The Royal Doulton Company is a world renowned English pottery company, producing collectables and tableware. It developed from a partnership between John Doulton, Martha Jones and John Watts, in 1815, with a factory at Vauxhall Walk, Lambeth, London. In 1820, the trade name changed to Doulton & Watts; and in 1853 took the name Doulton & Co, following the retirement of John Watts, merging with the company founded by John’s son Henry, with premises at Lambeth High Street. And the rest is History. The jugs were modelled by Stan Taylor, from Bristol, well known to lovers of Royal Doulton character jugs. The jugs depict the King & Queen of each card suit, Hearts, Diamonds, Clubs and Spades, dressed in their finest, ermine trimmed Royal finery. Each King has a stylish moustache, beard and hairstyle and holds the Ace of his suit to the front. The Queens hold the 2 of each suit (‘the deuce’) to the front. Each King and Queen share a gorgeous yellow crown, decorated with the relevant suit emblem. A plain black handle completes the picture. Hand painted and hand decorated, d. Ecoration to the jugs is of the highest order, with wonderful use of a full range of colours and a high gloss finish. Each jug was issued in a Limited Edition. The jugs which measure 5.52/14cms high, are in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks or crazing. Hand made and hand decorated. King and Queen of Diamonds D7037 – Limited Edition No 1368. King and Queen of Hearts – D7037 – Limited Edition No 497. King and Queen of Clubs – D6999 – Limited Edition No. King and Queen of Spades – D7087 – Limited Edition No. Thank you for looking.
