Features
- Ornate 12-ounce lidded china sugar bowl in Royal Doulton's Tennyson pattern
- Fine English bone china; lavish design inspired by the Victorian-era British poet
- White china with floral-patterned burgundy band and burnished gold details
- Dishwasher safe; not for use in microwave
- 7 by 3-3/4 by 5-1/2 inches; 2-year pattern-availability guarantee
Product Review
Royal Doulton, founded in 1815, is one of England's famed producers of fine bone china. Its designers continue to draw on British history and heritage for inspiration; the Tennyson pattern was created in the mid-'90s but was inspired by that Victorian-era poet who wrote the Lady of Shalott. True to Victorian sensibilities, the Tennyson design incorporates floral motifs with neo-Classical elements and contours. The Tennyson sugar bowl has a graceful oval shape, with two simple curved handles and a small pedestal foot. The rim of the bowl curves gently inward, and it has a recessed lip to cradle the lid. A burgundy band encircles the white bowl just below the rim; it features a taupe leaf-and-foliage design reminiscent of a William Morris fabric. The burgundy band is bordered on each side with metallic gold, and echoing gold bands decorate the foot and handles. The lid is white with a gold rim and knob handle. Other setting pieces in the Tennyson pattern include a cream jug and a teacup, as well as standard place settings and serving pieces.
Because of the gold trim, Tennyson dishes should not be used in the microwave. Royal Doulton china is dishwasher safe; it can handle water temperatures of up to 150 degrees F. When hand washing, avoid abrasive cleansers and scourers. Avoid stacking in the cupboard, as this might weaken the handle; likewise, in order to protect the rim, do not place upside down in a dish drying rack. The Tennyson sugar bowl measures 7 by 3-3/4 by 5-1/2 inches (with the lid on) and has a 12-ounce capacity. Royal Doulton guarantees that a chosen pattern will be available for two years after initial purchase. --Garland Withers
Product Description
Tennyson's warm tones of burgundy and gold create a look of traditional elegance on this bone china pattern. Banded in 22-caret gold.
