Derby Porcelain
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The production of Derby porcelain dates from the second half of the 18th century, although the authorship and the exact start of the production remains today as a matter of conjecture. The oldest rema
A doe made from Derby porcelain in the 1750s
Site of Woodward's pipe kiln, where André Planchè fired his birds, cats, dogs, and sheep.
85-piece porcelain dinner service crafted by Derby and Duesbury for the 8th Duke of Hamilton, circa 1780-90
Figure of Britannia made around 1780.
Royal Crown Derby
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Royal Crown Derby is the oldest or second oldest remaining English porcelain manufacturer. Based in Derby, England, the company is particularly noted for its high-quality bone china, having produced t
Derby Porcelain
…works of William Duesbury, started in 1756 when he joined Andrew Planche and John Heath to create the Nottingham Road factory, which later became the Royal Crown Derby.。 It is known by William Duesbury's own notes, that Derby had a solid production of exceptional quality porcelain in early 1750s. The proof of the…
Pair of vases, 1772–1774, Derby Porcelain Factory (V&A Museum no. 485–1875)
Three figures dated 1758 (now in the Detroit Institute of Arts)
Crown Derby Imari plate, 19th century
Biscuit tin in the shape of a stacked pile of Derby porcelain plates, made by Hudson Scott & Sons for Huntley & Palmers, 1906