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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Collection Of Red Aves Older, Discontinued 1997 by ROYAL CROWN DERBY
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Charleston, SC
Collections of 40 pieces - Pattern name Red Aves / A.74. - Produced during 1974-85 - It was originally designed by Royal Crown Derby in 1936 and produced until 1997. This classic Eng...
Gold
$280Sale Price / set|51% Off
H 2.7 in Dm 5.5 in
Regency Period Derby Cup and Saucer Duo Hand Painted, Circa 1830
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful porcelain duo of a cup and saucer by the Derby factory, made during the late Georgian, Regency period of the first half of the 19th century, circa 1830 The han...
Porcelain
$380 / set
H 10.5 in W 8 in D 1.25 in
Antique Derby Platters in the Meissen Style Hand Painted England Circa 1810
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of Royal Crown Derby platters is hand-painted in the Meissen style, showcasing Deutsche Blumen (German flowers). This style, which was popular in the 18th and early 19th ce...
Porcelain
$3,711 / set
H 11.5 in W 9.25 in D 3.5 in
Antique Garniture English Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Vases by Thomas Steel 19C
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality rare example of an early Bloor period Royal Crown Derby hand painted porcelain Garniture of generous proportions by Thomas Steel. First quarter of the N...
Ceramic, Porcelain
$825 / set
H 2 in Dm 4.5 in
19thc Royal Crown Derby Demitasse Service for Eight Chinoiserie Imari Pattern
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century Royal Crown Derby demitasse service, Imari pattern #198, in classical Japanese chinoiserie taste having a beautiful painted Imari palett...
Porcelain
$295 / set
H 2.5 in Dm 5.5 in
ROYAL CROWN DERBY - Imari Pattern #2451 - Tea Cup & Saucer - U.K. - C.1913-50's
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL CROWN DERBY - Imari Pattern Number 2451 - Vintage bone china tea cup with fluted sides (replacement - circa 1950's) and an antique sau...
Ceramic
Royal Crown Derby Red Aves Collection Set of 3 Porcelain Plates
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Royal Crown Derby Red Aves Collection Set of 3 Porcelain Plates. The Red Aves collection is made of 22K gold and the finest bone china. Featuring intricate il...
Porcelain
$1,283
H 16.93 in W 14.57 in D 1.58 in
Blue and White Sample Pattern Platter Plate 19th C Derby England
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Hastings, GB
A very rare and unusual factory blue and white transfer pattern sample plate, for the Derby Pottery, (later the Royal Crown Derby pottery), transfer pattern dating to late 19th centu...
Ceramic, Pottery
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| $646 |
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months |
| $233-$1,428 |
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