
Description
Royal Crown Derby "Red Aves" Extensive Dinner & Tea Service "” 64 Pieces
An exceptional and highly complete Royal Crown Derby service in the iconic Red Aves pattern, produced in fine English bone china and assembled here in an unusually comprehensive offering. Decorated in rich iron red with finely detailed exotic birds, flowering branches, and scrolling foliage inspired by 18th-century chinoiserie, each piece is finished with delicate gilt accents along the rims and handles.
Sets of this scale are increasingly difficult to find intact. With dinner, dessert, tea, demitasse, and multiple serving forms included, this service represents a true estate-level example of Royal Crown Derby craftsmanship, suitable for formal entertaining, a fully appointed dining room, or a serious collector seeking continuity across all table settings.
Maker
Royal Crown Derby, England (est. 1750)
Pattern
Red Aves "” one of Royal Crown Derby's most celebrated and enduring designs, prized for its graphic strength and timeless elegance
Set Includes "” 64 Pieces Total
Tea & Demitasse
"• Five demitasse cups
"• Six demitasse saucers
"• Seven tea cups
"• Seven tea saucers
Plates
"• Fourteen small plates (6 1/4")
"• Twelve straight-edge plates (8 1/4")
"• Twelve dinner plates (10 1/2")
Serving Pieces
"• Large round platter (13 1/2")
"• Oval platter (13" L x 10 3/4" D x 1 1/2" H)
"• Soup tureen with lid
"• Teapot
"• Coffee pot
"• Creamer and sugar bowl
Condition
Very good to excellent vintage condition throughout. Light surface wear consistent with age and careful use; gilt remains bright and well preserved across the set.
Notes
Comparable replacement retail for individual pieces is substantial; acquiring a coordinated service of this scale in one offering presents a rare opportunity.
Maker's Mark
Royal Crown Derby, English Bone China, Red Aves pattern with factory marks to underside.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good to excellent vintage condition throughout. A small chip to one teacup. Light surface wear consistent with age and careful use; gilt remains bright and well preserved across the set.
We want our customers to have complete satisfaction with their purchases. We endeavor to note any wear and tear to our pieces, but we encourage you to fully and thoroughly review all photos. We consider product photos a part of our condition report and kindly request that you to inspect them carefully before your purchase.
Dimensions:
Height: 1.5 in.
Width: 13 in.
Depth: 10.75 in.
Category: Dinnerware
Origin: United Kingdom
Materials: Bone China
Creator: Brand: Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $163.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: No International Shipping for this auction. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding. Location: This item ships from Bridgeport, CT
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
An exceptional and highly complete Royal Crown Derby service in the iconic Red Aves pattern, produced in fine English bone china and assembled here in an unusually comprehensive offering. Decorated in rich iron red with finely detailed exotic birds, flowering branches, and scrolling foliage inspired by 18th-century chinoiserie, each piece is finished with delicate gilt accents along the rims and handles.
Sets of this scale are increasingly difficult to find intact. With dinner, dessert, tea, demitasse, and multiple serving forms included, this service represents a true estate-level example of Royal Crown Derby craftsmanship, suitable for formal entertaining, a fully appointed dining room, or a serious collector seeking continuity across all table settings.
Maker
Royal Crown Derby, England (est. 1750)
Pattern
Red Aves "” one of Royal Crown Derby's most celebrated and enduring designs, prized for its graphic strength and timeless elegance
Set Includes "” 64 Pieces Total
Tea & Demitasse
"• Five demitasse cups
"• Six demitasse saucers
"• Seven tea cups
"• Seven tea saucers
Plates
"• Fourteen small plates (6 1/4")
"• Twelve straight-edge plates (8 1/4")
"• Twelve dinner plates (10 1/2")
Serving Pieces
"• Large round platter (13 1/2")
"• Oval platter (13" L x 10 3/4" D x 1 1/2" H)
"• Soup tureen with lid
"• Teapot
"• Coffee pot
"• Creamer and sugar bowl
Condition
Very good to excellent vintage condition throughout. Light surface wear consistent with age and careful use; gilt remains bright and well preserved across the set.
Notes
Comparable replacement retail for individual pieces is substantial; acquiring a coordinated service of this scale in one offering presents a rare opportunity.
Maker's Mark
Royal Crown Derby, English Bone China, Red Aves pattern with factory marks to underside.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good to excellent vintage condition throughout. A small chip to one teacup. Light surface wear consistent with age and careful use; gilt remains bright and well preserved across the set.
We want our customers to have complete satisfaction with their purchases. We endeavor to note any wear and tear to our pieces, but we encourage you to fully and thoroughly review all photos. We consider product photos a part of our condition report and kindly request that you to inspect them carefully before your purchase.
Dimensions:
Height: 1.5 in.
Width: 13 in.
Depth: 10.75 in.
Category: Dinnerware
Origin: United Kingdom
Materials: Bone China
Creator: Brand: Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very good to excellent vintage condition throughout. A small chip to one teacup. Light surface wear consistent with age and careful use; gilt remains bright and well preserved across the set.
We want our customers to have complete satisfaction with their purchases. We endeavor to note any wear and tear to our pieces, but we encourage you to fully and thoroughly review all photos. We consider product photos a part of our condition report and kindly request that you to inspect them carefully before your purchase.
We want our customers to have complete satisfaction with their purchases. We endeavor to note any wear and tear to our pieces, but we encourage you to fully and thoroughly review all photos. We consider product photos a part of our condition report and kindly request that you to inspect them carefully before your purchase.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Late 20th Century Royal Crown Derby "Red Aves" Extensive Dinner & Tea Service "” 64 Pieces
Estimate $4,800-$11,700
Starting Price
$4,800
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Mar 20, 2026 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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