William Duesbury (1725–1786) was an English enameller, in the sense of a painter of porcelain, who became an important porcelain entrepreneur, founder of the Royal Crown Derby and owner of porcelain factories at Bow, Chelsea, Derby and Longton Hall.
Silhouette of William Duesbury (18th century).
Basket, c. 1758–1760
Brittania figure dated 1780 now in Derby Museum
The Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company is the oldest or second oldest remaining English porcelain manufacturer, based in Derby, England. 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.
Pair of vases, 1772–1774, Derby Porcelain Factory (V&A Museum no. 485–1875)
Three figures dated 1758 - now in 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