Doulton's Robert Allen Studios
Robert Allen and artists in his studio were often allocated RA-numbers for their hand-painted wares designed and decorated by them. The RA numbers are mostly hand-written and accompany standard doulton marks.
Robert Allen handpainted wares were never produced in large quantities and many were never repeated.
The dates given below give a close approximation of when the designs were produced. RA-1 is repeated twice and it should be noted that the re-setting of the number marries up with the new doulton lion and crown mark.
| RA Number | Year Introduced | RA Number | Year Introduced |
|---|---|---|---|
1 to 763 | - before 1892 | 8205 to 8606 | - early 1914 |
764 to 1323 | - Nov 1892 | 8607 to 9004 | - 1914-1918 |
1324 to 2234 | 9005 to 9402 | - Apr 1919 | |
2235 to 2763 | - Nov 1897 | 9403 to 9802 | - Aug 192 |
2764 to 3254 | - Jan 1899 | 9803 to 9999 | - Nov 1923 |
3255 to 3705 | - Dec 1900 | ||
3706 to 5000 | - Apr 1902 | 1 to 199 | |
5001 to 5404 | - Apr 1903 | 200 to 509 | - Dec 1925 - Nov 1928 |
5405 to 5805 | - May 1904 | 510 to 709 | - Nov 1928 - Dec 1930 |
5806 to 6202 | - Oct 1905 | 710 to 906 | - Dec 1930 - Jun 1932 |
6203 to 6602 | - Feb 1907 | 907 to 1112 | - Jun 1932 - Nov 1933 |
6603 to 7002 | - May 1908 | 1113 to 1333 | - Nov 1933 - Jun 1934 |
7003 to 7402 | - Dec 1909 | 1334 to 1538 | - Jun 1934 - Mar 1937 |
7403 to 7806 | - Apr 1911 | 1539 to 1741 | - Mar 1937 - 1943 |
7807 to 8204 | - Nov 1912 | 1742 to 1774 | - 1939-1945 |
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