2-Day Ceramic Auction, Day 1

The first day of the upcoming two-day Ceramic Auction, offered by Whitley’s Auctioneers, will present figurines and porcelains by Royal Doulton and other companies. Doulton & Co. was formed in 1815. Originally specializing in storage jars and tankards, they later expanded to make pipes for drains and other bathroom-related ceramics. In 1902, the company was given a royal warrant, becoming Royal Doulton. They became largely known for their tableware and figurines during the 19th century. Available in this sale is a Royal Doulton prototype of a powder bowl, made for Dubarry Perfumery. This 1917 bowl is shaped like a woman in a flounced blue skirt and short blonde hair. One hand is behind her back holding a pink fan while the other rests on her chest. The piece is marked ‘Dubarry’ with the Royal Doulton stamp on the bottom.

A Doulton Burslem figure showing Ellen Terry as Queen Catharine will be highlighted as well. This porcelain figurine is colored in ivory with green and gold tints, standing nine inches tall. A complete set of six Royal Doulton Charles Dickens busts can also be found in the auction. Produced in 1930, these busts are modeled as characters from Dickens’ stories. View the complete collection and register to bid at Bidsquare.