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Old Derby Porcelain

Vintage Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Cabinet Vase No. 1128
Vintage Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Cabinet Vase No. 1128

Vintage Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Cabinet Vase No. 1128

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage English porcelain cabinet vase. By Royal Crown Derby. In the Old Imari pattern

Category

20th Century British Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th C Derby Porcelain, Regency Period, 'Old Imari' Vase now as a Lamp
19th C Derby Porcelain, Regency Period, 'Old Imari' Vase now as a Lamp

19th C Derby Porcelain, Regency Period, 'Old Imari' Vase now as a Lamp

By Derby

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Derby Porcelain (England), Regency period, decorated in the Old Imari or “Japan” manner, circa 1815

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Hexagonal Old Derby Imari Tea Set
Antique Hexagonal Old Derby Imari Tea Set

Antique Hexagonal Old Derby Imari Tea Set

$850

H 5.5 in W 15 in D 14 in

Antique Hexagonal Old Derby Imari Tea Set

By Imari Porcelain

Located in East Hampton, NY

Old Derby Imari tea set including: Measure: Tray 15" x 14" Tea pot 5.25" H x 7.75" W x 5.5" D Sugar

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Country Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

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Set of 12 Ridgway Old Derby Dessert Plates
Set of 12 Ridgway Old Derby Dessert Plates

Set of 12 Ridgway Old Derby Dessert Plates

By Ridgway Porcelain

Located in Baltimore, MD

A set of 12 Ridgway in Staffordshire Old Derby dessert plates in the classic bold Imari pattern

Category

Antique 19th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Ten English Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Bone China Plates with Seal 20thC
Ten English Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Bone China Plates with Seal 20thC

Ten English Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Bone China Plates with Seal 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Ten English Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Bone China Plates with Seal 20thC Measures - 10 5/8" x 10

Category

20th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Old Imari Candlesticks by Royal Crown Derby England, Figural Dolphin Bases
Pair Old Imari Candlesticks by Royal Crown Derby England, Figural Dolphin Bases

Pair Old Imari Candlesticks by Royal Crown Derby England, Figural Dolphin Bases

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A classic pattern by one of England's re known factories, Royal Crown Derby. This is their "Old

Category

Vintage 1980s British Candlesticks

Materials

Enamel

Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Cake Plate "Old Imari" Pattern 1128
Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Cake Plate "Old Imari" Pattern 1128

Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Cake Plate "Old Imari" Pattern 1128

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Royal Crown Derby"s pattern 1128 "Old Imari" was first introduced in 1882. This cake plate has been

Category

Vintage 1970s English Japonisme Porcelain

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Exquisite Royal Crown Derby "Old Imari" English Bone China Full Size Tea Set
Exquisite Royal Crown Derby "Old Imari" English Bone China Full Size Tea Set

Exquisite Royal Crown Derby "Old Imari" English Bone China Full Size Tea Set

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Tustin, CA

Derby in the "Old Imari" has been produced since 1901. Beautifully hand painted in blue, red and 24

Category

Vintage 1980s English Anglo-Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Plate "Old Imari' Pattern 1128
Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Plate "Old Imari' Pattern 1128

Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Plate "Old Imari' Pattern 1128

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A 9" porcelain plate in the Old Imari pattern #1128 by Royal Crown Derby. An unusual gadrooned

Category

Antique 1890s English Japonisme Dinner Plates

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Pair of Polychrome Old Imari Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Dolphin Candlesticks
Pair of Polychrome Old Imari Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Dolphin Candlesticks

Pair of Polychrome Old Imari Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Dolphin Candlesticks

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Milford, NH

An exceptional pair of English polychrome porcelain or bone china Old Imari dolphin candlesticks by

Category

Vintage 1960s English Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Crown Derby Imari King's Old Japan 33972z Porcelain Lunch Dessert Plates
Royal Crown Derby Imari King's Old Japan 33972z Porcelain Lunch Dessert Plates

Royal Crown Derby Imari King's Old Japan 33972z Porcelain Lunch Dessert Plates

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful royal crown Derby Imari / King's / Old Japan Pattern #33972Z porcelain lunch / dessert

Category

20th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Late Georgian Derby Porcelain Dinner Plate in Old Japan Pattern, Ca 1830
Late Georgian Derby Porcelain Dinner Plate in Old Japan Pattern, Ca 1830

Late Georgian Derby Porcelain Dinner Plate in Old Japan Pattern, Ca 1830

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good early dinner plate from the Derby porcelain factory from the late Georgian

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Derby Porcelain Large Platter Old Japan Pattern, Puce Mark Ca 1790
18th Century Derby Porcelain Large Platter Old Japan Pattern, Puce Mark Ca 1790

18th Century Derby Porcelain Large Platter Old Japan Pattern, Puce Mark Ca 1790

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a rare and early Derby Porcelain large dish, platter or meat plate from the late 18th

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Trio in Old Japan Pattern, circa 1890
19th Century Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Trio in Old Japan Pattern, circa 1890

19th Century Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Trio in Old Japan Pattern, circa 1890

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a fine quality Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Trio, all in the Old Japan pattern and dating to

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Similar PAIR George 111 Derby Porcelain Coffee Cans Old Japan Pattern, Ca 1810
Similar PAIR George 111 Derby Porcelain Coffee Cans Old Japan Pattern, Ca 1810

Similar PAIR George 111 Derby Porcelain Coffee Cans Old Japan Pattern, Ca 1810

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a finely painted, similar pair of porcelain coffee cans made by the Derby factory, England

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Derby Porcelain Coffee Can Hand Painted in Old Japan Ptn, circa 1810
Georgian Derby Porcelain Coffee Can Hand Painted in Old Japan Ptn, circa 1810

Georgian Derby Porcelain Coffee Can Hand Painted in Old Japan Ptn, circa 1810

By Derby

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is an exquisite coffee can made by the DERBY factory, in the reign of George 111 in the early

Category

Antique 19th Century British George III Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

George 111 Derby Porcelain Coffee Can Hand Painted in Old Japan Pattern, Ca 1815
George 111 Derby Porcelain Coffee Can Hand Painted in Old Japan Pattern, Ca 1815

George 111 Derby Porcelain Coffee Can Hand Painted in Old Japan Pattern, Ca 1815

By Derby

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a finely painted porcelain coffee can made by the Derby factory, England, in the reign of

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Fine English Bone China Parrot Figurine Paperweight
Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Fine English Bone China Parrot Figurine Paperweight

Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Fine English Bone China Parrot Figurine Paperweight

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Tustin, CA

Very collectible, hand-made and hand-painted in England, retired Royal Crown Derby fine bone china

Category

Late 20th Century English Japonisme Paperweights

Materials

Porcelain

1944 Large Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Oval Serving Platter
1944 Large Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Oval Serving Platter

1944 Large Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Oval Serving Platter

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Morristown, NJ

Royal Crown Derby Old Imari 1128 large oval serving platter. A timeless example of English bone

Category

Vintage 1940s English Japonisme Centerpieces

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Set of 11 Royal Crown Derby Old Avesburry Pattern Luncheon Plates
Set of 11 Royal Crown Derby Old Avesburry Pattern Luncheon Plates

Set of 11 Royal Crown Derby Old Avesburry Pattern Luncheon Plates

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A set of vibrantly colored English luncheon plates by Royal Crown Derby. The plates depicting

Category

Vintage 1930s English Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Service Dinner Plates
Set of Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Service Dinner Plates

Set of Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Service Dinner Plates

By Tiffany & Co., Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A set of 12 highly sought after Old Imari plates. The detailed Imari pattern with cobalt blue and

Category

Vintage 1940s English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Crown Derby, 'Old Imari' Pattern #1128, Dinner Plate, U.K., circa 1981
Royal Crown Derby, 'Old Imari' Pattern #1128, Dinner Plate, U.K., circa 1981

Royal Crown Derby, 'Old Imari' Pattern #1128, Dinner Plate, U.K., circa 1981

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Chatham, ON

Royal Crown Derby - 'Old Imari' Pattern Number 1128 - Vintage bone china dinner plate - elaborate

Category

Late 20th Century English Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Eight Pairs of English Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Old Imari Cups and Saucers
Eight Pairs of English Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Old Imari Cups and Saucers

Eight Pairs of English Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Old Imari Cups and Saucers

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Atlanta, GA

Eight pairs (16 pieces) of English Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Old Imari pattern cups and saucers

Category

Late 20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Eight Pairs of Old Imari English Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Cups and Saucers
Eight Pairs of Old Imari English Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Cups and Saucers

Eight Pairs of Old Imari English Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Cups and Saucers

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Atlanta, GA

Eight pairs (16 pieces) of English Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Old Imari pattern cups and saucers

Category

Late 20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Four Pairs of English Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Old Imari Cups and Saucers
Four Pairs of English Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Old Imari Cups and Saucers

Four Pairs of English Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Old Imari Cups and Saucers

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Atlanta, GA

Four pairs (eight pieces) of English Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Old Imari pattern cups and saucers

Category

Late 20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Three Pairs of English Old Imari Royal Crown Derby Demitasses and Saucers
Three Pairs of English Old Imari Royal Crown Derby Demitasses and Saucers

Three Pairs of English Old Imari Royal Crown Derby Demitasses and Saucers

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Atlanta, GA

Three pairs (six pieces) of English Royal Crown Derby porcelain old Imari pattern demitasses and

Category

Mid-20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

English Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Porcelain Platter with Scalloped Edges
English Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Porcelain Platter with Scalloped Edges

English Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Porcelain Platter with Scalloped Edges

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Royal Crown Derby Porcelain platter with old Imari 1128 pattern. Born in England in 1994

Category

Late 20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Eight English Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Bowls with Old Imari Patterns
Set of Eight English Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Bowls with Old Imari Patterns

Set of Eight English Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Bowls with Old Imari Patterns

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Atlanta, GA

A set of eight English royal crown derby porcelain bowls with old Imari 1128 patterns. Born in

Category

Late 20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

English Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Tureen with Old Imari 1128 Pattern
English Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Tureen with Old Imari 1128 Pattern

English Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Tureen with Old Imari 1128 Pattern

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Old Imari pattern tureen with delicate finial. Born in

Category

Late 20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Soup Tureens

Materials

Porcelain

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Located in Dublin, Ireland

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Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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$5,800 / set

H 6.5 in W 8 in D 10 in

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By Wedgwood & Co

Located in Tarry Town, NY

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By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Montreal, Quebec

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Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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Minton Dessert Service, Inverted Shell White with Monochrome Flowers, ca 1830

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Old Derby Porcelain For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of old derby porcelain you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and enamel, every item from our selection of old derby porcelain was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of old derby porcelain — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of old derby porcelain made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of old derby porcelain over the years, but those crafted by Royal Crown Derby Porcelain, Derby and Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an Old Derby Porcelain?

A piece of old derby porcelain can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $644, while the lowest priced sells for $240 and the highest can go for as much as $3,200.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.