The Tea Set That Bottled Spring: Royal Doulton 'April' Collection

🌷 The Gentle Sorcery of Royal Doulton 🌷
 
 Once upon a time, when the world outside felt a little too grey (sometime around the 1930s), the master sorcerers and artisans at the Royal Doulton workshops decided to bottle the sheer, unadulterated joy of the English spring.
The result was the "April" pattern. It wasn't just painted; it was a charm cast in fine bone china, designed to bring the first, whispered promises of the garden straight to the tea table. It’s a testament to the idea that even during the leanest times, elegance and a riot of colour were essential for the soul. The makers ensured that every teacup held a small, defiant burst of sunshine, ready to be raised against any gloom.
 
🌷 A Portrait of Enchantment 🌷
 
Look closely at the layers of this set; you are holding not china, but a series of perfect, miniature flower beds:
 
 The body of each piece is a portrait of the Primrose and the Violet. The primroses are like tiny droplets of solidified sunshine, while the violets are the gentle, secret shadows cast by the first spring clouds. They twine together as if captured mid-whisper by the artist’s brush.
 
 The rim is finished with a delicate, scalloped green trim. This isn't just colour; it is the fresh, damp moss and the new shoots of grass, framing the flowery magic within.
 
 From the delicate curve of the teacup handle (designed for the most elegant pinky-raising) to the generous square of the cake plate, the set forms a flawless tableau. It’s a garden in miniature, asking only for a spot of Earl Grey and a perfect little cake.
 
This is a set that refuses to let the spirit dull, commanding an atmosphere of perpetual brightness, no matter the season outside your window.
 
👑 The Tale of Royal Blooms 🌸
 
 From Humble Clay to Crowned Glory
 
The story of this set began not in a palace, but in the gritty, promising mudbanks of Lambeth, London, way back in the days of King George III (1815, to be precise!). Henry Doulton and his family were practical alchemists, turning simple clay into jugs and pipes.
But the Doulton family had bigger dreams than drainpipes! They refined their magic, and their porcelain became so delicate, so perfectly formed, that it caught the eye of actual royalty. In 1901, a sovereign smiled upon them, granting the magical title of 'Royal'.
From that day forward, every piece—including this very trio and serving plate—had to be fit for the Queen herself, or at least for a sophisticated fairy godmother! The style of this set, with its soft floral sprays and that crisp green border, likely hails from the 1930s or 1940s, when a touch of bright color was needed to chase away the grey skies of a complicated era.
 
This beautiful set comes with a Teacup, Saucer, Side Plate & Large Plate 
I have two sets :)

There is a little bit of crazing on the saucer. Please see photos.
 
All items are in vintage and antique preloved condition. Some minor surface scratches may be present.  I do my best to note and photograph any wear.  Please contact me with any further questions :)
 
Please Note: There could be small imperfections, including stray decorator marks, tiny areas of missing glaze, little rough spots, etc. This is not damage as production techniques were not quite as professional as they are today and should be considered as part of their charm.