Description
Royal Crown Derby's Traditional Imari pattern 2451 covers this coffee cup and saucer with cobalt panels, iron-red motifs and gilded detail. The small scale and closely worked decoration suit a display of marked English porcelain. A historic lead-wrapped repair to the cup handle is part of the object's story, but also makes this a decorative collector's piece rather than a cup for serving drinks.
The supplied identification records Royal Crown Derby England backstamps on both pieces and pattern number 2451 on the saucer. These marks support the maker and pattern identification; the decoration is consistent across the pair. The handle repair is expressly recorded in the existing listing and must not be obscured by the ornamental appeal of the pattern. Because lead is present in that old repair, the set should not be used for serving food or beverages. It may instead be displayed alongside other tea and coffee table pieces. The selectable variant grades its condition Good and reports no other visible damage, but the photographs cannot establish the absence of every hidden crack or previous intervention. For more context on the decoration and identification, see the Journal guide to Imari-inspired ceramics.
- Maker: Royal Crown Derby, England, as recorded on both backstamps.
- Dimensions: Cup 7.5 cm high; saucer 11 cm wide, as listed.
- Condition: Good; historic lead-wrapped handle repair. Decorative use only, not for food or drink.
- Features: Traditional Imari pattern 2451, cobalt and iron-red panels, gilding and marked saucer.
- Period: Antique; early 20th century according to the supplied identification.
- SKU: SKU-00562.
A historically revealing pair for collectors of Royal Crown Derby, repaired porcelain or Traditional Imari decoration.