The beauty of Royal Doulton Carlyle China

Have you ever held something in your hand and the sheer beauty of what you are looking at took your breath away? Have you ever felt that this particular art object would greatly improve the quality of your life? That’s what many people feel when they first come across the Royal Doulton Carlyle porcelain pattern.

First created by Royal Doulton in 1972, Carlyle evokes wealth, a sense of royalty rarely found among porcelain patterns. Its main design feature is the deep teal and blue rim and center, with gold laces. This contrasts beautifully with the gleaming white background to create a wonderful effect of great artistic substance.

Today, many porcelain patterns tend to be minimal in style. Mainly, if not entirely, white, with little platinum or gold trim. Environmental and scenic designs are also popular as they fit perfectly into today’s environmentally conscious culture and lifestyle. These patterns are easily used in informal settings that are more common today than in previous generations. In this sense, Carlyle is a throwback pattern. It is definitely formal and the design is different and daring, difficult to mix and match. It is not intended to be a backdrop for food or to accentuate another pattern. Royal Doulton Carlyle sets out to make a statement, to provide a majestic setting for a festive meal or wedding, and to create an unparalleled atmosphere of elegance and class.

Below is a complete, though not complete, list of Royal Doulton Carlyle pieces that were made during its nearly thirty years of running. Many, if not all, are still available for purchase on the secondary market.

13 “chopping plate (round plate)

2-tier serving tray (uses DP and SP)

Cereal bowl / multipurpose

Plate of bread and butter

Cake plate

Coffee pot and lid

Soup saucer and cream cup (with legs)

Skimmer

Flat plate and cup

Cup and saucer set (with stand)

Demitasse cup and saucer set (flat)

Dinner plate

Espresso cup and saucer set

Fruit / dessert bowl (sauce)

Gravy boat and bottom plate

Cake plate with mango

Large rimmed soup bowl

Large salad serving bowl

Large sandwich tray

Lunch plate

Cup

Napkin holder

Open sugar bowl

Oval covered vegetable bowl

Oval serving trays

Oval vegetable bowl

Pepper pot

Plate of pickles

Rimmed soup bowl

Round serving plate with handle

Salad plate

Salt and pepper game

Salt shaker

Service plate (charger)

Square Cake Plate

Sugar bowl and lid

Teapot and lid

Thimble

Soup with Lid