Favorite Royal Doulton China Patterns
Adrian (Gold Laurel)
Albany (H5121)
Amulet
Andover
Angelique
Arcadia (New/Brown Backstamp)
Arcadia (Old/Green Backstamp)
Baronet
Biscay
Brambly Hedge
Bunnykins
Burgundy
Canton
Carlyle
Character Jugs (Large)
Chelsea Rose
Clarendon
Clovelly
Cornwall (Single)
Coronet (White)
Diana
Eleanor
English Renaissance
Figurines
Fireglow
Floradora (Green)
Glamis Thistle
Grantham
Harlow
Heather (Gold)
Inspiration
Juliet (Gold)
Kingswood (TC1115)
Lisa
Malvern
Mandalay
Martinique
Melissa
Miramont
Old Colony
Old Leeds Sprays (D3548)
Olympia
Princeton
Provencal
Ravenswood
Real Old Willow (Blue)
Rhodes
Richelieu
Royal Gold
Sarabande
Sherborne
Sherbrooke
Sovereign
Tangier
Tapestry
Tiara (Platinum)
Ting
Tonkin
Vanborough
Westminster
White Nile
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Doulton Potteries originated in London almost two hundred years ago. The pottery produced
primarily high quality commercial and industrial stoneware articles (ceramic bottles and
drainpipes) until about the last quarter of the 19th century. The high quality utility
wares by Doulton were very successful.
In 1878 the Doulton pottery entered some decorative wares at the Paris exposition and won.
An acquisition of an existing pottery in Burslem, Staffordshire in 1882 enabled the Doulton
factory to pursue more artistic developments. A new crew of fine china artists started to work
with the skilled Doulton potters to begin creating fine bone china. The company offered a fine
bone china dinnerware line by about 1884.
In 1887, after receiving much world recognition, Henry Doulton received knighthood for his
accomplishments. He is the only potter to have ever received this honor. In 1901 the
Doulton Company received a royal warrant granted by King Edward VII. From then on the
word "Royal" was commanded by the king to precede the Doulton name.
Today, Royal Doulton is a huge, successful producer of tableware. The company has produced
fine china, fine bone china, translucent china (T.C. patterns), lambethware, and crystal.
A number of well-known china and crystal companies are part of the Royal Doulton group
including Royal Albert. The pattern
"Old Country Roses" by Royal Albert is supposed to
be the most popular pattern of all time. Over one hundred million pieces of the pattern
have been sold since its introduction in 1962!
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