ANTIQUE ROYAL CROWN DERBY DESSERT PLATE SET OF 6. Hand painted birds and foliage grace the front of these beautiful plates. With gold and scalloped edges and easily stackable these plates can be used for any occassion. Produced between 1921 – 1964 according to the backstamp. Great condition- only one plate has a chipped edge as shown, otherwise great condition with light wear/ fade to painted details consistent with age and use. All plates have been photographed to look over for details. Founded in 1750 by Andrew Planche and William Duesbury in Derby, England, the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company. Is one of the oldest original English manufacturers of fine bone china. Dating to the Georgian. Era, it has operated for more than 265 years. In 1761, the company, then called Derby Porcelain. Created its first commemorative piece for the coronation of King George III. In 1775, King George III recognized the uniqueness and high quality of Derby Porcelain, giving the company the honor of using a crown on its back stamp. In the years following the first royal appointment, the company employed some of its finest artistic creators, such as watercolor landscape painter Zachariah Boreman. Flower painters William Billingsley, William Pegg and Walter Withers; and figure painters Richard Askew and James Banford. The company produced the most sought-after collectible pieces in its history under the direction of William Duesbury II. He died at 34 and his full vision for the company went unrealized; it subsequently entered a period of decline. In 1811, Robert Bloor. Revived the company by employing excellent painters and producing exquisite serving pieces. That featured the Japanese Imari. Style of bold colors and lavish details. The popular design continues to be produced today. Modern pieces such as the paperweight collection also remain in demand more than 40 years after their introduction. Under the creative control of different partners over time, the company has had three main locations. Its current base of operations is in Derby, where it continues to produce fine ceramics. ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND REVIEWED. DUE TO BEING PRE OWNED THEY MAY CONTAIN MARKS, DISTRESSING, HOLES OR OTHER IMPERFECTIONS. INTERNATIONAL ORDERS DO TAKE MORE TIME. FOR ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR ORDER, PLEASE MESSAGE US. OUR TEAM WILL RESPOND PROMPTLY TO ASSIST YOU.