Royal Crown Derby Crushed Velvet Pearl Charnwood Cup 220ml (x6)
Product Description
The Royal Crown Derby Charnwood Cup is part of the Crushed Velvet Pearl collection, a range of bone china tableware designed to provide a considered backdrop for food presentation in...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 220ml | 7¾oz
- Dimensions
- 60(H)mm | 2½(H)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Royal Crown Derby Charnwood Cup is part of the Crushed Velvet Pearl collection, a range of bone china tableware designed to provide a considered backdrop for food presentation in formal dining and afternoon tea service. The collection draws on the visual texture of crushed velvet as its design reference, using a combination of surface pattern, colour, and proportion to frame food without competing with it.
In practice, the Charnwood Cup works well in settings where the tableware itself needs to contribute to the overall presentation — afternoon tea, private dining, and hotel restaurant service being the most common applications. The Pearl colourway sits within a collection offered in three colourways, which means services can be mixed across a table or kept consistent depending on the look required. An optional 22ct gold hand-applied finish is available on select pieces for operators looking to elevate the offer further.
From an operational standpoint, bone china construction gives these cups reasonable durability for front-of-house use when handled and stored correctly, and the material is suitable across a wide temperature range appropriate for hot beverage service. Key considerations for operators include:
- Bone china tableware of this quality is generally hand-wash recommended — confirm dishwasher suitability with the supplier before use in high-turnover service
- Sold in packs of six, which suits smaller services or top-up purchasing rather than large initial outfits
- The decorative finish warrants careful handling and storage to maintain presentation standards over time
This collection is best suited to hotels, fine dining restaurants, private members' clubs, and afternoon tea venues where tableware presentation is a deliberate part of the guest experience. For higher-volume operations requiring larger pack quantities or more robust everyday china, other ranges within the catalogue may be worth considering.
If you're building or refreshing a tableware specification and want to discuss how the Crushed Velvet Pearl collection fits within your service style, the team is happy to help you work through the options.
Key Features
- Bone china construction suitable for hot beverage service up to 100°C
- 220ml capacity appropriate for standard tea and coffee cup service
- Crushed Velvet Pearl pattern designed to frame food without visual competition
- Available in three colourways for mixed or coordinated table presentation
- Optional 22ct gold hand-applied finish available on select collection pieces
Operational Benefits
- Elevates afternoon tea presentation without overshadowing food styling
- Mixed colourway options give operators flexibility in table setting design
- Consistent bone china quality supports premium guest experience expectations
- Pack-of-six format suits top-up purchasing and smaller venue outfitting
- Considered proportions and texture create visual impact at point of service
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 220ml | 7¾oz
- Dimensions
- 60(H)mm | 2½(H)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Bone China
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Temperature range
- 2°C to 100°C
- Weight
- 187g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Bone china with decorative finishes, particularly those with gold detailing, is generally more vulnerable to dishwasher chemicals and temperature cycles than standard vitrified ware. We'd recommend confirming the specific care requirements with Royal Crown Derby before putting these through commercial dishwashers, as the decorative finish can degrade with repeated machine washing.
- That depends on your cover count and how frequently you're turning tables. As a working guide, most operators aim for at least 1.5 times their peak cover count in cups to allow for service in progress, items in wash, and breakage. With packs of six, it's straightforward to calculate quantities — get in touch if you'd like help working through the numbers for your operation.
- Yes — the collection has been designed with mixed use in mind. The three colourways within the range are intended to complement one another, so operators can combine them across a table setting or keep a consistent single colourway depending on the aesthetic they're working to. This gives flexibility when refreshing an existing specification or building a new one.