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http://stores.ebay.co.uk/ROYAL-DOULTON-DINNERWARE-DETECTIVE_W0QQsspagenameZl2QQtZkmIn 1964 J & G Meakin launched the studio 2 shape by the industrial designer Tom Arnold. The tall and slender coffee pots were ideal for the latest up to date patterns. I believe that there were 39 or more different patterns.
In 1968 J & G Meakin took over the midwinter pottery and gained the design talents of Jessie Tait. The impact pattern (1969) was specifically produced for the studio 2 shape. Inca (1970) was another Jessie Tait pattern and also Manderley (1968) but this pattern was originally for the midwinter 'MQ2' shape.
(Jenkins 2001)
Jenkins S., (2001) Millers Ceramics Of The 50s and 60s A Collectors Guide. Millers A Division of Mitchell Beazley Octopus Publishing Group Ltd 2001.
Pattern List
1964
Nocturne
Eden
Wayside
Riverside
Allegro
Ascot
Boslobel
Garden Party
Symphony
Rondo
Applewood
1965
Amulet
Prelude
Alfresco
Aztec
1966
Palma
Maori
1967
Topic
Bali
Cadiz
1969
Nova
Filigree
Lotus
Manderlay
Impact
1971
Tuscany
Elite
Inca
Whispering
Shangri-La
Maidstone - Tuliptime
Maidstone - Castile
Maidstone - Bianca
1973
Poppy
Capri
1975
Madrid
Pacific
Spring Morning
20th Century Pattern details compiled by Sean Sims March 1995