Royal Doulton

The history of Royal Doulton is a long and varied one stretching from the Victorian era to the present day. From humble beginnings as clay pipe and sanitary ware manufacturers they have developed into makers of high quality tableware and ornaments.

In the 1930's they exploited the current trends for Art Deco with a range of designs such as Tango, Syren and Gaylee which have become classic Art Deco images.

Collectors should note that these designs are particularly prone to crazing - ie. the slight shrinkage of the clay body after glazing which causes the rigid glaze to crack. This can even happen years later if pieces are subjected to extremes of temperature.

Crazing is not considered a defect if it has not stained and is only really visible on close inspection rather than on display.