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Royal Albert Tea Sets



September 19, 2020 Leave a Comment

While the Royal Doulton company dates right back to the early 1800s, it wasn't until the 1900s, to be more specific the 1960's that this well-known china company bought the rights to Royal Albert, a brand that focused purely on floral designs that commonly incorporated England's national flower, the rose. The iconic Royal Albert branded tea sets were displayed on the kitchen shelves within many households during the second half of the 1900s, with their 'Old Country Rose' tea set among the most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Royal Doulton Tagged With: chinaware, collectible teapots, Collectibles, fine china, royal albert, Royal Doulton, Tea Sets, vintage

Royal Doulton – Celebrity and Artist Collaborations



March 20, 2020 Leave a Comment

Royal Doulton is a brand that has become world-renowned for its high-quality tableware, ornaments, and fine china. Yet despite the quality of their wares, they still owe part of their success to some of the world's most influential people. … [Read more...]

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Royal Doulton Bunnykins



February 21, 2020 1 Comment

Bunnykins, produced by the Royal Doulton company are timeless pieces that have been loved and cherished by young children for many decades. Like the name suggests, the Bunnykins collection is based upon a series of rabbits made into china ornaments and printed onto children's cups, plates, and breastfast bowls. In more recent years, the company also began producing Bunnykins silver items such as children's cutlery, money, and music boxes. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Royal Doulton Tagged With: Antique Kitchenware, Antique Wares, bone china, Bunnykins, chinaware, earthenware, Royal Doulton, vintage

How to Tell if a Royal Doulton is a Fake, Forgery, or Reproduction



February 19, 2020 Leave a Comment

The very first thing that any Royal Doulton collector needs to be aware of, is that the company also releases seconds. This can make it difficult for some collectors to determine if a piece is a genuine Royal Doulton or a cleverly produced replica. To help alleviate some of the confusion that Royal Doulton seconds can create, this article will be covering the types of markings that could indicate if a piece is a genuine piece or not. What is a Royal Doulton Second? As a brand and as … [Read more...]

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Royal Doulton China Patterns



January 19, 2020 Leave a Comment

From their humble beginnings as Doulton & Watts, a manufacturer of salt-glazed stonewares and ceramic pipes, right up until today's icon Royal Doulton brand; Royal Doulton has prided themselves on being a producer of some of the world's highest quality ceramic and fine china products. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Royal Doulton Tagged With: collectible teapots, Collectibles, fine china, Patterns, Royal Doulton

How to Find the Age of Your Royal Doulton



December 26, 2018 3 Comments

The history of the Royal Doulton brand is a long and complex one. That consists of subsidiaries, mergers, collaborations and limited releases. This can make finding the age of a Royal Doulton piece difficult to determine. In this article we will be providing you with some helpful tips for working out the age of your Royal Doulton piece, by comparing the Royal Doulton marks, trademarks, base marks, and pattern codes. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Royal Doulton Tagged With: Age of Antique, Antique, Authentication, bone china, chinaware, Collectible Figurines, Collectibles, Collecting, Doulton & Watts, earthenware, fine china, Glassware, marks, pattern codes, trademarks, vintage

The History of Royal Doulton



December 21, 2018 Leave a Comment

Royal Doulton; the renowned producers of some of the world's finest china, and makers of some of the most highly sort after collectible figurines owes its success to one of the most humblest of beginnings. The Royal Doulton story starts with a small partnership after John Doulton completed his apprenticeship in 1812, with the Fulham Manufacturing Company. He managed to develop quite a name for himself, as being one of the best pot throwers in London at the time. Impressed by his skills and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Royal Doulton Tagged With: Antique, Antique Kitchenware, Antique Wares, Ceramic Wares, Collectible Figurines, Collectibles, Pottery, Royal Doulton

Royal Doulton Markings – Back Stamps and Trademarks



April 4, 2018 10 Comments

The Royal Doulton company first began in London during 1815 and has since become a global brand that produces some of the most well known and loved porcelain, dinnerware and collectable pieces. Throughout the ages there have been a variety of different stamps used to mark authentic Royal Doulton ornaments and tableware. In saying this, almost all Royal Doulton items will have either a back stamp or marking that can be found on the bottom of the item beneath the final glaze. … [Read more...]

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Royal Doulton – The Last Seven Years of Mother’s Day Annual Figurines



May 5, 2017 Leave a Comment

Royal Doulton began in England during 1815 previously known as Jones, Watts and Doulton. It wasn't until 1973 that Royal Doulton claimed its current name that people across the world know and love. Royal Doulton boasts some of the most popular collections of tableware and ornaments, adding newly hand crafted pieces yearly. Each year Royal Doulton produce one ornament made of fine bone china that represents the meaning of motherhood for their mother's day collection. A new concept and angle of … [Read more...]

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