Royal Crown Derby Rectangular Shape Demitasse Cup & Saucer

Stock Number: – OWA3292

Date: - Mark used between 1877 to 1890

Materials: – China clay used by Derby was mined in Devon and Cornwall.

Country of Origin: – England

Description: – An extremely fine Derby porcelain rectangular shaped cup and saucer. The fine moulded body is decorated in the classical manner with a pale lime green ground and a band of silver overlaid with  raised gilt leaves. Furthermore, an ornate pelmet of classic gilding suspends from the border.  This pieces was made for Richard Briggs Porcelain Retailer Boston USA

Size & Weight: – The cup is 5cm tall & 4.5 & 5cm across the rectangular rim and the saucer is 10.25cm x 9cm across, the whole weighs 130g.

Condition: – The porcelain has no chips, cracks, hairlines, crazing, losses or restoration. The decoration, silver band, gilding and gilt beads are all intact. See images.

Photography: - Please look at the images as they show a true status of this delightful cup & saucer. The colour in reality is a little more subdued/paler than the images show.There are some light reflections seen following the photography and are not discolourations to the glaze.

History & Marks:– The porcelain mark is in black and dates from 1877-1890 

Declaration:– This cup & saucer is original  Derby porcelain from the time period described. 

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