Vintage Royal Doulton Vanity Fair TC1043 6-Piece Plate Set – 1969–79

A wonderfully retro matching set of 6 Royal Doulton Vanity plates, made in England from Royal Doulton's English Translucent China.

The Vanity Fair TC1043 pattern features an intricate border of stylised flowers, leaves and scrolling motifs in classic late-1960s/1970s shades of olive green, avocado, brown and white, finished with a fine dark edge.

Vanity Fair was produced by Royal Doulton from 1969 to 1979 and is now discontinued. 

T3 × approx. 10.75" dinner plates
3 × approx. 9" plates
6 pieces total

the backstamp identifies the pieces as:

Royal Doulton
Made in England
English Translucent China
Vanity Fair
TC1043

Royal Doulton's English Translucent China body was used from approximately 1960 until the early 1980s, fitting perfectly with the documented production period for Vanity Fair.

Maker: Royal Doulton
Pattern: Vanity Fair
Pattern number: TC1043
Quantity: 3 plates
Type: Dinner plates
Diameter: Approx. 10.75 inches / 27 cm
Material: English Translucent China
Origin: England
Production period: 1969–1979
Status: Discontinued

Condition

Vintage pre-owned condition with expected signs of previous use. Please examine all photographs carefully for surface wear, decoration and rim condition.

These are particularly good for someone looking to replace missing Vanity Fair pieces, but the olive-and-brown palette also makes them a great little set for a genuinely 1970s retro table setting. 🌿🤎