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.
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...
Porcelain
19th Century Satsuma Vase or Lamp
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century (Meiji period 1868-1912) Japanese satsuma vase or lamp. Having classical gilded decoration of flowers, birds and scholars. Mounted on a fretted ormol...
Porcelain
Royal Crown Derby Imari Pattern Hexagonal Pedestal Porcelain Vase
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique English porcelain hexagonal pedestal vase decorated in the desirable Imari pattern by renowned makers Royal Crown Derby and dated 1919. The vase of tall, elegant form ...
Porcelain
Royal Crown Derby Imari Pattern Twin Mask Handled Porcelain Vase
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique English porcelain twin handled pedestal vase decorated with mask terminals and painted in the desirable Imari pattern by renowned makers Royal Crown Derby and dated 18...
Porcelain
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.5 in W 22.5 in D 13.5 in
Large Royal Crown Derby Style 'Imari' Pattern Centerpiece
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Royal Crown Derby style 'Imari' pattern centerpiece, profusely hand-painted decorated with rich, vibrant colors and gilt, unusual seaweed and floral ...
Porcelain
Pair of Hand-Pained Royal Crown Derby Vases, Circa 1880
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Houston, TX
These highly decorative pair of English, late 19th-century reticulated porcelain vases by Royal Crown Derby, date to approximately 1880. Each vase is beautifully hand-painted with v...
Porcelain
Royal Crown Derby Imari Pattern Twin Handled Porcelain Urn & Cover
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique English porcelain pedestal twin handled urn and cover decorated in the desirable Imari pattern by renowned makers Royal Crown Derby and dated 1904. The urn is of wide ...
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Crackelware Vases / Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of late 19th century Chinese crackleware vases / lamps. Each with oriental style ormolu mounts to the top and bottom. Cla...
Ormolu
$87Sale Price|30% Off
H 3.5 in Dm 2.75 in
Royal Crown Derby, Derby Posies Jam Jar, United Kingdom, circa 1923-1953
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL CROWN DERBY (Manufacturer) - Derby Posies (Pattern) - Vintage china lidded jam jar with floral transfer decoration - featuring hand painted gilt dec...
Ceramic
19th Century Pair Chinese Rose Medallion Vases / Lamps
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderful quality and unusual colour pair of 19th Century Chinese Rose medallion porcelain vases / lamps. Having this rare yellow ground with the classical Cantonese floral decorat...
Porcelain
English Gilt / Painted Royal Crown Derby Vases/Urns
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully gilt and hand painted Royal Crown Derby pair Imari pattern porcelain decorative urns/vases with gilt twin side handles. Each urn features an exterior 22k gold and handpai...
Gold
$3,712 / 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
$1,800 / set
H 10.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
20th Century (Early) Pair English Royal Crown Derby Covered Urns Tiffany & CO.
Located in Phoenix, AZ
20th Century (Early) Pair English Royal Crown Derby Covered Urns Tiffany & CO. Beautiful pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questi...
Porcelain
Sold
H 18 in W 7.25 in D 5 in
Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Table Lamp Albert Gregory Still Life Flowers
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning English Porcelain Royal Crown Derby twin handle hand decorated vase of ovoid outline and generous proportions, now converted to an Electric Table Lamp, painted by Albert Gre...
Ormolu
Luxurious Pair of Late 19th Century Cobalt Urns Now as Lamps
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fine English porcelain by Royal Crown Derby This pair or urns are late 19th Century cobalt porcelain with lavish hand decorated raised gilding...
Porcelain