(39) Royal Crown Derby "Old Imari" Bone China Dinnerware Set. Six person serving set of Royal Crown Derby 'Old Imari' dinnerware set, including dinner plates, lunch plates, salad plates, cups and saucers, as well as two creamers, two sugar bowls, salt and pepper shakers, vinegar decanter, and decorative turtle paperweight.

Size (Largest Plate): 7 x 6 in.

Royal Crown Derby porcelain, founded in the mid-18th century in Derby, England, is one of the oldest surviving English porcelain manufacturers, renowned for its richly decorated tableware and ornamental pieces. The factory earned its royal warrant from Queen Victoria in 1890, cementing its prestige, and became especially famous for the bold “Imari” patterns inspired by Japanese designs, featuring cobalt blue, iron red, and lavish gold. Known for fine bone china, exquisite gilding, and intricate hand-painted details, Royal Crown Derby produced both practical dinner services and luxury display pieces. Its long tradition of craftsmanship and innovation has made it a symbol of English porcelain artistry, with collectors valuing both antique and modern productions for their elegance and quality.

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