Royal Doulton 1815 Bright Mixed Pattern Porcelain Dinner Plates, Set of 4, Assorted, 23.6cm

Four dinner plates crafted from durable porcelain to survive the rigours of everyday use. Each plate is decorated in a different colourful glaze and playful abstract pattern. Microwave and dishwasher safe for everyday use.

Royal Doulton's 1815 collection commemorates the year John Doulton founded his now world-famous pottery. The brand's 1815 tableware has a handcrafted, artisan quality, all inspired by the founding year and complete with 1815 stamps.

Choose the perfect china

All our china is made from clay and kiln-fired for durability. Except for pieces with special trims, everything is dishwasher-safe. Below are a few options to consider when choosing your perfect china.

• Earthenware: Strong and practical, earthenware is often a little thicker than other ceramics, making it ideal for everyday use.
• Stoneware: Fired at high temperatures, stoneware is very tough and heat-resistant. It comes in a number of different glaze finishes.
• Porcelain: Affordable yet luxurious, porcelain is renowned for its translucency. Fired at high temperatures, porcelain has an extremely tough glazed surface, making it durable.
• Fine china: The synthetic bone ash used in fine china makes it a more affordable alternative to bone china. Like bone china, it's strong, translucent and delicate, and creamier in colour.
• New bone china: A type of porcelain with added calcium oxide to achieve a similar aesthetic as bone china, but without animal bone ash.
• Bone china: White bone china is the strongest and most translucent ceramic. Though it looks delicate, it's tough enough for daily use and is usually dishwasher-safe. It contains at least 35% bone ash.