Derby Crown refers to the Derby Crown Porcelain Company, which operated between 1877 and 1890 before receiving royal patronage and becoming Royal Crown Derby. The company produced exceptionally high-quality porcelain, renowned for its richly gilded decoration, hand-painted floral designs and finely crafted tablewares. Antique Derby Crown pieces are highly regarded by collectors for their beauty and historical significance. *Related Terms*\ Bone China, Derby Porcelain, English Porcelain, Royal Crown Derby, Porcelain.