Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Furniture
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
English Derby Porcelain Centerpiece, Early 19th Century, 'circa 1784-1820'
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Lantau, HK
Hand painted derby porcelain, jar with lid, gilded, signed and dated
The Warwick vase was a popular shape during the early 19th century in Europe. Widely copied in decorative arts.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Furniture
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Porcelain
Georgian Derby Coffee Can & Saucer John Stanesby hand painted roses, Circa 1810
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful porcelain coffee can and matching saucer by the Derby factory, made during the late Georgian period of the early years of the 19th Century
The cylindrical can ...
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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Furniture
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Porcelain
Georgian Derby Coffee Can Chantilly Sprigs gilded Pattern 129, circa 1810
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good porcelain Coffee Can or cup hand painted and gilded in pattern 129, made by the Derby factory, in the reign of George 111 in the early 19...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Furniture
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Porcelain
Georgian Derby Cup and Saucer Duo Hand Painted, Circa 1810
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 George 111rd period of the first half of the 19th century, circa 1810
The hand decorati...
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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Furniture
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Porcelain
Royal Crown Derby Three-Part Hand-Painted W. Dean Blue & White Serving Dish
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is an unusual 3 part serving dish most perfect for display as it signed by one of Royal Crown Derby's most iconic artists.
W.E.J. Dean was born in Derby and became an Apprentice...
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1930s English Vintage Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
18th C Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Set Prince of Wales Roses Hand Painted
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
This collection of platters and dishes is hand-painted in the beautiful Prince of Wales Roses pattern.
The porcelain was crafted at the Derby factory in Derby, England, in the late 1...
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Late 18th Century Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
English Porcelain Jewelry Box
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful authentic English fine bone chine porcelain box in the 'Old Imari' pattern, by Royal Crown Derby, circa late-20th century, England. Piece is hand-painted in 22kt gold. Box has a 'hexagon' shape which is a nice alternative to round. A great piece for smaller items of jewelry (as demonstrated with cocktail ring and earrings.) Colors include a white fine bone china base, blue, dark orange hues, and 22kt gold. All authentication marks on bottom as shown in last three images. Made in England. A great piece for a vanity, dresser, nightstand table, desk, as a gift, etc.
For porcelain butterfly...
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Late 20th Century English Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Royal Crown Derby Imari Vase Pattern no. 1366
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English porcelain vase.
By Royal Crown Derby.
In a numbered Imari pattern (No. 1366)
The vase with leaf, flower, and ...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
18th C Derby Porcelain Bowl in Pattern 110 Puce Mark, Ca 1790
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine quality Derby porcelain bowl in pattern number 110, fully marked with puce crown & batons and dating to 1790, George 111rd period.
The puce coloured mark on this bow...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Furniture
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Porcelain
Derby Blue and Gold Porcelain Serving Piece
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Derby blue and gold porcelain basket. Twin-handled navette form porcelain basket in rich blue and gilt painted fish-scale pattern with moulded ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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...
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Early 19th Century Rococo Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Furniture
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Porcelain
Set Seven Derby Dishes Hand Painted with Pink Roses Early 19th Century Ca-1815
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
These lovely dishes were made in England around 1815.
They have hand-painted pink roses on bright white Derby porcelain, complemented by green and turquoise leaves.
During the late 1...
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Early 19th Century Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Early Derby Porcelain Cup & Saucer Rare Pattern 128 Puce Crown Marks, circa 1795
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a late 18th century porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer in pattern 128 by the Derby factory, Circa 1795.
This is a rare Derby pattern that we have not come across or seen previou...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Furniture
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Porcelain
Pair of Large Antique Royal Crown Derby 2451 Imari Dolphin Candlesticks
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of large candlesticks was made by the highly renowned Royal Crown Derby factory of England in approximately 1920 in their traditional 2451 Imari pattern. The candlesticks a...
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Early 20th Century English Japonisme Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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...
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1850s English Early Victorian Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Furniture
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Ceramic, Pottery
Pair Blue and Yellow Gilt Derby Soup Plates
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Pair blue and yellow gilt Derby soup plates. Pair hand-painted and gilt soups with alternating yellow and white striped gilt banded border with blue floral ...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Luncheon Plates Border Imari Pattern No. 8450
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Royal Crown Derby porcelain luncheon plates
In the Border Imari pattern (No. 8450)
Consisting of 2 luncheon plates with scalloped rims, gilt highlights, and imari de...
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20th Century British Georgian Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Group of 4 1882 English Crown Derby Dessert Plates
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1882 Group of 4 Crown Derby Dessert Plates, English. Imari colors of prunus motif. Underglaze blue & overglaze orange & gilding. 3 with 1882 black mark, date mark & impressed "Derby"...
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Royal Crown Derby Chinoiserie Styled Teapot, Cream & Sugar Set
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This teapot and cream and sugar set were made by the well known Royal Crown Derby maker of England and dates to approximately 1850 and done in the period Chinoiserie style. The set i...
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Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Elegant Cobalt and Gold Encrusted 19th Century Royal Crown Derby Lamp
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Stunning hand painted and gilt Royal Crown Derby urn now as a lamp. The detailed painted urn with exotic floral decoration with lavish gold trim and cobalt accent color. The porcelai...
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1870s English Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
English Porcelain Ice Pail, Derby, circa 1820
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
English porcelain Ice Pail, Derby, circa 1820.
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1820s English Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Crown Derby "Imari" 16 Pc Dessert Service with Gold
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
An unusually decorated custom ordered dessert service embellished with an Art Nouveau style raised paste gold monogram on a undulating shaped rim plate. The set consists of 10 desse...
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Early 20th Century British Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Paste
Royal Crown Derby Mug
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Royal crown derby mug, dated 1944.
Artist signed W.E.J. Dean.
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20th Century English Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Large English Porcelain Circular Plaques, Derby Crown, circa 1880
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Each charger depicting a not-unwilling maiden being carried off by centaurs. Signed in Greek and Cyrillic by artist G. Landgraf.
As stated in the Royal ...
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1880s English Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Crown Derby Porcelain furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Royal Crown Derby porcelain furniture 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 furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture 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 furniture by 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall, Derby, and Chelsea Porcelain. Prices for Royal Crown Derby Porcelain furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $287 and can go as high as $567, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $390.
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Questions About Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify the marks on Royal Crown Derby, visit the official Royal Crown Derby website. The maker has a historic backmark reference guide with images that make it easy to confirm that your piece was made by Royal Crown Derby. Using the guide, you can also learn your piece's year of production and sometimes which Royal Crown Derby factory produced it. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Royal Crown Derby pottery.
- 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 ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify a Crown Derby, check the piece for backstamps. Because the British maker has used a variety of them over the years, you can use these hallmarks not only to determine if the company produced your item but also when and where it was produced. The official Royal Crown Derby website has an image reference guide that can help you identify your pottery markings. If you don't find a match for your piece's backstamps in the guide, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer for assistance. Find a selection of Royal Crown Derby pottery on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell if a Crown Derby is real, first compare the backstamps on your piece to images of markings located on authentic pottery produced around the same time. Any inconsistencies in these markings may indicate that your item is a reproduction. You can also explore Royal Crown Derby catalogues to determine if the maker ever produced similar pieces. Because it can be difficult to differentiate convincing counterfeits from authentic pieces without training and experience, you may also wish to use the services of a certified appraiser or antique dealer. Shop a diverse assortment of Royal Crown Derby pottery on 1stDibs.
- What is a Crown Derby mark?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Crown Derby mark denotes Derby Porcelain goods. Derby Porcelain items are highly coveted by collectors and home decor enthusiasts due to their intricate and unique designs. You’ll find a wide variety of antique Derby Porcelain items and collectables 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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