Antique Royal Crown Derby Covered Jar or Tea Caddy, Hand Painted

  

CONDITION: Excellent, without defects of any kind. This porcelain covered jar or tea caddy was produced in England by Royal Crown Derby in1890. The date cipher indicates this year.

It is 4 1/2 inches tall, including the lid. It has a diameter of 4 1/2 inches. The body of the jar is melon ribbed. The lid has a little pagoda shape.

It has a warm, cream-colored ground in a silky matte finish. The decorations are hand painted. Clusters of blossoms float across the surface. Little buds and petals seem to blow in the breeze.

A collar of green leaves accents the neck. The flowers are outlined in gold and there is fine hand gilding on the lid. It has a delicate, feminine feel. FOR OUR CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE US. The Post Office requires this.

This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Cookware, Dinnerware & Serveware\Jars". The seller is "betsybabe" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Antique: Yes
2. Color: Multicolor
3. Year Manufactured: 1890
4. Item Length: 4 1/2 inches
5. Vintage: Yes
6. Brand: Royal Crown Derby
7. Type: Covered Jar or Tea Caddy
8. Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
9. Item Height: 4 1/2 inches tall
10. Production Style: Hand Decorated Porcelain
11. Production Technique: Fine Antique Hand Painted Porcelain
12. Backstamp: Printed
13. Item Width: 4 1/2 inches diameter