BACKGROUND:
My wife is cleaning out our "overgrown" collection of mainly English chinaware because she has quality chinaware coming out of our ears!
She has collected quite a bit of Royal Doulton over the years but is now "thinning out" her collection, preferring to focus on the older chinaware, pre 1930's
Here is a couple of "piecemeal" teaset pieces, just the teacups (she hasn't found the saucers or side plates yet!)
DLAT Rating: 9.9/10 (Darling, Look At This!)
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ROYAL DOULTON - Teacup(s) ONLY
Made in England (not "off-shore" as happened with some companies during this period)
Standard English "one cup" teacup, not the demitasse (very small) variety!
Translucent (you can easily see the shadow of your fingers when any piece is held to a bright light)
Series: H5018
Pattern: Carlyle
Instead of trying to describe the design, here is a closeup photograph
Extensive Gold gilding has been applied, not only around the rim and foot area but throughout the banding as well.
The base is a fine bone china, brilliant White (not Creamish) in appearance)
BACKSTAMP DETAILS:
Here is a photograph of the backstamp ...
COSMETIC CONDITION:
The following condition report relates equally to either of the teacups that I have been handed ...
USED
CLEAN
NO cracks at all
NO discolouration to the bright White base colouring
NO tannin stains inside the teacup(s)
NO chips to either teacup
NO damage or wear to the decorations on either teacup
NO wear is apparent to any of the Gold gilding, even the top rim and handles ... these are the areas that commonly exhibit handling wear.
NO crazing is apparent (Wet or Dry test)
These contemporary (well, 40 odd years is actually considered a youngster in our books) "CARLYLE" Royal Doulton teacups are truly in very good condition, showing barely any signs of usage.
