Wedgwood vases and Royal Doulton jugs add character to Lion and Unicorn Dec. 17 and 19HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — In the world of Royal Doulton character jug collecting, the prototypes or trial pieces are ‘holy grail’ items. These are the jugs that were made in the factory in Burslem, Staffordshire, England as experiments and — for reasons of cost, design or an unhappy subject — never entered general production. Most survive […]
Market for Royal Doulton Bunnykins collectibles is hoppingNEW YORK — In 1934, Royal Doulton introduced its whimsical Bunnykins tableware and ceramic figures designed for the nursery. They were based on illustrations by Barbara Vernon Bailey (later known as Sister Mary Barbara Bailey), whose father was a Royal Doulton manager at the time. While she lacked formal training in art, Bailey had always […]
Royal Doulton jesters evoke mirth and merrimentNEW YORK — The classical image of a medieval court jester is a lithe figure wearing a bi-colored hat known as a cap ‘n’ bells and a colorful top over form-fitting breeches. While the Oxford English Dictionary defines motley as a medley, the term is also the name of the jester’s traditional costume made from […]
Jasper52 to host no-reserve Royal Doulton auction, Dec. 22NEW YORK – Lovers of Royal Doulton pottery have the opportunity to add to their collections when Jasper52 will conduct a huge no-reserve auction of the popular English pottery on Sunday, Dec. 22. This sale features figurines from one of the most universally recognized and beloved figurine makers. Several of the figurines offered are discontinued […]