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...]
Royal Doulton Bunnykins
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...]
How to Find the Age of Your Royal Doulton
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...]
Recent Comments