inlay design); 11''H - Made in Sweden (c.1925)
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Argentaware Miniature Vase, Floral Pattern

Argentaware Miniature Vase - floral pattern (green body with silver inlay design); 2''H - Made in Sweden (c.1925)
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Argentaware Vase, Woman Holding Basket (C.1925)

Argentaware Vase - scene of woman holding flower basket (green body with silver inlay design); 10''H - Made in Sweden (c.1925)
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Argentaware Vase, Woman With Veil (C.1925)

Argentaware Vase - scene of woman with veil (green body with silver inlay design); 10''H - Made in Sweden (c.1925)
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Art Nouveau Vase

Stoneware Art Nouveau Vase by Harry Simeon (brown striped pattern); 3.5''H
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Artful Dodger & Oliver Twist Flask

Royal Doulton kingsware flask, ''Artful Dodger & Oliver Twist '', designed by Charles J. Noke.

Issue Dates: 1928

In Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist, John Dawkins, nicknamed The Dodger, enlists Oliver in his gang of pickpockets when they meet upon his arrival in London. There are 2 versions of this piece. The 7" globular version exists with silver mount dated 1928 at the base, incised Noke and The Artful Dodger and Oliver Twist on the reverse.


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Ashtray Mccallums

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Ashtray Suits Of Cards

Royal Doulton Stoneware Suit of Cards Ashtray (blue body with gold detailing)
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Aurora Goddess of Dawn HN4078

Aurora, Goddess of the Dawn HN4078; Ltd. of 250 - From The Immortals and Aurora Series
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