Author Topic: Big Stoneware Container early-mid 1800's, Anyone Know Anything Else About It?  (Read 1359 times)

doultonantique

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I found a big container marked Doulton & Watts which after some research turns out to be the humble beginnings of Royal Doulton.  Watts left in the mid 1850's and the company changed to just Doulton & Co so it is definitely pre-1850's.  Problem is the markings don't match any of the known markings for Doulton & Watts and I'm stumped.
It is ~ 2-2.5 ft tall, I'll measure it tomorrow if it would help to have an exact number.
There are no visible markings on the bottom.
There is a "3" marked on the body, opposite of the Doulton marking. (see picture)
There is a Doulton & Watts Marking on the Top. (see picture)
Pictures are taken with a cell phone, if you need high res photos don't hesitate to ask.
Body


Top Markings


Screw Top


Body Marking


Body Marking of the number "3" on Opposite Side
« Last Edit: August 01, 2010, 08:47:27 pm by doultonantique »

CollectorsOnlineMall

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Here's a site than can explain it better than I can.    After Watts death in 1853 the company changed to Doulton & Co. - explaining why the Watts is missing from your one mark.   Looks like the top may have been a "new" invention they patented instead fo using a cork.   This site has some of the more common stamps. 

http://www.chinafinders.com.au/dating_lambeth.asp

The 3 is for the size, just like on American Pottery.

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Taken from :

http://www.ottawahouse.org/pages/buried-treasures/the-doulton-lambeth-bottle.php

"Early Doulton marks, prior to the 'royal' designation, include, but not limited to: Doulton & Watts, Doulton Lambeth (such as the markings on our bottle), Doulton & Co.
The standard impressed mark of the Doulton & Watts partnership c 1820 - 1854 was Doulton & Watts, Lambeth Pottery, London."

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Taken from:

http://www.specialistauctions.com/valuation.php?page=posts&topic_id=4228

"DOULTON & WATTS
LAMBETH POTTERY
LONDON
Standard impressed marks of Doulton & Watts partnership.
c.1820-54"

While not in the same form as your, this may depend on the location/shape  ::)