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Antique Royal Doulton Islamic Series Cabinet Plate Circa 1906

Name: Antique Royal Doulton Islamic Series Cabinet Plate Circa 1906
Brand: The Little Vintage Corner
Price: 70.00 GBP
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Museum-Quality Royal Doulton Rarity

This exceptional antique Royal Doulton Islamic Series cabinet plate represents one of the finest examples of early 20th-century English ceramic artistry. Dating from approximately 1906, this collector's plate showcases Royal Doulton's celebrated Islamic Series - a prestigious line that captured the Victorian and Edwardian fascination with Middle Eastern and Persian decorative arts.

The Prestigious Islamic Series Heritage

The Royal Doulton Islamic Series was produced during the company's golden age, when the series was in circulation around 1902-1922, featuring overall Persian patterns of flowers, leaves, scrolls and geometric designs. This particular example bears pattern number D3087, making it a documented and catalogued piece from Royal Doulton's prestigious series ware collection.

Historical significance:

Royal Warrant period: Produced after King Edward VII granted Royal Doulton the right to use 'Royal' in 1901
Arts & Crafts influence: Reflects the period's appreciation for exotic and oriental design
Transfer printing excellence: Demonstrates Royal Doulton's mastery of underglaze decoration
Cultural documentation: Captures Edwardian interpretation of Islamic artistic traditions

Exquisite Persian-Inspired Design

The plate features a sophisticated radial composition with a central quatrefoil rosette surrounded by flowing Persian motifs. The design incorporates flowers, leaves, scrolls and geometric patterns against a stippled background, with vivid colors of cobalt blue, dusty rose, yellow and green.

Design elements include:

Central Islamic rosette: Traditional geometric pattern in deep blue and burgundy
Lotus and peony motifs: Stylized flowers in coral pink and sage green
Flowing scrollwork: Golden yellow arabesques creating movement
Greek key border: Classical meander pattern framing the composition
Stippled background: Creating texture and depth behind the main motifs

Technical Excellence & Craftsmanship

This plate demonstrates Royal Doulton's technical mastery during their peak production period. The transfer printing technique allowed for intricate detail reproduction, while the hand-finishing adds subtle color variations that distinguish each piece.

Manufacturing features:

Underglaze printing: Ensuring permanence and durability of the design
Multiple firing process: Creating depth and richness in the colors
Hand-applied details: Adding individual character to mass-produced designs
Quality earthenware body: Providing strength and stability
Professional glazing: Creating the characteristic Royal Doulton finish

Condition & Authenticity

This authentic early 20th-century plate exhibits excellent preservation consistent with its age:

Vibrant original colors with no significant fading
Intact transfer printing with crisp detail throughout
Stable ceramic body with no chips or cracks to the rim
Original glaze maintaining its lustrous finish
Appropriate age characteristics including minor crazing typical of period pieces
Clear maker's marks confirming Royal Doulton provenance

Shows normal aging characteristics expected of a 118-year-old ceramic piece, adding to its authentic appeal.

Royal Doulton Maker's Heritage

Royal Doulton was granted a Royal Warrant by King Edward VII in 1901, with the company being reconstituted as Doulton & Co., Burslem in 1882. This plate represents production from the early years of the "Royal" designation, making it particularly significant to collectors.

Dimensions & Specifications

Diameter: 10.5 inches (26.7cm)
Depth: Approximately 1 inch (2.5cm)
Pattern: D3087 Islamic Series
Date: Circa 1906
Maker: Royal Doulton, Burslem
Technique: Transfer printed and hand-finished
Style: Persian-inspired Islamic decorative art
Classification: Cabinet plate/collector's display piece

Investment & Collectibility

Royal Doulton Islamic Series plates represent a specialized collecting category with strong appreciation potential:

The Islamic Series was produced for only about 20 years (1902-1922), making pieces increasingly rare
Early pattern numbers like D3087 are particularly sought after by serious collectors
Museum quality suitable for institutional collections studying early 20th-century ceramics
Cross-collecting appeal to Royal Doulton enthusiasts, Islamic art collectors, and Arts & Crafts specialists
Historical documentation as examples of Western interpretation of Eastern artistic traditions

Cultural & Historical Context

This plate reflects the Edwardian fascination with Islamic and Persian art, influenced by increased trade, travel, and cultural exchange. The series represents Royal Doulton's interpretation of traditional Middle Eastern decorative motifs, filtered through British ceramic traditions and Victorian aesthetic sensibilities.

Display & Collection Significance

Perfect for:

Royal Doulton collections representing the company's artistic series ware
Islamic art collections showing Western interpretations of traditional motifs
Early 20th-century ceramics documenting period design trends
Cabinet displays as a statement piece of museum-quality ceramics
Arts & Crafts collections representing the movement's global design influences
Investment collecting in appreciating Royal Doulton rarities

Provenance & Authentication

This plate shows all the hallmarks of authentic Royal Doulton production from the 1906 period, including appropriate marking, glaze characteristics, and design execution. The D3087 pattern number is documented in Royal Doulton archives, confirming its authenticity and significance.