"Derby Posies" Dish - Royal Crown Derby
c. 1944Three items:
1. original round cardboard box with gold patterned flowers, a red royal crown, floral pattern in centre, and gold text within banners. Within the box is green felt to protect the dish.
2. small white round dish, gold trimmed border, and floral bouquet pattern in the centre. Underneath is green logo and text.
3. white leaflet with black text, black and white photographs.
In 1750, the first Derby china was made by William Duesbury in association with a French refugee, Andrew Planche.
Royal Crown Derby is the oldest or second oldest remaining English porcelain manufacturer (disputed by Royal Worcester, which claims 1751 as its year of establishment). Based in Derby, England, the company is particularly noted for its high-quality bone china, having produced tableware and ornamental items since approximately 1750. It was known as 'Derby Porcelain' until 1773, when it became 'Crown Derby', with the 'Royal' appellation being added in 1890.
Details
Details
1. on lid of box: "Royal Crown Derby China. Estd 1750"
2. marked on the underside of dish: "Royal Crown Derby. Made in England"
3. leaflet "The Story of Crown Derby"
This dish is from the "Derby Posies" range. The Posies china pattern was first introduced by Royal Crown Derby in the 1900s and has since become one of the company's most popular and enduring designs. It was discontinued in 2003.
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