Royal Doulton

English ceramics factory, founded in London and later in Burslem, known for figurines, tableware and Bunnykins.

John Doulton became a partner in a pottery in Lambeth in London. The firm first made stoneware for industry and sanitation and then art pottery with the Lambeth School of Art.

From 1901 the firm was allowed to call itself Royal, and the factory in Burslem made figurines and tableware. Bunnykins of 1934 was first drawn by Barbara Vernon. Royal Doulton is now part of the Fiskars group.

Marks with Royal Doulton and a crown and a lion.

Figurines with HN and a number that gives the model.

• Ceramics and porcelain