Dating crown derby

How can you tell the difference between Derby and royal crown?

Dating early Derby is slightly more difficult than the more modern Royal Crown Derby, but dating Derby porcelain is much easier than many of the early English porcelain factories. Derby porcelain was produced at three main factories.

How do you date a Royal Crown Derby Mark?

All Royal Crown Derby marks can be attributed to one of the three Derby factories. Simply compare the style of the Derby mark and date the year cypher used to come as close as possible to the date of manufacture.

What is the history of the Royal Crown Derby?

Royal Crown Derby. The company, particularly known for its high-quality bone china, has produced tableware and ornamental items since approximately 1750. It was known as Derby Porcelain until 1773, when it became Crown Derby, the Royal being added in 1890. The factory closed down in the past under Royal Doulton ownership,...

What is Crown Derby porcelain?

The company, particularly known 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, the Royal being added in 1890.

What is the difference between Derby marks and royal crown marks?

Early Derby Marks and newer Royal Crown Derby base marks. Derby marks are many but most follow the same theme, with a cypher surmounted by a crown. Dating early Derby is slightly more difficult than the more modern Royal Crown Derby, but dating Derby porcelain is much easier than many of the early English porcelain factories.

How do I identify Royal Crown Derby China?

Over the years, many marks and backstamps have been used to identify Royal Crown Derby china. The marks shown here are from the Osmaston Road factory and cover the period from 1877 to the present day. You can discover more in Margaret Sargeants book Royal Crown Derby - its listed in the Products section under Other Products.

Can Royal Crown Derby provide a valuation for discontinued items?

Any item your purchase from Royal Crown Derby online will always be best quality. Can Royal Crown Derby provide a valuation. No - we are unable to assist you with a valuation for discontinued items as we are not sufficiently involved with the secondary market to provide accurate information and would not wish to influence secondary market prices.

What was Crown Derby porcelain called before?

It was known as Derby Porcelain until 1773, when it became Crown Derby, the Royal being added in 1890. The factory closed down in the past under Royal Doulton ownership, but production was revived under the renewed ownership of Hugh Gibson and Pearson family.

Who makes Royal Crown Derby porcelain?

Royal Crown Derby. In 1890, Queen Victoria appointed Crown Derby to be Manufacturers of porcelain to Her Majesty and by royal warrant granted them the title The Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company. In 1935 Royal Crown Derby acquired the King Street factory, thus reuniting the two strands of the business.

What is the history of Royal Crown Derby?

In 1890, By order of a Royal Warrant, Queen Victoria appointed Crown Derby as “Manufacturers of Porcelain to Her Majesty.” and the company became known as Royal Crown Derby.