Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
English, b. 1877
Founded in 1750 by Andrew Planche and William Duesbury in Derby, England, the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company is one of the oldest original English manufacturers of fine bone china. Dating to the Georgian era, it has operated for more than 265 years.
In 1761, the company, then called Derby Porcelain, created its first commemorative piece for the coronation of King George III. In 1775, King George III recognized the uniqueness and high quality of Derby Porcelain, giving the company the honor of using a crown on its back stamp. Queen Victoria gave further honors to the porcelain manufacturer in 1890, when she awarded the company a royal warrant and bestowed upon it the title of “The Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company.”
In the years following the first royal appointment, the company employed some of its finest artistic creators, such as watercolor landscape painter Zachariah Boreman; flower painters William Billingsley, William Pegg and Walter Withers; and figure painters Richard Askew and James Banford. The company produced the most sought-after collectible pieces in its history under the direction of William Duesbury II. He died at 34 and his full vision for the company went unrealized; it subsequently entered a period of decline.
In 1811, Robert Bloor revived the company by employing excellent painters and producing exquisite serving pieces that featured the Japanese Imari style of bold colors and lavish details. The popular design continues to be produced today. Modern pieces such as the paperweight collection also remain in demand more than 40 years after their introduction.
Under the creative control of different partners over time, the company has had three main locations. Its current base of operations is in Derby, where it continues to produce fine ceramics and decorative collectibles.
On 1stDibs, find a selection of Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company bowls and baskets, dinner plates, centerpieces and more.
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Creator: Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Late Georgian Derby Desert Dish Heart Shaped Porcelain Gilded Ptn, Circa 1825
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful porcelain heart shaped Desert dish, hand painted and gilded in a sprig pattern, made by the Derby factory, in the late Georgian period, circa 1825.
This dish has been hand decorated in a French influenced "Chantilly" pattern consisting of scattered sprigs painted in green and gold, with further rich hand gilding around the rim.
The dish has the printed Derby Crown mark, in red together with the "D" below.
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
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Porcelain
Purple Royal Crown Derby Bone China Colorful Scalloped Peacock Plate, England
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Royal Crown Derby bone china plate in purple with colorful peacock at center. This piece was created in the 1950s and features pale purple...
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1950s English Art Deco Vintage Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
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Gold
Pair of Antique Derby Dishes with Flowers Made in England, circa 1825
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of Derby porcelain plates was hand painted, showing beautiful summer flowers in bright polychrome enamels. They were painted by eminent Derby flower painter Leonard Lead ci...
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Early 19th Century English Romantic Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Georgian Derby Shell Dish or Plate Hand Painted & Gilded Pattern 129, Ca 1810
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful porcelain shell dish or plate hand painted and gilded in pattern 129, made by the Derby factory, in the reign of George 111 in the early 19th century, circa 1810.
Shell dishes, named as such for taking the shape of a shell were used in Dessert services.
This dish has been exquisitely hand decorated in a French influenced "Chantilly" pattern ( No. 129) consisting of scattered sprigs of cornflowers in pink, blue and green with gilt leaves and with further rich hand gilding around the rim and handle section.
The dish has the early Derby...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Fox Hunt Scene Hand-Painted on an Antique English Plate Made circa 1815
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this Derby cabinet plate with an exceptionally finely painted fox hunting scene attributed to William Cotton. What is so remarkable about the painting is that Cotton captured the energy and excitement of the hunt. One can almost hear the barking of the hounds and the sound of the horse's hooves as it gallops ahead. The early morning sky overhead has a patch of blue...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
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Porcelain
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Royal Crown Derby Porcelain decorative dishes and vide-poche for sale on 1stDibs.
Royal Crown Derby porcelain decorative dishes and vide-poche are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of porcelain and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Royal Crown Derby Porcelain decorative dishes and vide-poche, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative dishes and vide-poche by Royal Crown Derby Porcelain were created in the Georgian style in united kingdom during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative dishes and vide-poche by and Mason's Ironstone. Prices for Royal Crown Derby Porcelain decorative dishes and vide-poche can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $200 and can go as high as $730, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $380.
Questions About Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
- Is Royal Crown Derby still made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, The Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company is still being produced. The Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company was founded in 1750 and is one of England’s oldest remaining porcelain manufacturers. Shop a wide selection of Royal Crown Derby products on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Royal Crown Derby china is made in Derby, UK. The company Royal Crown Derby opened in 1750 and operated until the 1960s when Royal Doulton purchased it and closed down production. In 2006, new owners purchased the company and restarted manufacturing in Derby. Find a variety of Royal Crown Derby china on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Yes, some Royal Crown Derby china is valuable. Generally, older and rarer pieces tend to fetch higher prices when resold. For example, pieces from the 19th century bearing the Imari pattern are in demand due to the limited number of items that are available. Keep in mind that the condition of your china will also impact how much you can sell it for. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can provide an estimate of what a particular piece is worth. Explore an assortment of Royal Crown Derby china on 1stDibs.
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