Derby Porcelain Candlesticks with Figures of Musicians, circa 1760-1765
About the Item
- Creator:Royal Crown Derby Porcelain (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 8.6 in (21.85 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Georgian (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:1760-1769
- Date of Manufacture:1760-1786
- Condition:Repaired: The bagpiper has a loss to a few leaf tips on either side on the bocage and a repaired chip on his hat ornament repaired The lute player in good condition with a tiny section of the base off/on and invisibly repaired- nothing added. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Downingtown, PA
- Reference Number:
Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
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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