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Crown Derby

British  

noun

  1. a type of porcelain manufactured at Derby from 1784–1848

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The rhythm of the Triple Crown — Derby first Saturday in May, Preakness two weeks later, Belmont Stakes three weeks after that — is made to seem like a magical tradition when, really, fear of change is what keeps it the same.

From Washington Post

Crown Derby, the beds, the dogs, the fleas on the dogs, the lot.

From Literature

Royal Crown Derby has a series of designs in the works, like a heart-shaped tray for 75 pounds and a 150 pound octagonal plate finished in gold.

From Seattle Times

Royal Crown Derby, a porcelain manufacturer, has been making commemorative products since the coronation of King George III in 1760.

From New York Times

“One of the things that the collectors insist is that it has that level of information and detail applied to the design,” said Steven Rowley, Royal Crown Derby’s sales and marketing director.

From New York Times