Old Charley D6017 – Teapot – Royal Doulton

Royal Doulton Teapot, Old Charley Teapot D6017 (dark maroon coat; red waistcoat; white bow tie with blue-grey polka dots; brown hat). Designed by Charles Noke, issued 1939 – 1960. Size: 7″H (large)

Ten o’clock and all’s well was the familiar call of the Charlies, watchmen who originated during the reign of Charles II and were named after him. They enjoyed a history of almost two hundred years, before being replaced in the early 1800’s by a version of the present-day policeman.