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Royal Doulton Character Jugs

Robin Hood

First introduced in the 1930s, these famous Royal Doulton items provide a great source for collectors. In various sizes from an inch or so (Tiny) to six inches plus (Large), collections can fit on a small shelf or fill a whole dresser. For more Royal Doulton characters visit Premier Antiques

Sir Francis Drake

Long John Silver

Mr Micawber

Royal Doulton Seated Character Jugs

Royal Doulton Seated Toby Jug 'The Squire' D6319

Similar in form to the traditional Toby jug, the seated characters by Doulton are another great range for collectors. For more Royal Doulton visit Premier Antiques

Royal Doulton 'Falstaff' Seated Toby Jug D6063

Royal Doulton - Floral Patterns

A vivid range of art deco wall plates often erroneously described as 'hand painted'. They were produced using an old technique of block printing which enabled three or four colours to be printed in succession on to transfer paper and then applied to the plate, creating extremely colourful designs. Doulton were the only pottery to retain a block printing department as most potteries were moving totally to lithographic printing at this time. For a selection see Premier Antiques

Royal Doulton 'Floral Pattern K' c1929 

Royal Doulton 'Floral Pattern L' c1934 

Royal Doulton 'Flowers and Urn'

A lovely block printed design featuring a garden scene with an urn, fruit and flowers with silhouettes of trees in the background. Shows just how colourful the block printing process could be. For more details see Premier Antiques

Royal Doulton 'Flowers and Urn' rack plate c1935

Royal Doulton Greek 'C' Series D4397

A rare series produced from 1902 to 1928. Printed in blue with an anthemion border and a central cream coloured panel depicting ten or so images from Greek mythology. Holbein and Whieldon glazes are also recorded. Here is a lovely dish featuring Athena and Nike. For more details see Premier Antiques

Royal Doulton Greek C series c1925

Shakespeare's Birthday

The actual date of Shakespeare's birth is not known, but traditionally April 23 (1546), St George's Day, has been Shakespeare's accepted birthday. Coincidently, he died on the same day in 1616.

Royal Doulton - Shakespeare's Portrait plate c1939

Royal Doulton Dickens Ware

This year sees the bicentenary of Dickens' birth. He's perhaps remembered most for his characters, many becoming infamous because of their villainy. Charles Noke was a great admirer and used these characters as the theme for one of the first Royal Doulton series. Introduced in 1908, the series was augmented in 1912 for Dickens' centenary. Many items carry Noke's signature, though most of the drawings are close to the original 'Kyd' illustrations. For more Dickens Ware see Premier Antiques

Royal Doulton Dickens Ware 'Mr Squeers'

Royal Doulton Dickens Ware 'Barkis'

Royal Doulton Dickens Ware 'Mr Micawber'

Royal Doulton Dickens Ware 'Tony Weller'