Derby porcelain refers to the fine porcelain produced by the Derby factory in Derby, England, from the mid-18th century to the early 19th century with the exact start and authorship remaining uncertain. The production of porcelain in Derby actually predates the work by Andrew Planche and William Duesbury in 1756, who joined Andrew Planche and John Heath in creating the Nottingham Road factory, later known as Royal Crown Derby and it quickly became one of the leading porcelain manufacturers in England.

The early Derby porcelain was heavily influenced by the Meissen factory in Germany, and featured finely detailed, brightly colored painted scenes, often with ornate gilding. Some of the most popular early designs included figurines, tableware, and vases, which were often adorned with floral motifs, landscapes, and other decorative elements.

In the late 18th century, the factory began to produce more innovative designs, including the famous "Crown Derby" pattern, more...

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Small Derby lidded scent bottle with blue ground and gilt body.…

Derby Scent Bottle with Blue Ground and Gilt Body

Small Derby lidded scent bottle with blue ground and gilt body. C:1820 with red Derby mark. Chip to rim.

Antique Derby plate, red script mark c1815

Red Script Derby Plate, c. 1815

Antique Derby plate, red script mark c1815

A Derby fluted trio, 1782-1,800, pattern 127, decorated with…

Derby Fluted Trio with Cobalt and Gilt Decoration

A Derby fluted trio, 1782-1,800, pattern 127, decorated with cobalt bands and pendant and dentil gilt borders, puce mark underside to all, height 7 cm, (cups) diameter 14 cm

An English factory cup and saucer in the style of Derby, late…

Fluted Derby-style Cup and Saucer with Cobalt and Gold Decoration

An English factory cup and saucer in the style of Derby, late 18th century, unmarked, of fluted design with a decorated strap handle with pointed terminal, decorated with cobalt borders and gilded fruiting vines and pendants, height 6 cm, (cup) diameter…

Early S&H Derby cup and saucer c.1800

Antique Derby Cup and Saucer from 1800

Early S&H Derby cup and saucer c.1800

A pair of Bloor Derby porcelain plates, beautifully decorated…

Colorful Flower Plates with Gilt Edge

A pair of Bloor Derby porcelain plates, beautifully decorated with colourful flowers, and gilt edge, diameter 25.5 cm, Conditon: very good.

An early 19th century English coffee cup and saucer with hand…

Antique Derby Coffee Cup and Saucer with Swags

An early 19th century English coffee cup and saucer with hand painted swags and gilded decoration. Possibly Derby. Tiny chip to the base of saucer.

Various Barr, Flight Barr and Barr and Derby teawares, some…

Barr & Derby Teawares: Restored Collection

Various Barr, Flight Barr and Barr and Derby teawares, some restored

Five various antique English cabinet plates, including Derby &…

Antique English Cabinet Plates: Derby & Chamberlains (Set of 5)

Five various antique English cabinet plates, including Derby & Chamberlains, 26 cm diameter (largest)

Two Victorian Derby Porcelain serving dishes, 'Harrow', circa…

Victorian Derby Porcelain Harrow Serving Dishes

Two Victorian Derby Porcelain serving dishes, 'Harrow', circa 1880s, 30 cm x 20.5 cm and 24.5 cm x 23.5 cm

An English Bourne Denby Derby 'Tally Ho' tankard & a lidded jar,…

Brown Glazed Hunting Tankard and Jar, c.1945

An English Bourne Denby Derby 'Tally Ho' tankard & a lidded jar, c.1945, brown glaze, with hunting scene hand painted on a band of pale green, marked to base, chips to edge of dish [2]

Good selection of antique English porcelain and pottery to…

Antique English Porcelain and Pottery Collection

Good selection of antique English porcelain and pottery to include majolica leaf plate, Derby, antique plates and bowls etc

Mid 19th century Derby plate painted with winter roses signed R…

Winter Roses Derby Plate by R. Bier

Mid 19th century Derby plate painted with winter roses signed R Bier with other plate

Derby cabinet plate c.1880

1880 Derby Cabinet Plate

Derby cabinet plate c.1880

Early 19th century Bloor Derby porcelain plate, with 'In North…

Bloor Derby Plate: North Wales Scene, Handpainted Flowers

Early 19th century Bloor Derby porcelain plate, with 'In North Wales' scene, circa 1820/25, handpainted flowers, some gilt losses and hairline, 25 cm diameter

Two antique Derby candlesticks, cobalt blue and gilt decoration,…

Antique Derby Candlesticks: Cobalt Blue & Gilt Decoration, 20cm High

Two antique Derby candlesticks, cobalt blue and gilt decoration, with red marks to base 20 cm high

19th century S&H Derby small jug with applied flower

S&H Derby Flower Jug

19th century S&H Derby small jug with applied flower

A large English Bloor Derby porcelain bowl with hand painted…

English Bloor Derby Porcelain Bowl with Floral Sprays

A large English Bloor Derby porcelain bowl with hand painted floral sprays and gilt edge, circa 1830. Minor chip. Width 28 cm

Antique Derby porcelain Indian tree pattern plate circa…

Antique Indian Tree Pattern Plate, 1800-1825

Antique Derby porcelain Indian tree pattern plate circa 1800-1825, diameter 23.5 cm

Derby puce mark slops bowl, circa 1795, pattern 110

Derby Puce Slop Bowl, 1795, Pattern 110

Derby puce mark slops bowl, circa 1795, pattern 110

A Derby gadroon edged plate, circa 1820, a lobed plate brightly…

Gadroon-Edged Spring Flower Plate

A Derby gadroon edged plate, circa 1820, a lobed plate brightly decorated with four loose arrangements of spring flowers and sprigs; red painted mark underside, diameter 26 cm

Three early English porcelain pieces, including Derby dish (c.…

Early English Porcelain: Derby and Chelsea Pieces

Three early English porcelain pieces, including Derby dish (c.1840); and Chelsea (?) cup and saucer

A small Derby sauce tureen c1815

1815 Derby Sauce Tureen

A small Derby sauce tureen c1815

Antique Derby Imari pattern plate

Antique Imari Derby Plate

Antique Derby Imari pattern plate

Three late 18th century Derby teabowls of ribbed form, each 4.5…

Late 18th Century Derby Ribbed Teabowls

Three late 18th century Derby teabowls of ribbed form, each 4.5 cm x 8 cm tall.

An 18th century Derby porcelain tea cup and saucer with blue…

18th Century Derby Porcelain Tea Cup & Saucer

An 18th century Derby porcelain tea cup and saucer with blue and gilded decoration. Crowned Derby mark.

An early 19th century Bloor Derby trio of tea cup, coffee can…

Imari Trio with Teacup Crack

An early 19th century Bloor Derby trio of tea cup, coffee can and saucer in Imari pattern, crack to teacup.

An Derby Chinoiserie style soup bowl. An Derby Chinoiserie…

Chinoiserie Soup Bowl by An Derby

An Derby Chinoiserie style soup bowl. An Derby Chinoiserie style soup bpwl

Large blue & white platter, willow pattern platter, Bloor Derby…

Blue and White Ceramic Platter Set

Large blue & white platter, willow pattern platter, Bloor Derby plate, cheese plate and cover

Derby shell shaped serving dish & matching plate, red Derby…

Red Derby Shell Dish & Plate, c.1820

Derby shell shaped serving dish & matching plate, red Derby mark, c.1820

An early 19th century Bloor Derby Scrumpy boy. (damaged,…

Bloor Derby Scrumpy Boy, 19th Century (Restored, Damaged)

An early 19th century Bloor Derby Scrumpy boy. (damaged, restored) height 13 cm

A Derby fluted trio, 1782-1,800, pattern 127, decorated with…

Derby Fluted Trio with Cobalt and Gilt Decoration

A Derby fluted trio, 1782-1,800, pattern 127, decorated with cobalt bands and pendant and dentil gilt borders, puce mark underside to all, height 6.5 cm, and 4.5 cm, (cups) diameter 14 cm

A Derby soup bowl and matching plate, circa 1820, the scallop…

Derby Soup Bowl and Plate Set, 1820

A Derby soup bowl and matching plate, circa 1820, the scallop edged and gadrooned plates with a central floral reserve, three shaped reserves to the rims and lavishly gilded with festoons, vegetal motifs and fruits; iron red mark of period, diameter 23 cm…

A Chelsea Derby dish and a Derby plate, circa 1769-1784, gold…

Chelsea Derby Dish and Derby Plate

A Chelsea Derby dish and a Derby plate, circa 1769-1784, gold anchor period, and circa 1800-25 period, an oval lobed dish with a gilt dentil border, decorated with green festoons with black highlights; a lobed plate with underglaze blue cornflower…

A Derby floral plate, 1770-80 period, with incised 'N' mark and…

Derby Floral Plate, 1770-80

A Derby floral plate, 1770-80 period, with incised 'N' mark and painted mark, the gently lobed plate sprigged with polychrome flowers and a central blue ring entwined with trailing gilt vines, the rim with a gilt enriched blue border; incised and painted…

Selection of antique China including Derby etc, Minton blue and…

Antique China Collection: Derby, Minton Blue & White (9)

Selection of antique China including Derby etc, Minton blue and white (9)

An early 19th century Derby porcelain trio with painted and…

Derby Porcelain Trio with Floral Spray Decoration

An early 19th century Derby porcelain trio with painted and gilt floral spray decoration. Width 18 cm

'Derby' Imari pattern shallow plate

Imari Shallow Plate in Derby Pattern

'Derby' Imari pattern shallow plate

A late 18th century English porcelain tea cup and saucer with…

18th Century English Porcelain Tea Set with Floral Design

A late 18th century English porcelain tea cup and saucer with hand painted flower and gilded decoration. Possibly Derby

Stevenson and Hancock Derby dish, Imari pattern, late 19th…

Late 19th Century Imari Derby Dish by Stevenson and Hancock

Stevenson and Hancock Derby dish, Imari pattern, late 19th century

An early porcelain floral shallow dish, Derby marked

Derby Porcelain Floral Shallow Dish

An early porcelain floral shallow dish, Derby marked

Four Bloor Derby cups & saucers, in puce & gilt, 1820-1840, as…

Puce & Gilt Derby Cups and Saucers (1820-1840)

Four Bloor Derby cups & saucers, in puce & gilt, 1820-1840, as inspected

Early 19th century Derby porcelain pot pouri urn 9.5 cm high,…

Derby porcelain pot pourri urn, no lid

Early 19th century Derby porcelain pot pouri urn 9.5 cm high, no lid

Early 13 piece dessert set. Derby? including 11 plates (1…

Derby Dessert Set with Painted Blossom Pattern

Early 13 piece dessert set. Derby? including 11 plates (1 cracked) & two various comports. All with painted blossom pattern, gilt rims. Estate late Margaret Goldfinch. Diameter 23 cm. (plates)

A Regency shell shaped dessert dish with a landscape view,…

Regency Shell Dessert Dish with Landscape View

A Regency shell shaped dessert dish with a landscape view, circa 1815, unmarked, in the Derby manner, the moulded scallop shell dish finely decorated with a central river landscape populated with a cottage, cowherd and cattle, the cavetto with sponged…

A Derby floral plate, circa 1815, decoration in the manner of…

Derby Floral Plate, Moses Webster Style (9 words)

A Derby floral plate, circa 1815, decoration in the manner of Moses Webster, the plate with four single blooms of differing species to the rim, and centred with an arrangement of bright enamel summer blooms, iron red mark underside, diameter 25 cm

A Derby Oriental style plate, circa 1795, the scallop edge…

Imari-style Derby Plate, 1795

A Derby Oriental style plate, circa 1795, the scallop edge Imari plate with a shallow spiral motif to the rim, decorated with oak leaves and acorns in underglaze blue, overpainted in green iron red enamel and gilt; with faux Chinese character marks…

A pair of Derby side plates, c. 1800

Derby Side Plates, c. 1800

A pair of Derby side plates, c. 1800

A Derby cabinet plate, circa 1825 decorated with a large finely…

Floral Derby Cabinet Plate, 1825

A Derby cabinet plate, circa 1825 decorated with a large finely painted floral spray to the centre and four blooms to the border possibly painted by Moses Webster inscribed mark to base: standard mark for date 25 cm diameter

Antique Derby cup and saucer c.1825

1825 Derby Cup and Saucer

Antique Derby cup and saucer c.1825

Derby blue ground plate with gilding

Gilded Derby Blue Ground Plate

Derby blue ground plate with gilding

'Derby' Imari pattern small dish

Small Imari Derby Dish

'Derby' Imari pattern small dish

Two Regency Derby plates, floral decoration and gilt…

Regency Derby Plates with Floral and Gilt Decoration

Two Regency Derby plates, floral decoration and gilt embellishment, minor chips.

Antique Derby 'Imari' red mark teapot, C1820 (restoration to…

Restored Derby Imari Teapot, c. 1820

Antique Derby 'Imari' red mark teapot, C1820 (restoration to spout)

Antique Derby plate, blue script mark c1780

Blue Script Derby Plate, c. 1780

Antique Derby plate, blue script mark c1780

19th century Derby porcelain jar and cover, of ovoid form,…

Flower-Painted Derby Porcelain Jar and Cover

19th century Derby porcelain jar and cover, of ovoid form, decorated with painted flowers in enamel in rich tones of purple, yellow, green, blue and orange on a powder blue ground

Antique early 19th century Derby plate

Early 19th Century Derby Plate

Antique early 19th century Derby plate

A Bloor Derby plate with a Japan pattern

Bloor Derby Plate: Japan Pattern

A Bloor Derby plate with a Japan pattern

Derby sauce boat, late 18th century

18th Century Derby Sauce Boat

Derby sauce boat, late 18th century

Early Derby 'Imari' bowl, two cups and a creamer, C1820,all…

Early Imari Bowl, Cups, Creamer C1820 with Red Mark

Early Derby 'Imari' bowl, two cups and a creamer, C1820,all with red factory mark to base (bowl has early stapled restoration)

Three Derby coffee cans, red mark, c.1820s

1820s Derby Coffee Cans with Red Mark

Three Derby coffee cans, red mark, c.1820s

Victorian Derby imari pattern serving dish

Victorian Imari Serving Dish for Derby

Victorian Derby imari pattern serving dish

Antique Derby cup, saucer & plate set, Imari pattern, red…

1880s Imari Derby Cup, Saucer & Plate Set

Antique Derby cup, saucer & plate set, Imari pattern, red factory mark, circa 1880s

Antique Bloor Derby scenic heart shape dish circa 1830, hand…

Bloor Derby Scenic Heart Dish, 1830

Antique Bloor Derby scenic heart shape dish circa 1830, hand painted with a rural scene near Derby. Red Bloor Derby mark. 25 cm wide.

Antique Derby Imari cup and saucer c.1825

1825 Derby Imari Cup & Saucer

Antique Derby Imari cup and saucer c.1825

A Derby coffee can and saucer, circa 1770-1782 period, pattern…

Derby Coffee Can and Saucer, 1770-1782

A Derby coffee can and saucer, circa 1770-1782 period, pattern 55, the fluted can and saucer with dentil bordered rims, and gilt bands of circle patterns and trailing vines; painted puce mark underside to both, height 7 cm, (cup) diameter 13.5 cm, (saucer)

A Derby Imari plate, 1782-1,800 period, decorated in a typical…

Derby Imari Plate with Peony and Prunus

A Derby Imari plate, 1782-1,800 period, decorated in a typical palette with peony and prunus to the dish, with lavish cell patterned and vegetal borders; puce mark underside, diameter 24.5 cm

A Samson of Paris 'Beggar Magician', circa 1890. The…

Parisian Beggar Magician Figurine

A Samson of Paris 'Beggar Magician', circa 1890. The impoverished beggar dressed as an 18th century character with a harlequin vest and carrying a pair of rabbits; with a mock Derby mark underside (Derby never made this pattern). Height 16 cm

Three items of silver plate, comprising a pear shaped jug with…

Silver Plate Set with Jug, Ash Tray, and Covered Bowl

Three items of silver plate, comprising a pear shaped jug with a foliate C scroll handle and a diaper pattern overall; an Elkington & Co hammered work ash tray of low bowl form with a pie crust rim; and a cylindrical Derby & Co international covered bowl…

Derby oval dish with Imari decoration circa 1815 printed marks,…

Imari Decorated Derby Oval Dish, 1815

Derby oval dish with Imari decoration circa 1815 printed marks, width approx 29 cm

Set of ten English Derby style porcelain plates, of scalloped…

Floral Derby Style Porcelain Plates with Gilt Accents

Set of ten English Derby style porcelain plates, of scalloped form, decorated with floral sprays and scroll work, in tones of cobalt, orange and white and accented in gilt, diameter 24 cm (10)

19th century Derby porcelain specimen plate, of circular form,…

Derby Porcelain Specimen Plate with Nasturtium and Grape Vine

19th century Derby porcelain specimen plate, of circular form, painted with central image of 'Nasturtium' in tones of orange and green, surrounded by a raised border of grape vine motif, accented in gilt

A Derby floral plate, circa 1810-15, pattern 36, the plate with…

Derby Floral Plate with Gilded Border and Spring Flowers

A Derby floral plate, circa 1810-15, pattern 36, the plate with a richly gilded border, centred with a loose arrangement of spring flowers, roses, tulips, bluebells, and soft glaucous foliage; iron red marks and numerals underside, diameter 22.5 cm

A small Derby porcelain urn 13.5 cm high

Miniature Derby Porcelain Urn - 13.5cm

A small Derby porcelain urn 13.5 cm high

A Derby custard cup & Cover, circa 1800 painted and gilt with…

Derby Custard Cup, Cover & Teacups (Set of 3)

A Derby custard cup & Cover, circa 1800 painted and gilt with blue bands; and two teacups, circa 1800 (3)

A pair of Regency Derby cabinet plates, decorated in the Imari…

Regency Imari Derby Cabinet Plates, 24.5cm Diameter

A pair of Regency Derby cabinet plates, decorated in the Imari pattern and palette, red painted mark to base, diameter 24.5 cm.

Old French Derby/ bowler hat

Vintage French Derby Hat

Old French Derby/ bowler hat

Set six early circa 19th Duesbury Derby side plates with hand…

Duesbury Derby Hand-Painted Side Plates

Set six early circa 19th Duesbury Derby side plates with hand painted and gilded foliate border, 22 cm dia.

Early 19th century Derby attributed urn circa 1820, 15.3 cm high

Derby Urn, Early 19th Century

Early 19th century Derby attributed urn circa 1820, 15.3 cm high

1925-39 album including 1931 Muratti 'Australian Racehorses'…

Vintage Horse Racing Card Collection

1925-39 album including 1931 Muratti 'Australian Racehorses' [24]; 1938 Gallaher 'Racing Scenes' [48]; 1936 Gallaher 'Famous Jockeys' [48]; 1933 Players 'Derby and Grand National Winners' [49/50]; 1928 Wills 'New Zealand Race Horses' [41/50], mainly…

Two Bloor Derby Imari palette bowls, each with moulded handle…

Bloor Derby Imari Palette Bowls, Circa 1830

Two Bloor Derby Imari palette bowls, each with moulded handle and under glaze Bloor Derby red mark, Circa 1830

A pair of George III Derby bowls, plain white with two gilded…

George III Derby Bowls with Dragon Crest

A pair of George III Derby bowls, plain white with two gilded bands, crested to the well with a demi-fire breathing dragon, painted mark to reverse, c.1806-1825. Diameter 19 cm

Early Derby shaped dish decorated with bees and butterflies

Bee and Butterfly Derby Dish

Early Derby shaped dish decorated with bees and butterflies

Two Derby Imari creamers, silver oblong shape, circa 1825, 14…

Derby Imari Creamers, Silver Oblong Shape, Circa 1825

Two Derby Imari creamers, silver oblong shape, circa 1825, 14 cm high (tallest).

Antique Derby Old Imari pattern pieces comprising, 2 cups, a…

Antique Imari Cups, Saucer & Plate with Armorial, 1890

Antique Derby Old Imari pattern pieces comprising, 2 cups, a saucer & cake plate, saucer has been repaired, circa 1890, each having an armorial

A Derby Named View slop bowl, 1800-1825 period, 'View in…

Derby View Slop Bowl with Romantic Landscapes

A Derby Named View slop bowl, 1800-1825 period, 'View in Scotland' and 'Near Verona Italy', romantic landscape scenes to oval cartouches with gilt embellishments and bands to the rims; red mark underside and titles, height 7.5 cm, diameter 16 cm

Early 13 piece dessert set. Derby? including 11 plates & two…

Derby Dessert Set with Blossom Pattern

Early 13 piece dessert set. Derby? including 11 plates & two various comports. All with painted blossom pattern, gilt rims. Depth 23 cm (plates)

English Derby plate, in rich Imari colours C.1870 (no. 495),…

English Derby plate, in rich Imari colours C.1870 (no. 495), depth 23 cm

A large Derby dish and cover, circa 1820, with 1806-1825 red…

Large Derby Dish and Cover with Floral Sprigs

A large Derby dish and cover, circa 1820, with 1806-1825 red painted mark, painted numerals 78, the floral sprigged cream dish with a moulded domed cover with scroll and floral designs, the flattened top with a leaf and fruit finial picked out in gilt,…

A pair of white Ware slip moulded putti, after Derby, and a…

White Ware Putti with Dolphins and Baskets

A pair of white Ware slip moulded putti, after Derby, and a pair of white Ware putti with Dolphins, late 19th to early 20th century, a pair of putti carrying baskets supported by small bocages and raised on rococo bases, faint red stamp to foot; a pair of…

Three named view tea wares a Derby, a teabowl and saucer, in…

Three Derby Tea Wares with Landscapes and Cottage Design

Three named view tea wares a Derby, a teabowl and saucer, in the manner of Billingsley at Mansfield, circa 1795- 1802, unmarked, but known Derby pattern 600, a saucer depicting 'Sir R Steel's Cottage at Primrose Hill' surrounded by a gilt and orange…

An early Derby floral plate, circa 1770, with incised 'N' mark,…

Derby Floral Plate, 1770

An early Derby floral plate, circa 1770, with incised 'N' mark, the plate with a fluted border polychrome decorated in bright hues with three floral posies and various sprigs; incised mark only underside, diameter 18.5 cm

A Derby lozenge shaped dish, circa 1806-10, the scallop edge…

Derby Lozenge Dish with Floral Sprays

A Derby lozenge shaped dish, circa 1806-10, the scallop edge lobed dish with a meandering gilt grape vine border, a broad pale blue grey border with three informal brightly coloured floral sprays, a white bordered oval to the centre ; with iron red mark…

Bloor Derby 'View In Italy' hand painted plate, circa 1820-40,…

Bloor Derby Italy Plate, 1820-40, Hand Painted, 22cm

Bloor Derby 'View In Italy' hand painted plate, circa 1820-40, 22 cm diameter approx

A Duesbury Derby sugar basin and cover. 14 cm high, 20 cm long

Duesbury Derby sugar basin and cover

A Duesbury Derby sugar basin and cover. 14 cm high, 20 cm long

A twin handled pedestal Derby dish, 1800-1825, the rectangular…

Twin-Handled Derby Pedestal Dish

A twin handled pedestal Derby dish, 1800-1825, the rectangular dish of undulating form and a deep bowl, with pierced foliate strap handles and raised on a low and spreading oval foot, with gold arabesques and flowers on a deep blue border, gilded edges…