Royal Crown Derby Crushed Velvet Grey Charnwood Teapot (1.05Ltr)
Product Description
The Royal Crown Derby Charnwood Teapot in Crushed Velvet Grey is a bone china teapot designed for formal dining and afternoon tea presentation at a professional level. It forms part...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 1.05Ltr | 37oz
- Colour
- Grey
- Dimensions
- 41(H)mm | 1½(H)"
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Product Description
The Royal Crown Derby Charnwood Teapot in Crushed Velvet Grey is a bone china teapot designed for formal dining and afternoon tea presentation at a professional level. It forms part of the wider Charnwood collection, which draws its aesthetic from the texture and depth of crushed velvet fabric, using pattern, colour, and proportion to create tableware that frames food and beverage service without overpowering it.
In a front-of-house setting, the grey colourway works particularly well where operators want to create a cohesive table aesthetic that complements food presentation. The collection is designed to be mixed across its available colourways or used consistently as a single-colour set, giving operators flexibility when building or refreshing a table scheme. At a capacity of just over a litre, this teapot is suited to individual or two-cover service rather than shared large-table pouring.
Key practical points for service use:
- Bone china construction — durable enough for regular service with appropriate handling
- Designed to complement food presentation, not compete with it
- Works as part of a mixed or matched colourway scheme within the Charnwood range
- Suitable for temperatures up to 100°C, appropriate for standard tea service
- Sized for individual or two-cover service at approximately one litre
As bone china, this teapot requires careful handling in a busy pass or clearing environment. It is not designed for heavy-stack storage or rough service conditions. It is best suited to operations where tableware handling standards are managed — fine dining, hotel afternoon tea, private dining, or high-end café service.
This teapot is well suited to establishments running a structured afternoon tea menu or formal beverage service where tableware presentation is part of the guest experience. If you are outfitting a larger operation or need guidance on building a complete table scheme using the Charnwood range, the team is happy to help you work through the options.
Key Features
- Bone china construction rated for service temperatures up to 100°C
- 1.05Ltr capacity sized for individual or two-cover tea service
- Crushed Velvet Grey glaze designed to complement food presentation
- Part of a multi-colourway collection suitable for mixed table schemes
- Proportioned and weighted at 472g for stable, controlled pouring
Operational Benefits
- Elevates afternoon tea presentation without overwhelming the food display
- Consistent colourway across the range supports a cohesive table scheme
- Suitable capacity reduces over-serving and helps manage portion control
- Bone china finish maintains a premium appearance through regular service cycles
- Flexible across mixed or matched colourway schemes to suit varying service styles
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 1.05Ltr | 37oz
- Colour
- Grey
- Dimensions
- 41(H)mm | 1½(H)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Bone China
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Temperature range
- 2°C to 100°C
- Weight
- 472g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The Charnwood teapot is well suited to structured afternoon tea service where individual or two-cover pouring is the norm. For very high-volume operations where speed of turnover and durability under frequent handling are the priority, it is worth discussing whether bone china is the right material choice for your specific service environment before committing to a full set.
- Royal Crown Derby does not specify dishwasher suitability in the product data for this piece, and bone china in general can be vulnerable to the high temperatures and detergents used in commercial glasswashers or dishwashers. We would recommend confirming care requirements with our team before putting this into a machine-wash cycle in a commercial setting.
- The Charnwood collection is designed so that its colourways can be used individually as a consistent set or mixed across a table scheme — the proportions, texture, and pattern weight are balanced to ensure they work together rather than clash. If you are planning a mixed scheme across a dining room or event space, the team can help you assess how the grey sits alongside the other available colourways.