Moore n' Wife

ROYAL CROWN DERBY

The Royal Crown Derby porcelain company is the oldest or second oldest remaining English porcelain manufacturer, based in Derby, England. The company, particularly known for its high-quality bone china, having produced tableware and ornamental items since 1750. It was know as Derby Porcelain until 1773, when it became Crown Derby the “Royal ” being added in 1890. The factory closed down in the past under Royal Doulton ownership, but production was revived under new ownership of Hugh Gibson and Pearson family.