Royal
Doulton
The Doulton Company, which would later become
Royal Doulton after King Edward VII conferred an honorable royal
warrant upon the pottery studio, was founded in 1815. The first
art pottery was produced at Lambeth just outside of London and
Burslem in Stoke-on-Trent, England during the 1880's. Charles
Noke, who became Royal Doulton's Art Director and one of the most
prolific artists associated with the company, was responsible
for modeling a majority of the early figurines and character studies.
Since Royal Doulton's founding, thousands of unique hand sculpted figures have
been created during the company's esteemed legacy of excellence. Countless hand
sculpted variations of animals, figures, Beatrix Potter characters, Bunnykins,
Flambé, Kingsware, Character and Toby Jugs, have become the signature
art wares associated with the company. These prized collectibles have continued
to fascinate Royal Doulton enthusiasts into the 21st century, just as they did
over one hundred years ago.
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