Royal Doulton Plate (not authenticated)

The item is a small ceramic plate, likely a bread and butter plate or a saucer, viewed from the underside to showcase its base and maker's marks. The physical characteristics include an off-white or cream-colored glazed ceramic body with a smooth, glossy finish and a raised circular foot ring typical of fine china tableware construction. The most notable features are the printed manufacturer and pattern markings stamped in black ink at the center of the recessed base. The backstamp clearly displays the Royal Doulton lion and crown crest logo enclosed within a circular border, surrounded by the text "MADE IN ENGLAND ROYAL DOULTON ENGLAND". Below the crest, the text reads "FINE CHINA", followed by the pattern name "KINGSWOOD", the pattern number "T.C. 1119", and a copyright notice reading "(C) ROYAL DOULTON TABLEWARE LTD. 1976". The visible condition appears clean and well-preserved, with a glossy glaze showing no obvious chips, cracks, crazing, or severe surface scratches, though minor handling wear may be present. The manufacturing details are directly readable from the applied backstamp, which points toward production by Royal Doulton in the mid-to-late 1970s, specifically consistent with the year 1976 as marked. Quality indicators include the crisp transfer-printed backstamp, uniform glaze application, and refined foot ring typical of mid-century British ceramic manufacturing. The identification and naming of this object rest entirely upon the legible printed maker's mark and pattern text visible on the underside of the piece.

Based on what I can see in the provided image, this ceramic plate bears a backstamp consistent with production by Royal Doulton in the pattern 'Kingswood', featuring a 1976 copyright date. The visible glaze appears clean, glossy, and well-preserved without obvious chips or cracks. However, I cannot verify the physical composition, glaze depth, or true age from a photograph alone, and I would need physical inspection to confirm the piece. The valuation assumes the attribution is correct based on the legible printed maker's mark, though visible markings can be modern reproductions or copies. Fine china tableware of this type and era generally sees modest demand in the secondary replacement market, as mass-produced patterns from the mid-to-late 20th century are relatively common. Comparable Royal Doulton bread and butter plates or saucers typically sell in the $10-25 range under normal retail conditions. To establish true authenticity and value, in-person examination by a qualified ceramic specialist, hallmark verification, and assessment of physical wear would be required. If the item turns out to be a modern replica, copy, or in the style of the stated pattern rather than an actual piece from the period, the market value would drop significantly to nominal utilitarian worth, likely under $5.