Royal Crown Derby Crushed Velvet Pearl Charnwood Cup 220ml (x6)
Product Description
The Charnwood Cup is part of Royal Crown Derby's Crushed Velvet Pearl collection, a range of bone china tableware designed to complement formal food and beverage presentation rather than compete...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 220ml | 7¾oz
- Dimensions
- 60(H)mm | 2½(H)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Charnwood Cup is part of Royal Crown Derby's Crushed Velvet Pearl collection, a range of bone china tableware designed to complement formal food and beverage presentation rather than compete with it. The Crushed Velvet pattern uses surface texture, proportion, and a restrained Pearl colourway to create a considered backdrop at the table — the kind of detail that reads well in afternoon tea, private dining, and hotel restaurant settings where the tableware itself forms part of the guest experience.
Bone china construction gives these cups a refined appearance alongside a reasonable level of durability for front-of-house use, provided they are handled and stored with appropriate care. The material performs well across the temperature range expected of hot beverage service. The Pearl colourway sits within a three-colourway collection, which gives operators some flexibility when it comes to mixing across a table or keeping a consistent look throughout a service. Select pieces within the collection are also available with a hand-applied 22ct gold finish for services looking to elevate the presentation further.
A few practical points worth noting before specifying these cups:
- Bone china of this quality is generally hand-wash recommended — confirm dishwasher compatibility before committing to high-turnover service use
- Sold in packs of six, which suits smaller operations, top-up purchasing, or staged outfitting rather than large initial orders
- The decorative finish requires careful handling in storage and service to maintain presentation standards over time
This collection is most at home in hotels, fine dining restaurants, private members' clubs, and dedicated afternoon tea venues where tableware presentation is a deliberate and considered part of the offer. Operations requiring larger pack sizes or more robust everyday china may find other ranges within the catalogue a better fit for their volume and handling demands.
If you're putting together a tableware specification and want to talk through how the Crushed Velvet Pearl collection sits within your service style, the team is glad to help you think it through.
Key Features
- Bone china construction in the Crushed Velvet Pearl decorative colourway
- 220ml capacity suited to standard hot beverage and afternoon tea service
- Part of a three-colourway collection allowing consistent or mixed table settings
- Optional 22ct hand-applied gold finish available on select pieces in the range
- Sold in packs of six, suited to top-up purchasing or smaller initial outfits
Operational Benefits
- Elevates table presentation in fine dining and afternoon tea environments
- Consistent colourway range supports cohesive or varied table styling
- Bone china weight and finish conveys quality to guests at the point of service
- Pack-of-six format allows controlled stock investment and staged purchasing
- Refined proportions frame hot beverages without drawing focus from the food
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 of this quality and with a decorative finish is generally hand-wash recommended to preserve the pattern and surface over time. We'd advise confirming dishwasher suitability directly with the team before committing these cups to high-turnover service, particularly if machine-washing is the only practical option for your operation.
- Yes — the collection is offered in three colourways, and the pieces are designed with consistent proportions and pattern structure across the range, which makes mixing colourways across a table a straightforward styling decision. Whether you keep a single colourway throughout or vary it by cover or occasion is largely a matter of the look you want to achieve.
- For a smaller or boutique operation, six cups can form a workable starting point, but most commercial services will need to order multiple packs to cover a full sitting with adequate backup for breakages. The pack format is particularly practical for top-up purchasing once an initial service is established.