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The Royal Crown Derby porcelain company, the derby artists, its products and its base marks:

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The royal crown derby porcelain company is a privately owned limited company. It employs about 300 people and manufactures the highest quality english fine bone china in its factory on its four and a half acre site on osmaston road, in derby, england.

antiques a-to-z - derby porcelain and the william billingsley roseOpened sometime before 1750, with the exact date of the company's founding not known. The story begins with an entrepreneur named Andrew Planche, who migrated from France to England to escape the religious suppression of the Huguenots during the early 1700’s.

After settling in england, planche decided to open a porcelain factory. He partnered with William Duesbury (a wealthy English merchant) and the two men began work on a factory in Derby.

Derby is located on the River Derwent near Trent. Proximity to the river allowed Duesbury and Planche to easily import and export raw materials as well as export the finished product. Additionally, Derby was known for its prolific silk trade and as a haven for artists.


 


In 1750, the doors of the Chelsea Works factory opened. antiques a-to-z - royal crown derby gregory vase & cover

The factory brought industry to the small town of Derby and helped the town prosper. As the company’s figurines and dinnerware became popular throughout Europe, the Chelsea Works began attracting some of the most skilled artists of the day.

Figure painting was done by Richard Askew and James Banford. Zachariah Boreman and John Brewer were hired to paint landscapes, still-lifes, and pastorals.

Intricate floral patterns were designed and painted by William Billingsley and William Pegg and under the remarkable guidance of this design team, the company established its reputation for excellence in design, quality, and craftsmanship.

antiques a-to-z - royal crown derby gregory plaqueIn 1770, William Duesbury fully acquired the famous Chelsea Works factory from his partner and he continued to work to grow his small porcelain business.

In 1775, Duesbury’s hard work was rewarded by King George III. The King bestowed upon Duesbury the rare honor of being allowed to incorporate His Majesty’s crown into the Derby backstamp. The company then became known as Crown Derby.

In 1786, William Duesbury died and the company was passed to his son, William Duesbury II. as he was educated and raised close to the porcelain business, William made an excellent leader. He set to work developing a number of new glazes and body types.

Unfortunately, William Duesbury II died in 1797 at the young age of 34.

The company was then passed to Michael Kean, and the reputation of the Derby company began to decline and many important artists left the Derby factory in search of other opportunities.


 


In 1811, to prevent any further loss of reputation, leadership of derby porcelain was passed to William Bloor.

Royal Crown Derby Imari EwerBloor had a reputation as a shrewd businessman. He was recognized as an art lover with an appreciation for works that were richly coloured and elegantly styled and under his leadership the company began designing brightly coloured Japanese imari patterns.

The new lines featured intricate geometric patterns layered with various floral designs and new artists were hired as the company restored its former glory.

In 1877, the old Derby factory was torn down and a new one erected. The opening of the impressive Osmaston Road factory would be the beginning of the modern period of Derby porcelain and crown derbys patterns became immensely popular during the Victorian era. Victorians relished the romantic and lavish designs that were produced by the Derby factory.

In 1890, By order of a Royal Warrant, Queen Victoria appointed Crown Derby as “Manufacturers of Porcelain to Her Majesty.” and the company became known as Royal Crown Derby.antiques a-to-z - royal crown derby  scottish terrier imari paperweight

Today, Royal Crown Derby is owned by S. Pearson and Son and is part of the Allied English Potteries Group.

In 1981, the company introduced a line of paperweights which have become immensely popular and Royal Crown Derby still continues to produce patterns in the imari style.

 


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