Antique Royal Doulton Robins Egg Blue and Gold Trinket Dish - 1901 England

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Royal Doulton Bone China Side Plate – Blue Rim with Gilt Trim, England c.1954

Add a touch of timeless English … Read more Royal Doulton Bone China Side Plate – Blue Rim with Gilt Trim, England c.1954

Add a touch of timeless English elegance to your collection with this Royal Doulton bone china side plate, featuring a powder blue rim, crisp white center, and subtle gilt trim. Crafted in England, this piece exemplifies Royal Doulton’s reputation for refined design and enduring quality, making it as suitable for modern entertaining as it is for display.

Details & Features
Maker: Royal Doulton, England
Material: Fine bone china
Pattern: Solid powder blue band with gilt accent trim
Mark: Royal Doulton Lion & Crown backstamp with “Bone China England”
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, very light wear consistent with age

Provenance & History

Founded in 1815, Royal Doulton quickly became one of England’s most celebrated makers of fine porcelain and bone china. By the mid-20th century, their designs were known for blending traditional craftsmanship with modernist simplicity. This example captures that aesthetic—its clean lines, bold color field, and gold detailing reflect the postwar era’s shift toward elegant yet versatile tableware. Collectors value these plates for their timeless appeal and mixability with other fine china patterns.

Styling Suggestions

Pair with white linen napkins and gold flatware for a formal, old-world dining setting.
Mix with blue-and-white porcelain or chinoiserie patterns to create a layered, eclectic tablescape.
Style as a bedside catch-all tray for jewelry or small keepsakes.
Display as part of a wall-mounted plate arrangement for a chic, European-inspired look.

The underside is marked with:

Made in England
Royal Doulton
Bone China
B B 3612 E
2239 Imprinted into the clay

BB (artist's mark): This prefix likely indicates the piece was decorated by Herbert Betteley, a Doulton designer and artist active from 1886 to about 1930.
3612 (pattern or item number):
E (series number): Royal Doulton used alphabetical prefixes to denote different series of patterns. The letter E was used for bone china produced between 1901 and 1915.
Information for collectors
Time frame: The combination of an "E" series mark and the "BB" artist mark suggests that the piece was likely created between 1901 and 1915, during the period when Herbert Betteley was active and the "E" series was in use.
The Royal Doulton backstamp: Introduced in 1901, this mark features a lion, crown, and intersecting 'D' motif.
A date numeral: After 1928, a date number was sometimes added, but this would not be relevant for a piece marked with an "E" series number.
An impressed date: Some pieces may also have an impressed date, such as "12-06" for December 1906, which can provide a more precise date of manufacture.

Dimensions:
6.25" Diameter
.5" Tall See less