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Pair of Small Derby Bottle Vases, Kakiemon Pattern, 1800-1825

Name: Pair of Small Derby Bottle Vases, Kakiemon Pattern, 1800-1825
Brand: Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Rating: 5 (44 reviews)

$825List Priceper set

About the Item

This is a beautiful pair of small bottle vases made by the Crown Derby Porcelain Company between 1800 and 1825. The Crown Derby Porcelain Company, later called Royal Crown Derby, is currently the oldest British porcelain factory still in production. Crown Derby was one of the most prominent potteries right from the start of English porcelain production in the mid-1700s to today. Their items are of exceptionally high quality and many of the designs have become iconic, particularly the Imari designs; many of these are still being made today. The marking at the bottom of the items indicates that the set was produced some time between 1800 and 1825. These items were made in the Regency era. The pattern was inspired by the Japanese "Kakiemon" style and contains traditional Eastern elements of prunus blossom and peonies, carried out in the traditional Kakiemon colour scheme of ochre red, fresh azure blue and gilt. Both items carry the red Derby mark that was used between 1800 and 1825. Condition report: The vases are in excellent antique condition. One of them has a professional repair to the rim that is invisible; the gilding on the rims of both vases has been redone tastefully and invisibly. The vases have slight crazing, which is only visible on the underside (see last picture). Other than this, there is no wear or damage and they look bright. Antique British porcelain is never perfect. Kilns were fired on coal in the 1800s, and this meant that china from that period can have some firing specks from flying particles. British makers were also known for their experimentation, and sometimes this resulted in technically imperfect results. Due to the shrinkage in the kiln, items can have small firing lines or develop crazing over time, which should not be seen as damage but as an imperfection of the maker's recipes, probably unknown at the time of making. Items have often been used for many years and can have normal signs of wear, and gilt can have signs of slight disintegration even if never handled. I will reflect any damage, repairs, obvious stress marks, crazing or heavy wear in the item description but some minor scratches, nicks, stains and gilt disintegration can be normal for vintage items and need to be taken into account. There is widespread confusion on the internet about the difference between chips and nicks, or hairlines and cracks. I will reflect any damage as truthfully as I can, i.e. a nick is a tiny bit of damage smaller than 1mm and a chip is something you can easily see with the eye; a glazing line is a break in the glazing only; hairline is extremely tight and/or superficial and not picked up by the finger; and a crack is obvious both to the eye and the finger. Etcetera - I try to be as accurate as I can and please feel free to ask questions or request more detailed pictures! Dimensions: 16cm (6.25") high; 9.5cm (3.75") wide at widest point.

Creator:
Royal Crown Derby Porcelain (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Diameter: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Regency (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Porcelain
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
Early 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1800-1825
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Beautiful condition, one professional and invisible repair.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: A-DER201stDibs: LU4805116308181

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Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Founded in 1750 by Andrew Planche and William Duesbury in Derby, England, the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company is one of the oldest original English manufacturers of fine bone china. Dating to the Georgian era, it has operated for more than 265 years.

In 1761, the company, then called Derby Porcelain, created its first commemorative piece for the coronation of King George III. In 1775, King George III recognized the uniqueness and high quality of Derby Porcelain, giving the company the honor of using a crown on its back stamp. Queen Victoria gave further honors to the porcelain manufacturer in 1890, when she awarded the company a royal warrant and bestowed upon it the title of “The Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company.”

In the years following the first royal appointment, the company employed some of its finest artistic creators, such as watercolor landscape painter Zachariah Boreman; flower painters William Billingsley, William Pegg and Walter Withers; and figure painters Richard Askew and James Banford. The company produced the most sought-after collectible pieces in its history under the direction of William Duesbury II. He died at 34 and his full vision for the company went unrealized; it subsequently entered a period of decline.

In 1811, Robert Bloor revived the company by employing excellent painters and producing exquisite serving pieces that featured the Japanese Imari style of bold colors and lavish details. The popular design continues to be produced today. Modern pieces such as the paperweight collection also remain in demand more than 40 years after their introduction.

Under the creative control of different partners over time, the company has had three main locations. Its current base of operations is in Derby, where it continues to produce fine ceramics and decorative collectibles.

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