Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Ceramics
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
Porcelain Royal Crown Derby Plate in Pinxton Roses Pattern, 1940s
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Lovely white Royal Crown Derby dinner plate with pink roses and gold painted edges on a white background.
Marked at bottom with
Royal Cro...
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By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Here is a stunningly lovely pair of peacocks made by Royal. Crown Derby with the marks indicating they were made in the 1960s. Each bird is entirely handmade and bear the artists named on the bases. They are so delicate. The birds on pedestal is 9.5" tall with the base 6" wide, English porcelain of this quality and detailing is no longer being made! Beautiful Pair Vintage Royal Crown Derby...
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Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
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Georgian Derby Coffee Can & Saucer John Stanesby hand painted roses, Circa 1810
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
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Materials
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Located in London, GB
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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
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Georgian Derby Coffee Can Hand Painted Roses by John Stanesby, ca. 1810
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful porcelain Coffee Can by the Derby factory, made during the late Georgian period of the early years of the 19th Century
The cylindrical can tapers slightly to the...
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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Ceramics
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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 Ceramics
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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 Ceramics
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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 Ceramics
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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 Ceramics
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Porcelain
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Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
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Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
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George 3rd Derby Coffee Can Chantilly Sprigs Pattern 129, circa 1805-1810
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Georgian Derby Porcelain Coffee Cup Pattern 135 Puce Crown Mark, circa 1790
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Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good early coffee cup by the Derby factory, made in the late 18th century, George 3rd period, circa 1790.
The body of the cup has 16 vertical flutes and has a plain loop handle.
It is decorated with gilt rims with the outer rim gilding shadowed in pale blue. There is a border of black diamond shapes, outlined in gilt, each containing a pearl. Beneath the border is a further gilt line with blue shadow. The handle also has a hand gilded pattern.
This pattern is number 135 and is listed on page 293 of John Twitchett's book; Derby Porcelain, 1748-1848, published by The Antique Collectors Club.
The cup is fully marked to the base with the crown and crossed batons painted in puce, with the pattern number 135 below.
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H 2.63 in W 3.38 in D 2.63 in
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 circa 1890.
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Royal Crown Derby Porcelain ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.
Royal Crown Derby porcelain ceramics 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 ceramics, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original ceramics 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 ceramics by Hicks & Meigh, Derby, and Davenport Porcelain. Prices for Royal Crown Derby Porcelain ceramics can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $100 and can go as high as $9,467, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $438.
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Questions About Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Ceramics
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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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