FOR SALE: SET OF 8 ROYAL CROWN DERBY OLDE AVESBURY BREAD, DESSERT PLATES. This English Royal Crown Derby Olde Avesbury Bread and Butter Plates set of 8 is in excellent condition. The items have no chips, no cracks, etc… These Bone China plates each. They are outlined in 22k gold and are beautifully designed with birds and flowers in mutliple dark, rich colors. All are bold and glossy. The backs of the p. Lates are marked Royal Crown Derby England with a crown mark. See other bone china items in last scans. Elegant Royal Crown Derby Olde Avesbury pattern dates back to 1932 when it was housed in the Royal Crown Derby Archives. The Aves pattern originated from an embroidery pattern by painter, Albert Gregory, and is adorned with dramatic birds of paradise and peacocks with elegant trailing feathers. Royal Crown Derby Olde Avesbury is embellished in 22 carat gold for an elegance that never dates.