Royal Crown Derby
2011-03-23 Royal Occasions
The upcoming Royal Wedding on April 29th has inspired this review of royal commemoratives from the British ceramics industry. Collectors have some wonderful opportunities to mark this memorable occasion.
In addition to the Royal Crown Derby and Moorcroft designs already announced, Royal Doulton are planning a figurine of Miss Middleton in her wedding gown – let us know your interest. Read the rest of this entry »
Royal Crown Derby
Royal Crown Derby is one of the oldest porcelain factories in the world and has enjoyed royal patronage since 1775 when King George III granted the rare honor of incorporating a crown into the factory backstamp. A century later, in 1890, Queen Victoria added to the accolades by bestowing ‘Royal’ in their title.
2011-03-16 St. Patrick’s Day
St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and March 17th is celebrated by the Irish and their descendants all over the world. Irish-Americans in particular enjoy the day in the society of fellow countrymen – more than 100 American cities host St Patrick’s Day parades at which ‘everybody is Irish’ Read the rest of this entry »
