Louise Irvine is regarded as the world’s leading authority on Royal Doulton antiques, having published more than a dozen standard reference books and countless articles for collectors. Her best-selling book, The Doulton Lambeth Wares charts the history of this well-known London pottery and features art wares by famous designers, including George Tinworth, Hannah Barlow and Mark Marshall.

Louise has had a long association with the Royal Doulton Company, dating back to 1977 when she researched the Doulton Story exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. She initiated the company’s International Collector’s club, edited its quarterly magazine for the first ten years, and organized regular exhibitions for the Royal Doulton Gallery in London, many of which traveled abroad.

With her extensive knowledge of Royal Doulton antiques and collectables, Louise has often been a guest on TV and radio chat shows around the world. Louise is in great demand as a speaker on Royal Doulton wares and regularly lectures to museums, antique clubs and other special interest groups in Europe, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

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