royal doulton limited edition of 1500 The duchess of York hn 3086 (136)

partnership between John Doulton, Martha Jones and John Watts, in 1815, with a factory at Vauxhall Walk, Lambeth, London. In 1820, the trade name changed to Doulton & Watts; and in 1853 took the name Doulton & Co, following the retirement of John Watts, merging with the company founded by John’s son Henry, with premises at Lambeth High Street.

In 1882, Doulton purchased a small factory at Nile Street, Burslem, Staffordshire, the region known as The Potteries. And the rest is History. Production of figurines and serial wares began in 1901. In 1912/13, Charles Noke, launched a new group of Royal Doulton Figures, with a HN number on all wares. (HN for Harry Nixon, the artist in charge of painting the figures).

Royal Doulton figurines are cherished worldwide for their elegance, character and outstanding craftsmanship. Each figurine forms part of a special story, its artistic lineage traces back centuries to the birth of Staffordshire figure making.

Hand made and hand decorated, this beautiful masterpiece was designed by the renowned Eric Griffiths, well known to lovers of Royal Doulton Figurine Collectors worldwide. Eric Griffiths joined Doulton in 1972, as Director of Sculpture. As you would expect, decoration to the figure is of the highest order with superb use of colours and a high gloss finish.

Really beautiful in her fabulous wedding dress, of ivory dushess satin and featuring heavy beading, designed by Lindka Cierach. The head-dress and bouquet, fabric rosettes or artificial flowers, were used to adorn the gown itself.partnership between John Doulton, Martha Jones and John Watts, in 1815, with a factory at Vauxhall Walk, Lambeth, London. In 1820, the trade name changed to Doulton & Watts; and in 1853 took the name Doulton & Co, following the retirement of John Watts, merging with the company founded by John’s son Henry, with premises at Lambeth High Street.

In 1882, Doulton purchased a small factory at Nile Street, Burslem, Staffordshire, the region known as The Potteries. And the rest is History. Production of figurines and serial wares began in 1901. In 1912/13, Charles Noke, launched a new group of Royal Doulton Figures, with a HN number on all wares. (HN for Harry Nixon, the artist in charge of painting the figures).

Royal Doulton figurines are cherished worldwide for their elegance, character and outstanding craftsmanship. Each figurine forms part of a special story, its artistic lineage traces back centuries to the birth of Staffordshire figure making.

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