Vintage Royal Crown Derby Aves Gold Dinner Plate (27cm) | English Bone China

Vintage 1970s Royal Crown Derby Aves Gold Dinner Plate (27cm)

A luminous statement piece for the table (or wall), this Vintage Royal Crown Derby Aves Gold dinner plate features an intricate parade of Birds of Paradise and peacocks woven through luxuriant foliage, finished in lavish 22-carat gold hand-gilding. The design was adapted by painter Albert Gregory from a historic embroidery pattern, creating a pattern that feels both ornate and beautifully balanced.

Crafted in England from fine bone china, it’s the kind of piece that instantly elevates a setting—perfect for special-occasion dining, layering into a maximalist tablescape, or styling on open shelving for a hit of gold.

Details

• Maker: Royal Crown Derby (England)

• Pattern: Aves Gold / Gold Aves

• Material: Fine Bone China with 22-carat gold hand-gilding

• Size: 27cm diameter (11 inches)

• Reference: AVEGOL00100

• Backstamp reads:
  Derby China / Royal Crown Derby / English Bone China / GOLD AVES / A.1235 / XXXVI (1973)

Design notes 

• The Aves design is known for its dramatic birds and trailing feathers, adapted from an embroidery pattern by Albert Gregory.

• “Gold Aves” is widely referenced as introduced/designed in 1961 and remains in production.

Condition 

This plate is in excellent condition with no visible signs of use. Most probably kept as a cabinet piece and never used. Please review photographs closely.

Care:

Dishwasher safe, though handwashing is advisable; not microwave safe (due to gold).