Royal Crown Derby Crushed Velvet Grey Charnwood Saucer (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Royal Crown Derby Charnwood Saucer in Crushed Velvet Grey is part of a bone china tableware collection designed around the visual interplay of texture, colour, and pattern. The grey...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Diameter
- 150
- Dimensions
- 23(H) x 150(Ø)mm | 1(H)" x 6(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Royal Crown Derby Charnwood Saucer in Crushed Velvet Grey is part of a bone china tableware collection designed around the visual interplay of texture, colour, and pattern. The grey colourway draws on the aesthetic of crushed velvet, using surface detailing and tonal depth to create a backdrop that frames plated food clearly without competing with it. This is a considered piece of tableware rather than a neutral commodity saucer — the decoration is deliberate and the finish is to the standard expected of Royal Crown Derby bone china.
In service, bone china of this quality performs reliably across the temperature range typical of hot beverage service. The construction is suitably robust for regular commercial use, and the format works naturally within afternoon tea covers, formal dining, and hotel lounge service where presentation standards are high. The pack of six suits a standard cover set or allows rotation across a section without mixing patterns mid-service.
A few practical points worth noting:
- Bone china requires careful handling in busy wash-up environments — stacking discipline matters
- The decorative finish should be checked against your existing china for compatibility if mixing across a table
- The Crushed Velvet range is available in three colourways, which the manufacturer states can be mixed intentionally for effect
- An optional 22ct gold finish is available on select pieces within the collection for occasions where additional formality is required
This saucer is best suited to hotel restaurants, private dining rooms, afternoon tea specialists, and any operation where tableware presentation is integral to the guest experience. It is not a general-purpose catering saucer and would be out of place in high-turnover casual environments where durability under volume is the primary concern.
If you are building a full cover or coordinating across a wider afternoon tea service, our team are happy to talk through what works together before you commit to quantities.
Key Features
- Bone china construction suitable for hot beverage and dining service
- Crushed Velvet Grey pattern with deliberate textural surface decoration
- Compatible with other Charnwood colourways for intentional mixed presentation
- Pack of six supports standard cover rotation without pattern breaks
- Optional 22ct gold finish available on select pieces within the collection
Operational Benefits
- Frames plated food clearly without overwhelming the table presentation
- Consistent pattern across a pack supports uniform cover standards in service
- Mixing colourways within the range adds visual variety without mismatching
- Bone china weight and finish signals quality to guests in formal settings
- Designed for afternoon tea service where visual impact is operationally important
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Diameter
- 150
- Dimensions
- 23(H) x 150(Ø)mm | 1(H)" x 6(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Bone China
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Temperature range
- 2°C to 100°C
- Weight
- 182g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Not ideally. The Charnwood saucer is a decorative bone china piece designed for settings where presentation is a priority — afternoon tea, hotel lounge service, and formal dining. In high-turnover environments where china takes heavy daily handling, a more robust general-purpose saucer is likely a better fit.
- Yes — the Charnwood collection is specifically designed so that the three colourways can be used together intentionally. This gives operators flexibility when building afternoon tea covers or creating a varied table setting without the result looking mismatched.
- Bone china with surface decoration benefits from careful stacking and handling in wash-up to avoid glaze chipping and pattern wear. Industrial dishwasher use is common in commercial settings, but maintaining good stacking discipline and avoiding overcrowding in racks will extend the life of the finish noticeably.