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Antique 1911 Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Pattern 1128 Hexagonal Tea Caddy with Original Lid
A beautiful and highly collectible antique Royal Crown Derby covered tea caddy, decorated in the celebrated Old Imari pattern No. 1128.
Dating to 1911, this elegant hexagonal-form caddy features Royal Crown Derby’s richly colored Imari palette of deep cobalt blue, iron red/orange, green and white, lavishly accented with extensive hand-applied gilt decoration. The body is arranged in alternating geometric and floral reserves with finely detailed gilt latticework, scrolling foliage and stylized Japanese-inspired floral motifs.
The underside bears the period Royal Crown Derby England red printed crown mark together with the factory date cypher corresponding to 1911. The removable lid is likewise Royal Crown Derby marked, making this a particularly desirable complete antique example.
Royal Crown Derby’s Old Imari wares are among the factory’s most recognizable and collectible productions. Pattern 1128 is particularly admired for its dense gilding, brilliant cobalt ground and interpretation of Japanese Imari decoration for the English luxury porcelain market.
Measurements:
Approximately 4.5 inches tall x 2.5 inches wide
Maker: Royal Crown Derby
Pattern: Old Imari No. 1128
Date: 1911
Origin: Derby, England
Material: Fine porcelain / bone china
Form: Hexagonal covered tea caddy
Decoration: Cobalt, iron red, green and white enamels with extensive gilt ornament
Condition:
Good antique condition considering its approximately 115 years of age. There is visible age-related rubbing and loss to portions of the gilding, most noticeably around the upper shoulder and top of the lid, along with minor surface wear consistent with age and handling. I do not see an obvious major crack or restoration in the photographs. Please examine all photographs closely as they form an important part of the condition description.
A striking early Royal Crown Derby piece and an excellent addition to an Old Imari 1128, English porcelain, Derby or antique tea caddy collection.
SHIPPING
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ITEM SPECIFICS:
Brand: Royal Crown Derby
Type: Tea Caddy
Pattern: Old Imari 1128
Year Manufactured: 1911
Material: Porcelain / Bone China
Color: Cobalt Blue, Gold, Red, Green & White
Origin: Derby, England
Country of Origin: England
Shape: Hexagonal
Style: Old Imari / Japanese Inspired
Theme: Floral / Oriental / Imari
Production Style: Art Porcelain
Production Technique: Hand Decorated / Gilt
Finish: Glossy / Gilt
Features: Lidded, Hand Decorated, Gilt, Antique
Vintage: Yes
Antique: Yes
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1910–1919
Era: Edwardian / Early 20th Century
Backstamp: Printed
Subject: Floral & Geometric Imari
Product Line: Old Imari
Item Height: Approx. 4.5 in
Item Width: Approx. 2.5 in
