Derby Posies Large Coffee Pot Dimensions are approximately: Length handle to spout: 23.5cms (9 1/4 ins). Height to top excluding lid: 21cms (8 1/4 ins). Capacity: 6 cups This elegant and large size coffee pot was produced by prestigious English china company Royal Crown Derby. The coffee pot is decorated with the charming Derby Posies floral pattern with posies of colourful wild flowers scattered around the body and lid. The pot has a fluted form and is further enhanced with a’rope’ twist handle and is embellished with generous gold trims to the handle, spout and lid. Royal Crown Derby has created numerous variations of the popular’Posy’ pattern since the early 1900’s… Royal Crown Derby is manufactured at the Osmaston Road Factory which dates from 1877 to the present day… Lovely vintage coffee pot… Made of exceptional quality English china and should last many years yet, with care. As the years pass, these lovely china items become more precious… Pieces are damaged, lost or collections are broken up. The good news for collectors is that quality pieces should not only hold their value but increase over time. Condition: In excellent vintage condition commensurate for age and use. No chips, fractures, crazing or discolouration. Pattern, trims and colour all excellent. Backstamp: Royal Crown Derby English Bone China Pattern: Derby Posies now discontinued Circa: XLIX = 1986 Additional Info: The Derby Porcelain company was founded in the mid 1750’s at the Chelsea works factory in Derby. In 1775 the company was given permission to add the word Crown by King George III in recognition of their outstanding craftsmanship. With the appointment of a Royal Warrant in 1890 by Queen Victoria, the company became known as Royal Crown Derby. Royal Crown Derby is one of the United Kingdoms most iconic brands and is still manufactured exclusively in the UK… Please view the photos carefully as they form part of the description. Why our customers love us! Track Page Views With.