A wonderfully petite piece of English sporting history, this antique Royal Crown Derby demitasse cup and saucer features charming fox and hound imagery rendered against soft countryside landscapes. The cup depicts a hound in full pursuit, while the coordinating saucer reveals a beautifully detailed fox at its center. Delicate gilt edging and the cup’s elegant angular handle finish the set beautifully. Small in scale but exceptionally good in character, this is the sort of piece made for a collected coffee table, desk, bar, or hunt-inspired display.
CONDITION Stunning antique condition with age-appropriate wear, including light wear to the gilt and decoration consistent with use and age.
SIZE Demitasse size.
PROVENANCE England, circa 1930s.
MAKER Royal Crown Derby. Red crown backstamp with “Made in England” and registered design number Rd. No. 758225.
MATERIAL English bone china with hand-finished gilt decoration.
STYLING SUGGESTIONS Tuck it atop a stack of sporting books, style it alongside antique hunt prints and leather accessories, or simply use it for an after-dinner espresso. We especially love the pairing of the hound on the cup with the fox hidden beneath—a wonderfully subtle nod to the hunt.
