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How do you identify Royal Doulton patterns?

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How do you identify Royal Doulton patterns?
To identify Royal Doulton patterns, look on the item's back or bottom for a pattern number. The British maker introduced a numbering system in 1928, and many pieces produced since then show off a letter and a four-digit number corresponding to a pattern name. Once you've located these numbers, you can utilize trusted online resources to complete the identification process. If you can't find a pattern number, consider having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Royal Doulton tableware and decorative objects.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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Royal Adderley Floral Porcelain Roses & Flowers Card Holder Set of 10, England
By Royal Doulton
Located in Andernach, DE
Early to mid-century porcelain flowers in warm and vibrant colours by Royal Adderley, England. Beautiful, delicately shaped pieces of high quality bone china porcelain. Originally designed to serve as place card holders, they are as beautiful and elegant with or without a card. Hand shaped and painted with fine detail in beautiful subtle to vibrant colours. The rose, bush roses, violets and other to me unknown flowers come all with the most intricate details. Signature/stamp: Royal Adderley – Floral...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Baroque Natural Specimens

Materials

Porcelain

ROYAL DOULTON - HN1037 - Bone China Cocker Spaniel Figurine - UK - Circa 1931-68
By Royal Doulton, Thomas Frederick Daws
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL DOULTON (Manufacturer) - FREDERICK THOMAS DAWS (British Designer / Artist 1878-1956) - HN1037 (Model Number) - Vintage bone china figure of a cocker spaniel designed by the wel...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Winston Churchill Toby Jug by Royal Doulton
By Royal Doulton
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome vintage Winston Churchill collectible character jug or "Toby jug" decorative mug by the English pottery firm, Royal Doulton.
Category

20th Century English Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

ROYAL DOULTON - Persian Pattern Plate - Design Number D3088 - U.K. - Circa 1920
By Royal Doulton
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL DOULTON (Manufacturer) - Persian D3088 (Pattern Name/Number) - Persian style transfer decorated ceramic cabinet plate in blue with hand painted highlights - featuring flowers w...
Category

Early 20th Century English Islamic Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Victorian Doulton & Co. 'Simplicitas' Toilet With Transfer Decoration
By Royal Doulton
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE POTTERY WATER CLOSET/TOILET/LAVATORY A truly stunning and possibly the finest example of a Victorian toilet we have seen, the sought after Simplicitas model from Doulton & ...
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Wood

ROYAL DOULTON - HN1020 - Bone China Cocker Spaniel Figurine - UK - Circa 1931-85
By Royal Doulton, Thomas Frederick Daws
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL DOULTON (Manufacturer) - FREDERICK THOMAS DAWS (British Designer / Artist 1878-1956) - HN1020 (Model Number) - Vintage bone china figure of a black cocker spaniel designed by t...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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