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Extremely Rare! Doulton's Glazed Porcelain Clock in VGC
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Up for bids is this AMAZINGLY Gorgeous piece of work. Created around 1885 by John Doulton and his two sons, Henry and Frederick, this English Renaissance styled clock is very rare. I have yet to come across another piece even remotely similar to this one. (At least not created by the Doulton Co.)
The stamp on the bottom shows how rare this is. The only thing stamped is, 'Doulton's'. This is before the company became 'Royal Doulton Co.', and after the Father and sons reunited to create 'Doulton & Co.' The clock has no chips, scratches or blemishes that I can see. The clock itself might need a little TLC. The brass ring around the face is tarnished and loosing its' color. T is no glass covering the face, though I do not believe t ever was one. The blue and brown colors contrasting against the bluish-white background makes this "table-top Grandfather clock" stand out. And thenthe glaze gives it that shine. It is an amazing piece that stands over 14" tall and over 41/2" wide at its' base and weighs a good couple of pounds. 's a quick story about the makers: The tale of Royal Doulton china and Royal Doulton figurines begins with a man with no ties to nobility whatsoever. John Doulton, born in 1793 in Fulham, England, entered the craft of ceramics at an early age when he apprenticed for the Fulham Pottery Co. of London. Doulton was known as a "thrower," meaning he produced wares such as pots, jugs, pitchers and bowls from clay "thrown" upon a potter's wheel. In 1817, John Doulton partnered with John Watts to create a new pottery house, which eventually relocated to Lambeth, England. To view Royal Doulton porcelain marks, click Although the Doulton name today is more commonly associated with fine china and porcelain figurines, the Doulton and Watts pottery house focused initially on the production of industrial materials such as tiles and chemical-storage vessels. By the 1830's, John Doulton's sons had joined the management of the factory. While the first half of the nineteenth century saw mostly the production industry-related products, interest in practical or decorative items for the home grew over time. John's sons, Henry and Frederick, eventually left Doulton and Watts to produce their own specialized industrial ceramics, particularly pipes. His oldest son, John Doulton, Jr., also left Lambeth in 1847 to open his own factory. Economic hardships quickly forced all three firms to dissolve, but in 1853, they regrouped together under the single name "Doulton and Co." During the second half of the nineteenth century the Doulton china and porcelain factory divided its production among industrial materials and household ceramics. By 1885, Royal Doulton was producing for an international market and gaining widespread recognition and renown. Winning honors at major international exhibitions, Royal Doulton prodced a variety of figurines, vases, jugs and dinnerware utilizing both under- and on-glaze decorating techniques. The company hired the most talented artists including the famous art director Charles Noke. In 1887, Queen Victoria knighted Henry Doulton. This title was bestowed upon him in honor of the tremendously important work of Doulton & Co. in producing ceramic vessels that filtered bacteria and other contaminants out of drinking water. As the Industrial Revolution had severely polluted London's primary source of drinking water, the River Thames, Doulton's innovations did not come a decade too soon. In 1907, King Edward II conferred the honor of a Royal Warrant upon Doultan and Co., making it the "Royal Doulton" china and ceramic manufactory. This prestige encouraged the company to explore new directions, and produce works of a more decorative or artistic nature. It was around this time that Royal Doulton figurines, as well as the famous "character mugs," were entered into production. A number of Royal Doulton china patterns also emerged, the most famous of which include Carlyle, Coronet, English Renaissance and Juliet. Royal Doulton continue... 
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