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WWII Royal Crown Derby Gilded Fleur-de-Lis Trellis Porcelain Cake Server c1940 For Sale

WWII Royal Crown Derby Gilded Fleur-de-Lis Trellis Porcelain Cake Server c1940
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WWII Royal Crown Derby Gilded Fleur-de-Lis Trellis Porcelain Cake Server c1940:
$65.00

Vintage Royal Crown Derby Gilded Cake Server (Boxed)Up for sale is a beautiful, historically fascinating vintageRoyal Crown Derbycake slice / pie server. The handle features an exquisite, hand-finished 22k gold-gilded heraldic fleur-de-lis cross design nestled within an oval cartouche, beautifully flanked by an intricate geometric trellis mesh and scrollwork pattern on a pristine white fine bone china pistol grip handle.The metal blade features a clean, authentic etched factory backstamp confirming it was produced in England during the1940–1945 World War II wartime production era. Near the base of the handle, the original hand-painted gilder\'s mark is visible in the gold overglaze, proving its human hand-craftsmanship.Detailed Condition Report
  • The Server:Excellent vintage condition.The white fine bone china handle is entirely free of chips, cracks, crazing, or old restorations. The 22k gold detailing is incredibly bright, crisp, and intact with minimal to no surface rubbing. The server blade retains a highly reflective sheen with only very minor, faint cleaning swirls consistent with gentle vintage storage.
  • The Presentation Box:Shows significant vintage wear, structural age, and damage.The interior satin and velvet linings exhibit noticeable yellowing, dark age-related staining, and visible fabric fraying along the upper inner seam. Structurally, the aged cardboard core has a deep split on the lower back corner, causing one of the small brass hinges to pull completely free from its backing. The brass hinge flap itself is fully intact and included but is currently loose. The front brass closure clasps function perfectly.
The box is sold strictlyas-isto preserve its raw, authentic condition for serious collectors or restoration enthusiasts. Please review all high-resolution macro photos closely as they serve as the primary visual description.🏷️ Item Details
  • Optimized Listing Title:Vintage Royal Crown Derby Gilded Fleur-de-Lis & Trellis Porcelain Handled Cake Server Slice, Boxed c.1940-1945 WWII Era
  • Brand:Royal Crown Derby
  • Pattern / Design Style:Gilded Heraldic Fleur-de-lis with Geometric Trellis Mesh
  • Product Type:Cake Slice / Pie Server / Dessert Server
  • Materials:Fine Bone China (Handle) & Chrome/Stainless Steel (Blade)
📜 Historical SignificanceThis specific server features a horizontal block text stamp reading\"Royal Crown Derby, Made in England\"without any accompanying small dots, lines, or Roman numeral year cyphers. This clean, un-cyphered mark explicitly places its production within theWorld War II window (1940–1945). During the war, British pottery factories heavily simplified or dropped year-coding protocols entirely due to severe wartime material shortages, restricted labor pools, and emergency factory reorganization.Furthermore, the handle features a hand-paintedgilder’s markdirectly in the gold overglaze right above the metal collar ring. This tiny, stylized cursive symbol serves as a permanent artist signature, proving that the intricate 22k gold detailing was hand-gilded by a master factory craftsman rather than machine-printed.📐 Size & Weight Specs
  • Total Length:10 inches(as shown clearly against the ruler alignment photo)
  • Item Weight (with box):7.7 ounces
  • Estimated Shipping Weight:12 to 14 ounces(Packed safely in a box with bubble wrap)
  • Recommended Shipping Class:USPS Ground Advantage (Under 1 lb)
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