Will Doulton prices rise if the Burslem factory closes?
Given the Potteries location, it is hardly surprising that Royal Doulton and Beswick have long provided Louis Taylor (12.5% buyer's premium) with their bread-and-butter business as well as many top lots. The first day of their quarterly fine sales is always devoted to these staples, predominantly sourced from private vendors living within a 50-mile radius of the Hanley rooms.
While vendors tend to be local, buyers comprise a broader mix of local, national and overseas collec…