Royal Crown Derby Crushed Velvet Grey Charnwood Saucer (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Charnwood Saucer in Crushed Velvet Grey is part of Royal Crown Derby's Charnwood bone china collection, which uses surface pattern and tonal depth to reference the texture of crushed...
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 Charnwood Saucer in Crushed Velvet Grey is part of Royal Crown Derby's Charnwood bone china collection, which uses surface pattern and tonal depth to reference the texture of crushed velvet fabric. The grey colourway is quietly distinctive — considered enough to contribute to a table setting without competing with plated food or floral arrangements. This is a decorative saucer with a clear purpose in formal or semi-formal service contexts, not a plain utility piece.
Bone china at this standard carries itself well in hot beverage service. The material retains heat without distorting under the temperature range typical of tea and coffee service, and the quality of the fired finish holds up under regular commercial use when handled correctly. The pack of six supports a standard table cover or allows rotation across a section while maintaining a consistent pattern throughout service.
A few practical points worth considering before committing to quantities:
- Bone china requires careful stacking and wash-up discipline — the decorative finish can chip if poorly handled at volume
- The Crushed Velvet range is produced in three colourways, which the manufacturer states can be mixed intentionally for a layered table effect
- A 22ct gold finish is available on select pieces within the collection for settings where additional formality is required
- Check pattern and colourway compatibility against any existing china in use if coordinating across a wider cover
This saucer is well suited to hotel restaurants, private dining rooms, afternoon tea specialists, and similar operations where tableware presentation is a meaningful part of the guest experience. It is not intended for high-turnover casual environments where throughput and robustness under volume are the primary requirements.
If you are putting together a full cover or coordinating pieces across an afternoon tea service, we are happy to talk through what works well together before you place an order.
Key Features
- Bone china construction fired to Royal Crown Derby's standard quality specification
- Crushed Velvet Grey pattern with tonal surface detailing for defined visual depth
- Compatible with two further colourways in the Crushed Velvet range for intentional mixing
- Pack of six supports a standard table cover or section rotation
- Optional 22ct gold finish available on select Charnwood collection pieces
Operational Benefits
- Elevates hot beverage presentation in formal and semi-formal dining settings
- Consistent pattern across a pack of six supports a coherent table throughout service
- Colourway mixing option allows operators to create a layered, considered table aesthetic
- Bone china quality meets presentation expectations in hotel and fine dining environments
- Deliberate decorative finish reduces reliance on additional table dressing to achieve effect
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
- It is well suited to environments where presentation standards are consistently high — hotel lounges, private dining rooms, and afternoon tea specialists are the most natural fit. In high-turnover environments where bone china sees heavy handling at volume, the decorative finish requires careful wash-up discipline to maintain its appearance over time.
- Royal Crown Derby state that the three colourways in the Crushed Velvet range are designed to be mixed intentionally, which gives operators some flexibility when building a cover or creating a layered table setting. If you are planning a mixed-pattern service, it is worth seeing the colourways together before ordering quantities.
- Bone china performs reliably in commercial dishwashers but requires stacking discipline — overloading racks or allowing pieces to knock together is the most common cause of chipping at the rim or decoration. For a collection at this level, a considered wash-up routine and designated storage protects the finish and extends the working life of the cover.