The beauty of Royal Doulton Carlyle China

Have you ever held something in your hand and you are breathless by the sheer beauty of what you are looking at? Have you ever felt that this particular art object would greatly improve the quality of your life? That is what many people feel when they first encounter the Royal Doulton Carlyle porcelain pattern.

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

Many porcelain patterns today tend to be minimalist in style. Mostly, if not entirely white, with minor trim in platinum or gold. Environmental and scenic designs are also popular as they fit perfectly into today’s environmentally conscious culture and lifestyle. Such patterns are easily worn 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 distinctive and bold, difficult to mix and match. It is not intended to be a backdrop to the food or to accentuate another pattern. Royal Doulton Carlyle aims to make a statement, providing a majestic setting for a festive meal or wedding, and creating an unrivaled atmosphere of elegance and class.

Below is a complete, though not complete, list of Royal Doulton Carlyle pieces that were made during its almost thirty years of operation. Many, if not all, are still available to buy on the secondary market.

13″ chopping plate (round plate)

2-tier serving tray (uses DP and SP)

Multi-Purpose/Cereal Bowl

bread and butter plate

cake plate

coffee pot and lid

Cream soup and cup saucer (with legs)

Skimmer

Cup and saucer flat

Cup and saucer set (with legs)

Demitasse Cup and Saucer Set (Flat)

dinner plate

Espresso cup and saucer set

Fruit/dessert bowl (sauce)

Sauceboat and bottom plate

cake plate with handle

Large Rimmed Soup Bowl

Large salad bowl for serving

Large Sandwich Tray

lunch plate

Bowl

Napkin holder

open sugar bowl

Oval Covered Vegetable Bowl

Oval serving plates

Oval vegetable bowl

Pepper pot

plate of pickles

Soup bowl with rim

Round serving plate with handle

salad plate

salt and pepper set

Salt shaker

Service Plate (Load)

square cake plate

sugar bowl and lid

teapot and lid

thimbles

Tureen with Lid