Elizabeth Atkins

Elizabeth Atkins monogram

Elizabeth Atkins is recorded as having worked at Doultons from 1876 to 1899. Although not one of the leading designers, she worked in the period when Doultons were exploring new techniques and designs. In this period, the range of coloured glazes increased and such techniques as lathe-turning of the unbaked clay were used.

Pair of Doulton vases by Elizabeth Atkins Doulton jug by Elizabeth Atkins

A pair of pâte-sur-pâte 8.5” vase (left) and a 9” jug with applied rosettes (right)

Elizabeth Atkin's technique was not the incised designs of the top designers of the day, such as Eliza Simmance, Edith Lupton, Frank Barlow, and all the Barlow sisters, but more the use of pâte-sur-pâte and applied designs. If you look at the pair of blue vases and the large jug with applied rosettes, you will see an example of each.

Doulton biscuit barrel by Elizabeth Atkins Doulton ewer by Elizabeth Atkins

A biscuit barrel with flower motifs (left) and a 6” ewer with applied floral designs (right)

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