Have you ever held something in your hand and gasped at 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’s 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 teal and blue border and center, interlaced with gold. This contrasts beautifully with the bright white background to create a wonderful effect of great artistic substance.

Many china patterns today tend to be minimalist in style. Mostly, if not entirely white, with minor platinum or gold trim. 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, hard to mix and match. It is not intended to serve as a backdrop to the food or to accentuate any other pattern. Royal Doulton Carlyle sets out to make a statement, provide a regal setting for a festive meal or wedding, and create an ambiance of unrivaled elegance and class.

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

13″ Chopping Plate (Round Plate)

2-tier serving tray (uses DP and SP)

Multipurpose/Cereal Bowl

bread and butter plate

cake plate

coffee pot and lid

Cream Soup and Cup Saucer (with legs)

Skimmer

flat cup and saucer

Cup and saucer set (with legs)

Demitasse cup and saucer set (flat)

dinner plate

espresso cup and saucer set

Fruit/dessert bowl (sauce)

Sauce boat and bottom plate

cake plate with handle

Large Rimmed Soup Bowl

Large serving bowl

Large Sandwich Tray

lunch plate

Bowl

Napkin holder

open sugar bowl

Oval Covered Vegetable Bowl

oval serving plates

oval vegetable bowl

Pepper pot

pickle plate

Rimmed Soup Bowl

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