Royal Crown Derby Crushed Velvet Grey Charnwood Cup 220ml (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Royal Crown Derby Charnwood Cup in Crushed Velvet Grey is a 220ml bone china teacup designed for formal dining and afternoon tea service. It forms part of the broader...
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 in Crushed Velvet Grey is a 220ml bone china teacup designed for formal dining and afternoon tea service. It forms part of the broader Charnwood collection, which is built around a considered use of texture, colour, and pattern — with the specific aim of providing a visual backdrop that complements food presentation without competing with it.
In a service environment, presentation ware of this quality earns its place at the table by doing something straightforward but important: it sets the tone before a guest has taken a single sip. The Crushed Velvet Grey colourway is one of three within the collection, and the pieces are designed to be mixed across the palette without losing visual coherence — a practical consideration for operators who run varied afternoon tea tiers or rotating menus. Selected pieces in the range carry full decorative coverage, which is particularly useful where food styling scope is limited and the crockery needs to carry more of the visual weight.
- Bone china construction — durable under regular service conditions while remaining lightweight in the hand
- 220ml capacity suits standard tea service and most filter or loose-leaf presentations
- Crushed Velvet Grey colourway designed to enhance food colour contrast on the table
- Compatible with other Charnwood pieces for mixed-palette table setting
- Available with an optional 22ct gold hand-applied finish for elevated presentation
Bone china is suitable for dishwasher use in most commercial environments, though hand-finishing — particularly any gold detailing — will always benefit from gentler handling. As with all fine china, care should be taken in high-turnover settings where breakage risk is elevated; this range is aimed at establishments where the standard of service justifies the investment in quality tableware.
The Charnwood range is well suited to hotels, fine dining restaurants, private members' clubs, and specialist afternoon tea venues. If you are fitting out a larger operation or need guidance on quantities, mix-and-match options, or the gold-finish variants, the team is happy to talk it through before you place an order.
Key Features
- Bone china construction rated for temperatures from 2°C to 100°C
- 220ml capacity suited to standard loose-leaf and filter tea service
- Crushed Velvet Grey glaze designed to contrast and complement food presentation
- Compatible across three Charnwood colourways for mixed table settings
- Optional hand-applied 22ct gold finish available for elevated service occasions
Operational Benefits
- Enhances table presentation without overshadowing plated food or pastries
- Mixed-palette compatibility reduces the need for single-pattern commitment
- Bone china weight of 187g feels substantial without fatiguing service staff
- Consistent cup size across the range supports standardised portion and service delivery
- Suitable for rotating afternoon tea tiers where visual impact must carry the experience
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
- Yes — the three Charnwood colourways have been designed to work together on the same table, which gives operators flexibility when setting different tiers of afternoon tea or rotating seasonal presentations. Many venues use the mixed-palette approach deliberately to add visual interest without introducing a second pattern entirely.
- Standard bone china handles commercial dishwasher cycles well, and the Charnwood cups are no exception under normal service conditions. If you opt for the hand-applied gold finish, it is worth considering a more careful wash programme, as abrasive detergents and high-temperature cycles can degrade decorative metallic details over time.
- For a small venue running sittings of two or three tables at a time, a pack of six provides a working set for one sitting with modest cover for breakages. Most operators running a dedicated afternoon tea service would look at multiple packs to maintain a working stock and a backup supply — the team can advise on typical quantities based on your covers and turnaround times.