We are an authorized, direct-from-the-publisher retailer of NEW books. Our titles are ON HAND and available for immediate shipping. Table of Contents Royal Doulton is the world's largest manufacturer and distributor in the premium ceramic tableware and giftware market. Probably best known for figures, Royal Doulton also produces Character and Toby jugs, decorative wall plates, nurseryware and animal studies. Founded in 1815 in Lambeth by John Doulton, under his son, Sir Henry Doulton, the firm became the foremost manufacturer of drainpipes and sanitary ware in Victorian times. This book is a concise outline of Royal Doulton's varied history and offers a general introduction to the wide range of Lambeth and Burslem wares. About the author Julie McKeown is Assistant Curator at the Sir Henry Doulton Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent.
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