Old Colony Bread and Butter Plate (Pattern TC 1005)
Decorative Art, Ceramic Tableware • Royal Doulton, England
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Traditional / English Neoclassical Revival
Medium & Technique
Fine Bone China; glazed with transfer-printed floral and geometric motifs, featuring fluted rim molding
Creation Period
Circa 1959-1988 (Production years for this pattern)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 6 to 6.5 inches in diameter; circular format
Subject Description
Central medallion featuring stylized blue flowers on brown branches, surrounded by a delicate brown lace-like border. The fluted rim (rim shape 'Hampton') is accented with brown leaf clusters and a solid blue outer band.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; appears to have minimal surface wear or utensil marks from visual inspection
Estimated Market Value
$8 - $15 USD per plate
Auction Estimate
$5 - $10 USD (typically sold in sets rather than individual pieces at auction)
Provenance History
Mass-produced English tableware; likely residential use originally part of a full dinner service
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of Royal Doulton's post-war bone china production, blending traditional floral motifs with the cleaner lines favored in mid-20th-century interiors.
Notable Features
Distinctive fluted 'Hampton' shape rim and the specific TC 1005 pattern code associated with the Old Colony line
Condition Issues
Possible light crazing or minor gilding/enamel wear (though not clearly visible in photo); typical shelf wear on the foot ring
Conservation Recommendations
Hand wash recommended to preserve the transfer print and glaze; avoid abrasive cleaners or high-heat dishwashers
Collector Notes
royal doulton old colony bread and butter plate in front