Royal Doulton Tennyson 11-Inch Open Vegetable Dish

• Ornate 11-inch oval china vegetable dish in Royal Doulton's Tennyson pattern
• Fine English bone china; lavish design inspired by the Victorian-era British poet
• White bowl with floral-patterned burgundy rim and burnished gold details
• Dishwasher safe; safe for gentle pre-warming in 100-degree oven
• 11 by 8-1/2 inches; 2-year pattern-availability guarantee

Amazon.com 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. A 1-inch rim flares gently out from the edge of this deep, oval serving dish. A burgundy band sits just inside the rim; it features a taupe leaf-and-foliage design reminiscent of a William Morris fabric. The floral band is bordered on each side with metallic gold leaf, and the outermost edge is also detailed with a gold band. Other setting pieces in the Tennyson pattern include dinner, salad, and dessert plates, soup bowls, and an elegant gravy or sauce boat. Because of the gold trim, Tennyson dishes should not be used in the microwave. Though not designed to handle extreme temperature changes, Royal Doulton china can be pre-warmed for serving in a 100-degree oven. 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. When stacking for storage, the best way to avoid scratches is to place a paper napkin between each bowl or plate. The Tennyson open vegetable bowl measures 11 by 8-1/2 inches. Royal Doulton guarantees that a chosen pattern will be available for two years after initial purchase. --Garland Withers