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Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Imari Coffee Cup & Saucer 4591
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Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Imari Coffee Cup & Saucer 4591

1900 - 1920
Sold 17 December 2025 · The Fancy Fox
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A very pretty antique Royal Crown Derby coffee cup and saucer, of lobed shape, in a very decadent imari pattern with a mazarine blue ground smothered in gilded scrolls. A large circular reserve in the centre of the saucer and mirrored around the lower half of the cup depicts stylised leaves and flowers framed with a gilt seaweed and diaper pattern border. The blue, gilt covered ground reserves chrysanthemums in salmon and pale green enamel and two shaped reserves with a simple vine decoration and gilt dotted background. Inside the cup rim is a stylish shaped blue border with gilt scrolls and the rims and ornate scrolled handle are also gilded.

Factory marks to the bases and painted pattern number 4591.

The cup measures 6cm (2 3/8") high and 7.4cm (2 7/8") high and the saucer measures 14.3cm (5 5/8") wide.

In excellent condition with no damage or repair and no discernible handling wear.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
14.3cm (5.63")
Depth
14.3cm (5.63")
Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this Imari Coffee Cup and Saucer to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1184121
Dealers Internal Reference
FA1918
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Description
A very pretty antique Royal Crown Derby coffee cup and saucer, of lobed shape, in a very decadent imari pattern with a mazarine blue ground smothered in gilded scrolls.
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A large circular reserve in the centre of the saucer and mirrored around the lower half of the cup depicts stylised leaves and flowers framed with a gilt seaweed and diaper pattern border.
The Fancy Fox

The blue, gilt covered ground reserves chrysanthemums in salmon and pale green enamel and two shaped reserves with a simple vine decoration and gilt dotted background. Inside the cup rim is a stylish shaped blue border with gilt scrolls and the rims and ornate scrolled handle are also gilded.

fig 1. An antique Royal Crown Derby porcelain coffee cup and saucer decorated in a traditional Imari pattern featuring cobalt blue, iron red, and gilt scrollwork.
fig 1. Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Imari Coffee Cup & Saucer 4591

Factory marks to the bases and painted pattern number 4591.

The cup measures 6cm (2 3/8") high and 7.4cm (2 7/8") high and the saucer measures 14.3cm (5 5/8") wide.

In excellent condition with no damage or repair and no discernible handling wear.

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
14.3cm (5.63")
Depth
14.3cm (5.63")
Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Imari Coffee Cup and Saucer to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1184121
Dealers Internal Ref
FA1918
The Fancy Fox
The Fancy Fox
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2015

Offering fine porcelain and pottery, 18th century and later, silver, glass and other small attractive pieces

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Archive I An antique Royal Crown Derby porcelain coffee cup and saucer decorated in a traditional Imari pattern featuring cobalt blue, iron red, and gilt scrollwork. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Imari Coffee Cup & Saucer 4591

Archive II An antique Royal Crown Derby porcelain coffee cup and saucer decorated in a traditional Imari pattern featuring cobalt blue, iron red, and gilt scrollwork. View II
Archive III An antique Royal Crown Derby porcelain coffee cup and saucer decorated in a traditional Imari pattern featuring cobalt blue, iron red, and gilt scrollwork. View III
Archive IV An antique Royal Crown Derby porcelain coffee cup and saucer decorated in a traditional Imari pattern featuring cobalt blue, iron red, and gilt scrollwork. View IV
Archive V An antique Royal Crown Derby porcelain coffee cup and saucer decorated in a traditional Imari pattern featuring cobalt blue, iron red, and gilt scrollwork. View V
Archive VI An antique Royal Crown Derby porcelain coffee cup and saucer decorated in a traditional Imari pattern featuring cobalt blue, iron red, and gilt scrollwork. View VI
Archive VII An antique Royal Crown Derby porcelain coffee cup and saucer decorated in a traditional Imari pattern featuring cobalt blue, iron red, and gilt scrollwork. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Royal Crown Derby porcelain coffee cup and saucer decorated in a traditional Imari pattern featuring cobalt blue, iron red, and gilt scrollwork. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Royal Crown Derby porcelain coffee cup and saucer decorated in a traditional Imari pattern featuring cobalt blue, iron red, and gilt scrollwork. View IX
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An antique Royal Crown Derby porcelain coffee cup and saucer decorated in a traditional Imari pattern featuring cobalt blue, iron red, and gilt scrollwork.
Antique Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Imari Coffee Cup & Saucer 4591
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An antique Royal Crown Derby porcelain coffee cup and saucer decorated in a traditional Imari pattern featuring cobalt blue, iron red, and gilt scrollwork.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCups & Saucers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style[Imari, Victorian]
  • Material[Porcelain, Bone China, Gold Leaf]
  • ColourMulticolour
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 14.3 cm (6 in) x D 14.3 cm (6 in)

FAQs

The Imari style originated in Japan during the Edo period and was extensively exported to Europe. By the 18th and 19th centuries, English factories such as Royal Crown Derby adapted these characteristic designs, combining cobalt blue, iron red, and gilt detailing.

These pieces are crafted from fine bone china or porcelain, hand-painted with underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze iron red, and heavily embellished with raised gilding fired at high temperatures.

Authenticity is typically verified by examining the makers marks on the underside, which evolved through various crown and cipher stamps across different periods, alongside pattern numbers and hand-painted worker marks.

Imari porcelain adds vibrant colour and historical texture to modern interiors when displayed on open shelving, within glass cabinets, or arranged on decorative trays.

Antique porcelain should be washed exclusively by hand using lukewarm water and mild detergent, avoiding dishwashers, abrasive sponges, and prolonged soaking to protect the delicate gilding and enamels.
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