Royal Doulton 'Carlyle' Pattern Dinner Plates
Decorative Art / Ceramic Tableware typically in Fine Bone China • Royal Doulton Pottery, United Kingdom
Style & Movement
English Neoclassical / Traditional Decorative Style
Medium & Technique
Fine Bone China; glazed with underglaze and overglaze transfer printing, hand-finishing, and gilded accents.
Creation Period
Late 20th Century (Manufactured between 1972 and 2001)
Dimensions & Format
Circular dinner plates, approximately 10.75 inches (27 cm) in diameter; circular format.
Subject Description
The design features a central floral sprig in shades of blue and brown, encircled by a decorative filigree border. The rim consists of a wide blue band with stylized brown foliage and gold-tone geometric and scrolling lace-like patterns on a white fluted ground.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; visible light surface scratching from utensil use and stacking wear, but no visible chips or cracks.
Estimated Market Value
$15 - $25 per plate (individual resale price)
Auction Estimate
$150 - $250 for a full 12-piece setting of dinner plates
Provenance History
Mass-produced commercial dinnerware; likely acquired as a set through retail or department store purchase in the late 20th century. Usually carries a Royal Doulton backstamp on the underside.
Art Historical Significance
The 'Carlyle' (H5018) pattern is one of Royal Doulton's most successful mid-to-late 20th-century designs, representing the height of formal English bone china popularity before the market shift toward casual stoneware.
Notable Features
Distinctive fluted (ribbed) rim texture and formal color palette of teal-blue and brown that was highly fashionable for formal dining in the 1970s and 80s.
Condition Issues
Minor stacking wear on the center wells, slight fading of the gold-tone trim, and minor utensil marks consistent with domestic use.
Conservation Recommendations
Hand wash only to preserve the gilding and delicate transfer colors; avoid abrasive sponges and dishwashers; use felt dividers when stacking to prevent scratching.
Collector Notes
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