Royal Doulton, founded in 1815, is one of England's famed producers of fine bone china. They have established a reputation for incorporating modern sensibilities into designs inspired and informed by historical and natural imagery. Royal Doulton's Carmina pattern employs a color palette that teams sunny yellows and greens with ocean blues for a look befitting a Mediterranean bistro-type kitchen. Each of the Carmina pattern variations such as Lemon, Gingham, and Olive can stand alone or can be integrated into mix-and-match settings with the other variations. The Carmina Lemon 4-piece place setting includes one 11-inch dinner plate, one 8-inch salad plate, one 25-ounce all-purpose bowl, and one 10-ounce mug. The branches of two quintessentially Mediterranean fruits--olives and lemons--decorate the center of the dinner plate, while the salad plate and mug feature potted lemon trees in full fruit. The background tones are white and a pale lemon yellow, and a diamond-tile border of muted blues and greens appears on each piece. Other pieces in the Carmina pattern include two sizes of platter, demitasse cups, a shapely cream jug, and even a lasagna baking dish.
Royal Doulton's Carmina dishes can be used in the freezer, microwave, or for warming in the oven. They're also dishwasher safe for easy cleanup. When hand washing, avoid abrasive cleansers and scourers. The 4-piece place setting includes one 11-inch dinner plate, one 9-inch salad plate, one 25-ounce bowl, and one 10-ounce mug. Royal Doulton guarantees that a chosen pattern will be available for two years after initial purchase. --Garland Withers
What's in the Box
1 place setting. Place setting consists of: 11-inch (28 cm) dinner plate; 9-inch (23 cm) salad plate; 25-ounce all-purpose bowl; 10-ounce mug. 4 pieces total.
