Fine English Bone China. Footed cup and saucer, service for 8. Cup, 2 1/4″ height, 4″ diameter. Iron red, cobalt blue and exquisitely hand applied 22 carat gold combine to stunning effect. This ornate Old Imari pattern 1128 embodies many Japanese and Oriental influences in both food and life, making it the perfect partner to both contemporary and traditional table settings. The company, particularly known for its high-quality bone china, has 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. The factory at 194 Osmaston Road, Derby, built in 1877, has produced china since 1880. The distinctive pattern number 1128, Old Imari, dates back to 1882, where it is recorded in Royal Crown Derbys Pattern Book number 2. Inspired by traditional designs imported from Japan and China to Europe in the early decades of the 18th Century for the aristocracy to showcase their wealth and exude luxury, owners often made spectacular displays to showcase their Imari Wares. Manufacturers throughout Europe started creating stunning porcelain pieces inspired by these wonderful wares in the late 18th century and early 19th centuries, bringing this style to the forefront of fashionable taste. Many versions of the Imari design have been created, but pattern number 1128 or Old Imari is just as popular today as it ever has been with discerning customers and collectors alike, creating a stunning timeless design. One place you will have seen this tableware is in Harry Selfridge’s home on the popular TV series, Mr. Selfridge, which centers on the real-life story of an American visionary and founder of the upmarket London department store that bears his name. Please comparison shop online for previously owned pieces to understand the value represented here! The item “Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Footed Tea Cup & Saucer Service for 8, bone china” is in sale since Tuesday, February 20, 2018. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Pottery & China\China & Dinnerware\Royal Crown Derby”. The seller is “sfziff” and is located in Palm Beach, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Russian federation, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.
- Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
- Object Type: Tea Cup & Saucer
- Brand: Royal Crown Derby
- Color: Iron red, cobalt blue, 22k gold
- Model: Old Imari 1128