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.
$600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 2.45 in Dm 3.2 in
Meissen Porcelain Rothschild Pattern Birds Set of Cup And Saucer
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a hand painted Meissen porcelain cup and saucer. It is featuring the Rothschild pattern birds with some insects and butterflies. The cup as ...
Porcelain
$695 / set
H 3 in Dm 5.5 in
Antique English Chelsea Style Porcelain Chocolate Cup & Saucer Birds of Paradise
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Meissen Porcelain, Chelsea Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English porcelain chocolate cup and saucer pair. In the Chelsea Porcelain style. Each hand painted with polychrome bird of paradise motifs surrounded by floral devic...
Porcelain
$325
H 2.5 in Dm 4.5 in
Haviland Limoges Antique Birds and Flowers Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, c.1882
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Antique Charles Field Haviland Limoges espresso or demitasse cup and saucer set features one of the variations of "Birds and Flower" decors with transfers of deeply colored flowers ...
Porcelain
$250 / set
H 2.3 in Dm 5.9 in
Ginori Porcelain Cup and Saucer Set, Maiolica Pattern, Italy 1950s-1960s
By Richard Ginori
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Richard Ginori cup and saucer set was made of fine porcelain in Italy. It is decorated with Maiolica pattern, sometimes referred to as Birds o...
Gold Leaf
$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 - Imari Pattern #2451 - Tea Cup & Saucer - U.K. - C.1912-16
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL CROWN DERBY - Imari Pattern Number 2451 - Antique bone china tea cup with fluted sides (circa 1912) and an antique saucer (circa 1916) - elaborat...
Ceramic
Herend Porcelain Tea Cup Set Rotschild Bird, 12 pc, Circa 1960
By Herend
Located in COLMAR, FR
A lovely set of 6 vintage tea cups (model 724-10) by the famous Hungarian porcelain maker, Herend Porcelain Manufactory (established in 1826). This se...
Porcelain
$324Sale Price / set|27% Off
H 2.75 in Dm 5.5 in
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...
Porcelain
Antique English Porcelain Pseudo Tobacco Leaf Pattern Tea Cup & Saucer
By Copeland & Garrett Spode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English porcelain cup & saucer. Attributed to Copeland Spode. In the Pseudo-Tobacco Leaf pattern, mimicking the Chinese Export pattern of the late 18th Century. Both cup and saucer have a gilt scalloped rim, are decorated in underglaze blues, and cold painted in reds, purples, and greens. Each is richly gilt. Simply a wonderful early English tea cup and saucer! Date: Early 19th Century Overall Condition: They are in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Condition Details: There is fine and tight crazing visible to the saucer (mostly on the underside). Otherwise each cup and saucer have tiny spots of crazing here and there, some rubbing to the gold, and some wear to the enamel decoration. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Attributed to Spode Copeland Pattern: Pseudo Tobacco Leaf...
Porcelain
19th Century Meissen Hand Painted Cup and Saucer
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Diminutive whimsical 19th century Meissen cup and saucer. The purple trim with gilt decoration with birds and insects. The saucer is 5 inches in...
Porcelain
Royal Crown Derby Ceramic Pheasant Bird Saucer or Vide Poche, England
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A lovely Royal Crown Derby saucer plate with a bird pattern and gold rim. Great for use at a dinner table, or as a small vide poche. Marked at bottom: Royal Crown Derby Made i...
Porcelain
Antique Etruscan Seaweed Griffin Smith Hill Majolica Tea Cup and Saucer 19th C
By Griffen, Smith and Hill 1
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Created in the late 1870s, this highly collected Griffin Smith & Hill Etruscan tea cup and saucer will be a fabulous addition to a current collection. The exterior of the cup and pla...
Ceramic, Paint
Moriage Figural Porcelain Teacup and Saucer in in Maroon and Gold, Japan
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fine porcelain teacup and saucer set. This pair would be fabulous if mixed in with a current collection, or on its own. On a maroon backg...
Gold
Porcelain Paragon Tea Cup with Gold and Blue and Hidden Rose for Her Majesty
By Paragon
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful fine bone China teacup with gold detail, bold blue, and a hidden red rose inside the cup. This delicate ceramic piece is a lovely piece to ...
Gold
Purple Royal Crown Derby Bone China Colorful Scalloped Peacock Plate, England
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Royal Crown Derby bone china plate in purple with colorful peacock at center. This piece was created in the 1950s and features pale purple...
Gold
Blue Royal Doulton and J.H. Middleton & Co Delphine Teacup and Saucer Set of 2
By Royal Doulton
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of two Royal Doulton China teacups and saucers. Glazed in a textured serpent texture around the rim, the saucers are decorated with fine hand...
Gold
