I suppose it would be impossible to deal in a tableware for nearly twenty years, without developing at least a passing interest in the history of some of the main UK tableware manufacturers.
Royal Doulton is on of the best know names in the UK tableware industry. However, when the original Doulton business was started in the early 19th Century, it produced mainly stoneware decorative items, sanitary ware and such items as drainpipes. It was not until the end of that century that they started to produce bone china tableware at Stoke on Trent.
In 1901, courtesy of Kng Edward VII, they were allowed to use "Royal" as part of their name. In more recent years Royal Doulton have incorporated other well know ceramic manufacturers such as Minton, Royal Albert, and John Beswick. More recently still, Royal Doulton was merged with Allied English Potteries and thus also incorporated Royal Crown Derby, and Royal Albert.
In many ways it seems a pity that so many of the well know smaller companies have now disappeared, but I suppose it is inevitable in this day of the large conglomerates. I have always felt that the smaller companies were able to be more innovative in their approach to new designs and processes.
Now, of course, much of Royal Doulton's tableware is produced abroad. Time will tell if customers are satisfied with the quality of such items.
In the meantime, if you require any items of discontinued Royal Doulton tableware, visit our website at http://www.replaceyourchina.com/royal-doulton-9-c.asp
Enjoy your tableware.
Chris Eley
http://www.replaceyourchina.com/
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