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Antique Thomas & Son Imperial Derby Dessert / Luncheon Plates - $75 (Tucson)
condition:
good
make / manufacturer:
Thomas Hughes & Son
model name / number:
Imperial Derby
size / dimensions:
6” x 6”
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Set of 5
6” x 6”
Great condition for being 100+ years
Thomas Hughes & Son "Imperial Derby" pattern saucer with a teacup. Made in Longport, England. The pattern name "Imperial Derby" suggests a connection to the Royal Crown Derby porcelain company, known for its high-quality bone china.
Royal Crown Derby has a long history, dating back to the 18th century, and was initially known as Derby Porcelain before becoming Crown Derby and eventually Royal Crown Derby. The company is renowned for its fine bone china and ornamental items.
The "Imperial Derby" pattern is likely one of the many designs produced by Thomas Hughes & Son, who were known for their pottery in the Longport area of England. The mark on the saucer indicates that it is likely from this period of production.
The pottery mark on the bottom of the piece reads "J. Hughes & Sons Ltd., Longport, England." This indicates the piece was likely produced by J. Hughes & Sons of Longport, England, a pottery company that was active in the 19th and early 20th centuries. While the exact date of manufacture is difficult to pinpoint without more context, it is likely that the piece was made sometime between the late 1800s and the early 1900s.
The design is a sepia transfer hand colored with the imari colors of cobalt blue, green and rust made popular by the Victorian discovery of china from the Imari region of Japan.