A rare 12″ x 8.25″ Bloor period Royal Crown Derby platter in the early King’s pattern, featuring cobalt, iron red, and gilt detailing with a gadroon edge. This form is undocumented in standard references, suggesting a limited production or custom commission. Pattern : Early King’s, gadroon-style edge. Size : 12″ x 8.25″. Condition : No chips or cracks; moderate wear to central gilding. Use : Dessert platter, serving dish, or cabinet display. A rare survivor from the painterly height of Bloor’s Derby, ideal for collectors seeking uncommon forms with strong decorative presence. ? Uncatalogued Derby Series. This piece belongs to a small group of Royal Crown Derby forms not currently documented in standard online references. While its pattern and palette align with Bloor-period traditions, its dimensions and shape suggest a less common production run-possibly a dessert or serving form. Collectors are encouraged to share insights or parallels from private archives or printed catalogues. Robert Bloor assumed control of the Derby factory in 1811, ushering in a golden age of painterly excellence and ornamental innovation. Though he initially retained the Duesbury marks, by 1825 the “Bloor Derby” name began appearing on backstamps. His tenure is marked by. A shift toward richly gilded Imari and floral designs. The introduction of gadrooned edges and more sculptural forms. The gradual adoption of transferware alongside hand-painting. The Bloor period ended in 1848, when operations moved to King Street, but its legacy endures in the lavish, painterly pieces that collectors now prize as museum-grade artifact.