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The Sir Roger de Coverley series is based on a series of characters conceived by Thomas Steele for the literary magazine “The Spectator” which was first published in March1711. Thomas Steel depicted Sir Roger as the ideal country gentleman from the county of Worcestershire; Sir Roger was a stalwart Tory and a pious Christian; a man with an impeccable lineage.  Other characters are the Spectators, who Sir Roger invites to visit his country estate.  "Thomas Touchy", Sir Roger’s neighbour who sues anybody at the drop of a hat and the landlord who models the sign of his inn on Sir Roger. There is also the honorable gentleman "William Wimble" and of course "The Widow".

Royal Doulton Sir Roger de Coverley

This is a quirky series with some great scenes; my personal favorite is Tomas Touchy, I love the sign just above his right shoulder (above). I guess we all have had the misfortune of knowing a Tomas Touchy.

Royal Doulton Sir Roger de Coverley

  Royal Doulton Sir Roger de Coverley Vase (shape 7351)

Sir Roger de Coverley Vase (shape 7351) ; D.3418;era 1911 – 1932; HUGE 30 cm (12”) tall 


 
The Roger de Coverley series was introduced in 1911, changes where made in 1930 and 1937, it was withdrawn from production in 1949.

It was released under three pattern numbers: 
D.3418 introduced circa 1911
D.5000 introduced circa 1930
D.5814 introduced circa 1937
 
Royal Doulton issued this series has a special back stamp Sir Roger de Coverley back stamp. 

Royal Doulton Sir Roger de Coverley Makers Mark 

On page 53 of volume 1 of “Royal Doulton Series Ware”; Louise Irvine describes 18 scenes that make up this series;- 

1.    “Mr Spectator reading an invitation to be a guest of Sir Roger.”

 

Royale Doulton Sir Roger de Coverley Corinth Teapot 

Sir Roger de Coverley Corinth 6 cup Teapot; D.3418; era 1911 - 1932

 
 

2.    “Sir Roger and Mr Spectator playing bowls.”

 
Royal Doulton Sir Roger de Coverley Charger

Sir Roger de Coverley 15” Wall Carger; D.5814; dated May 1938

 


3.    “Dining on the fish presented by Mr Wimble.”

 
Royal Doulton Sir Roger de Caverley - Scene 3

 


4.    “Sir Roger bespotted by the widow in a garden”.

 
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 5.    “Sir Roger visiting the widow in her parlour.”

 
Royal Doulton Sir Roger de Coverley - Scene 5

 

 

6.    “Sir Roger dancing with the widow.”

 

Royal Doulton Sir Roger de Coverley - scene 6

 

7.    “Sir Roger’s ancestor invents a new mode of making love”.

 

Royal Doulton Sir Roger de Coverley - scene 7

 

8.    “Mr Wiliam with a young maid in the garden.”

 

Royal Doulton Sir Roger de Coverley - scene 8

Bowl; D.3418 ; dated January 1912  

 

 

9.    “Sir Roger with children in church.”


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10.     “Sir Roger with one of his servants. “Happy if they could open a gate.”

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This scene is taken off a jug so I have taken two photos to make sure that I show the complete scene. 

 

 11.    “Sir Rogers Groom – The Old Grey Pad”

   
 
Royal Doulton Sir Roger de Coverley scene 11
 
 

12.    “Tomas Touchy” 

 
Royal Doulton Sir Roger de Coverley Thomas Touchy
 
 

13.    “Tomas Touchy receiving visitors in the library.” 

Royal Doulton Sir Roger de Coverley - scene 13
 
 

14.    “Sir Roger as a magistrate”.

 
Royal Doulton Sir Roger de Coverley - scene 14
Sir Roger de Coverley Bud Vase; D.5184; production era 1937 - 1942 
 
 

15.    “Sir Roger in The Saracen’s Head looking at the altered sign”.

 Royal Doulton Sir Roger de Coverley - scene 15 
Sir Roger de Coverley Rack Plate; dated 1940
My thanks to the eBay seller roderick_gibson_antiques for allowing me to use this photo.
 
 

16.    “Sir Roger traveling to London.”

 
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 I have had to put 4 photos on to display all the portions of this scene. 
 
 

17.    "The Spectators return to town.”

 
 Royal Doulton Sir Roger de Coverley - scene 17
Sir Roger de Coverley Tray (shape 7979) D.5818; production era 1937 - 1942
 
 

18.    "The Captain and the Widow"

 
Royal Doulton Sir Roger de Coverley Argus Milk Jug
Argus shaped Milk jug; D.3418 – production era 1911 to 1932
 
I have also noticed that on the back of many of the vases and Jugs a rural scene appears, I believe this should also be listed as a scene because it is unique to this series.
 

19.    “Rural Scene’ 

 
 Royal Doulton Sir Roger de Coverley Vase
 Sir Roger de Coverly Bud Vase; D.5184; production era 1937 - 1942
 

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 Royal Doulton Sir Roger de Coverley Teapot - unamed shape; dated 1937 

4 cup teapot 18 cm (7”) from the edge of the handle to the lip of the spout, stands 14 cm (5.5”) tall 

 

Royal Doulton Sir Roger de Coverley Dish 

Sir Roger de Coverley Arnham tray (small); impressed date April 1947 

 

Royal Doulton Sir Roger de Coverley Rack Plate


Sir Roger de Coverley Round Rack Plate; D.3418; date code December 1911

 

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Sir Roger de Coverley Tray (shape 8161); date code July 1937 

 

Royal Doulton Sir Roger de Coverley Bowl

Sir Roger de Coverly bowl; shape unkown; D3418; date code January 1912  

 

 Royal Doulton Sir Roger de Coverley (shape 8101)

 Sir Roger de Coverley Bowl (shape 8101); D.5814; date code 1937

 

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Sir Roger de Coverley Bonbon Dish (shape 8051); D5184; date code 1940

 

Royal Doulton Sir Roger de Coverley shape 7013

Sir Roger de Coverley Vase (shape 7013); date code 1938

6cm (2.25") tall

 

Royal Doulton Sir Roger de Coverley (shape 7015) 

Sir Roger de Coverly Vase; shape 7015; production era 1932 to 1942 

7.5 cm (3") tall

 

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Sir Roger de Coverley Vase (shape 7018); production era 1911 to 1949

6.3 cm (2.25") tall 

 

Roger de Coverley Vase (shape 7386)

Sir Roger de Coverley Vase; shape 7386; D3418 

13.5 cm (5.4") tall 

 

Royal Doulton Sir Roger de Coverley Creamer

Creamer; shape name unknown; D.5814; production era 1937 to 1942

 

 Royal Doulton Sir Roger de Coverley Milk Jug
Milk jug - shape unknown; D3418 
 
 
Roger de Coverley Candlestick
Sir Roger de Coverley Candlestick or Chamberstick; D3418 
 
 
Royal Doulton Sir Roger de Coverely Shape 89 Ashtray
 
Royal Doulton Sir Roger de Coverely Shape 89 Ashtray
Sir Roger de Coverley Shape 89 Ashtray; D3418