{"product_id":"royal-crown-derby-old-imari-1128-hexagonal-miniature-vase-11cm","title":"Royal Crown Derby Old Imari 1128 Hexagonal Miniature Vase 11cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis attractive small vase is an authentic piece of English bone china by Royal Crown Derby, decorated in the firm’s iconic “Old Imari” pattern no. 1128. Standing at approximately 11 cm in height, it is a hexagonal miniature vase with gently waisted sides and a flared, flat-topped rim, offering a distinctive architectural silhouette that displays the richly coloured pattern to great effect.\u003c\/p\u003e  \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is formed in fine white bone china and lavishly decorated with the Old Imari palette of deep cobalt blue, iron red and generous burnished gilt. Each of the six panels is framed by midnight blue borders enriched with intricate hand‑gilded scrollwork. Within the borders, stylised floral motifs rise vertically, combining iron‑red chrysanthemum‑type blossoms, lotus‑like blue petals and small green leaf accents in the traditional Imari manner. The arched cartouche shapes on each face recall ogee and Gothic windows, adding an elegant, almost jewel‑box quality to the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e  \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper section of the vase is encircled by a broad band of matte gilt, punctuated on alternate faces by diamond reserves filled with lattice and fan devices and by bold iron‑red floral medallions on a cobalt blue ground. Both the base and the rim are finished in a rich gold that frames the decoration and emphasizes the crisp geometry of the hexagonal form. The interior remains plain glazed white, typical of Royal Crown Derby’s small ornamental wares.\u003c\/p\u003e  \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside bears the printed Royal Crown Derby mark in dark red, together with the words “English Bone China” and the pattern title “Old Imari 1128”. There is also a date code and painter’s marks, confirming this as a fully marked factory first rather than a later copy. Collectors value the 1128 pattern as the classic expression of Derby’s interpretation of Japanese Imari, introduced in the late nineteenth century and still produced in small, highly finished quantities. Pieces in these miniature and cabinet sizes were often sold as luxury gifts or for display in vitrines and on mantel shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e  \n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition appears good from the photographs, with bright enamels and gilding showing only light, age‑appropriate wear to high points. There are no obvious cracks, chips or restoration visible on the images. As with all antique and vintage ceramics, prospective buyers may wish to inspect closely for minor surface rubbing or tiny firing imperfections, which are common in hand‑decorated wares of this period and do not detract significantly from value.\u003c\/p\u003e  \n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 11 cm Old Imari 1128 hexagonal vase is ideal for collectors of Royal Crown Derby, Imari‑inspired porcelain or English bone china more broadly. Its compact scale makes it perfect as a cabinet piece, for a dressing table, or grouped with other Imari items to create a richly coloured decorative display. The combination of precise moulding, dense hand gilding and the timeless Old Imari palette gives the vase a luxurious presence far beyond its small size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moffitts Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53941510275356,"sku":null,"price":79.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/moffitts.co.uk\/products\/royal-crown-derby-old-imari-1128-hexagonal-miniature-vase-11cm","provider":"Moffitts Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}