Are you wondering how to know what date or era your Royal Doulton figurine was made in?  Well there are a number of sources that can tell you how, but in quick order this is what you need to know:  From 1902 to 1920, Royal Doulton had the HN number, the figurine name, and any artist identification of style Hand Written with the Log saying only Royal Doulton England.  From 1920 to 1930 the HN number, figurine name and style were still hand written, but the logo now says Made In along with Royal Doulton England.  From 1932 until 1945, the figurine name is printed along with registration number, but the HN number is still hand written and the the works Bone China is added to the logo.  From 1945 until 1959 the markings are the same as from 1932 - 1945, but the painters initials are added hand written and the logo crown has more spikes.  From 1959 till present day, the logo crown is back to 5 points and the figurine name, HN number, and registration numbers are all printed.  The only way someone can tell you the exact date a figurine was made is if a small number is directly to the right of the logo crown, then add that number to 1927 and you will know the exact date made.