Vintage Royal Crown Derby Imari 8310 Bone China Teacup & Saucer, Hand-Gilded English Porcelain

A beautiful vintage Royal Crown Derby bone china teacup and saucer in the richly decorative Imari Pattern 8310. The set features the classic Derby Imari palette of cobalt blue, iron red and gilt, with Japanese-inspired floral and ornamental motifs arranged in a striking and highly collectable design.

The cup has an elegant fluted rim, a refined gilt handle and richly gilded border detail, while the saucer continues the same bold Imari decoration with strong display presence. The underside bears the Royal Crown Derby “Made in England” backstamp and the pattern number 8310.

Details

Item: Teacup and saucer set
Maker: Royal Crown Derby
Origin: Made in England
Pattern: Imari 8310
Date / Period: Early to mid 20th century, circa 1920s–1940s
Material: Bone china / porcelain
Decoration: Imari-style design with cobalt blue, iron red and rich gilt detailing
Cup Size: 7.5 cm diameter, 6 cm height
Saucer Size: 15.5 cm diameter
Set Includes: One teacup and one saucer
Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Condition

Excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of age. No chips, cracks or repairs noted. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.

Historical and Collector Context

Royal Crown Derby is one of England’s most celebrated porcelain manufacturers, admired for its fine bone china, richly gilded decoration and long tradition of Japanese-inspired Imari patterns. Derby’s Imari wares became especially popular for their bold use of cobalt blue, iron red and gold, a colour combination inspired by Japanese and Chinese export porcelain.

Pattern 8310 is part of this decorative Imari tradition, combining floral ornament, stylised borders and generous gilding in a refined English porcelain form. Pieces such as this were made for elegant tea service as well as cabinet display, and they remain highly collectable among admirers of Royal Crown Derby and English Imari porcelain.

A striking Royal Crown Derby Imari 8310 teacup and saucer, ideal for collectors of Derby porcelain, English bone china, Imari pattern wares and refined vintage tea service pieces.