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Crown Derby Porcelain Company (Manufacturer)

This moustache cup was made by Royal Crown Derby, whose name is stamped on the underneath of the cup and saucer. It has a white base colour, with decoration in gold, blue and red.

1 moustache cup and saucer: porcelain; good condition

MERL miscellaneous note - 'Crown Derby Porcelain Company: established in 1877 was an entirely new factory specializing in high quality productions. After the visit of Queen Victoria in 1890 the prefix ''royal'' was added to the name of the company and the words Royal Crown Derby placed above the mark.' [from 'The Collector's Encyclopaedia of English Ceramics' by Bernard and Therle Hughes, p. 64]', MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – 'CUP AND SAUCER (MOUSTACHE) // Crown Derby // stamped on underneath of cup + saucer: // 'Royal Crown Derby' // cup: 8 x 8cm (height x diameter at rim) // saucer: 15.5cm (diameter) // white base with decoration in gold, blue and red. // elaborate handle on cup'

1890 - 1890

Cup, Saucer