Old Colony (Pattern TC1005) Salad Plate
Decorative Art, Ceramic Tableware • Royal Doulton, English Porcelain Manufactory
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Traditional / Neo-Classical Revival
Medium & Technique
Fine Bone China; transfer-printed floral sprigs with underglaze and overglaze enamel colors, featuring a fluted or gadrooned rim texture.
Creation Period
Circa 1959-1983 (the production range for this pattern)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8 inches in diameter (standard salad plate size), circular format.
Subject Description
Central motif of a slender brown branch with blue and taupe stylized floral blossoms, surrounded by a decorative brown lace-like circular border. The rim features radials fluting, blue edge piping, and secondary floral sprays at the cardinal points.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; visible surface wear consistent with age and stacking, some minor loss to the blue rim gilding/paint.
Estimated Market Value
8.00 USD - 15.00 USD per plate
Auction Estimate
50.00 USD - 100.00 USD for a set of 6-8
Provenance History
Mass-produced commercial tableware likely originating from a private domestic collection in the United Kingdom or North America.
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of the post-WWII English bone china industry, specifically the 'TC' series by Royal Doulton which emphasized durability and timeless feminine aesthetics for the burgeoning middle-class market.
Notable Features
Distinctive scalloped 'dot' inner border and the characteristic blue-grey and brown color palette typical of late 1950s British ceramic design.
Condition Issues
Minor utensil marks (scratches) in the well of the plate, slight fading of the center transfer print, and shelf wear on the bottom foot ring.
Conservation Recommendations
Hand wash only to prevent further degradation of the overglaze decals and rim color; avoid microwave use and acidic detergents.
Collector Notes
royal doulton old colony salad plate