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Doulton pottery marks

The name “Doulton Burslem England” appears among Doulton pottery marks from Burslem (and other locations), England. Its mark period is 1891.

Active years
1882–2005
Country
United Kingdom
City / region
Burslem (and other locations), England
Products
bottles, china, earthenware, stoneware, tableware
Marks
18
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Doulton mark, c. 1800–1899

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c. 1800–1899

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18 marks
Doulton mark, c. 1800–1899

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c. 1800–1899

ROYAL DOULTON ENGLAND

The source places the body mark at the end of the 19th century.

impressed · red · porcelain, faience · England, United Kingdom

The dark red colour describes the figures' body rather than the mark ink.

Doulton mark, After 1891

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After 1891

Doulton Burslem England

The inclusion of England generally indicates a date after 1891.

impressed · Burslem (and other locations), England

the impressed mark - the inclusion of 'England' generally indicates a date post

Doulton mark, c. 1930–1939

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c. 1930–1939

G VI R

The illustrated piece was manufactured in 1942; the royal cypher identifies British government property.

Burslem (and other locations), England

Government-contract canteen ware, most likely for the armed services.

Doulton mark, c. 1942–1952

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c. 1942–1952

ROYAL DOULTON ENGLAND A THE COPPICE

The letter A indicates manufacture under the Wartime Concentration Scheme.

Burslem (and other locations), England

the inclusion of the letter A indicates that the ware was made under the provisions of the Wartime Concentration Scheme

Doulton mark

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Undated

Dresden Doulton

printed, impressed · Burslem, England

Early printed wreath-and- mark continued from Pinder partnerships; an impressed mark also appears on the example.

Doulton mark

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Undated

Fine China A Royal Doulton Product Made in Indonesia

printed · green · England, United Kingdom

2002 saw the closure of Doulton's Baddeley Green factory with the loss of 500 jobs and the transfer of the production of ' Royal Albert ' to . In March 2004 it was announced that the original Nile Street works, the only remaining Doulton UK manufacturing facility, would be closed. In February 2005 Waterford Wedgwood, who already had a large stake in Doulton shares, completed a nearly £40m take over of of Royal Doulton PLC. In April 2005 manufacturing at the Nile Street works ceased and production of the Royal Doulton, Minton and Royal Albert brands was transferred to factories of the Waterford Wedgwood group - most of which were overseas. » Made in England - does it matter?

Doulton mark

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Undated

Mark image

Illustrated decoration is on a plate fragment found at the Stoney Creek Falls Hotel site, Cairns; the hotel operated during 1887–1890.

Burslem (and other locations), England

The source describes a 12-inch plate with decoration repeated four times around the border.

About Doulton

Doulton began as a partnership of John Doulton, Martha Jones and John Watts in Lambeth in 1815, making stoneware and pipes. John and Henry adopted the Doulton name in 1853. Henry joined Pinder, Bourne & Co. at Burslem in 1877; the business became Doulton & Co. in 1882 and incorporated in 1899. A royal warrant followed in 1901. The Lambeth studios closed during the group's 1955–1956 restructuring.

Doulton acquired Minton and Dunn Bennett in 1968, then Beswick and Webb Corbett in 1969. Pearson acquired Doulton in 1971 and combined it with Allied English Potteries. Royal Doulton PLC was formed in 1992. After factory closures in 2002, Waterford Wedgwood completed its takeover in February 2005; Nile Street production ended in April 2005. Doulton began in Lambeth in 1815 as a partnership of John Doulton, Martha Jones and John Watts, making stoneware.

Henry Doulton joined Pinder, Bourne & Co. at Nile Street, Burslem, in 1877. After Pinder retired in 1881, the Doultons continued the business; it became Doulton & Co. in 1882 and was incorporated as Doulton & Co. Ltd in 1899. Doulton began with John Doulton, Martha Jones and John Watts at Lambeth in 1815, making stoneware and pipes. Henry Doulton joined Pinder, Bourne & Co at Nile Street, Burslem, in 1877.

Also known as: Doulton & Co · Doulton & Co (Ltd)