{"product_id":"vintage-turtle-paperweight-by-royal-crown-derby-from-the-imari-paperweight-collection","title":"Vintage 1986 Royal Crown Derby Turtle Paperweight Imari English Bone China","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage 1986 Royal Crown Derby Turtle Paperweight Imari English Bone China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in England 1986. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 1 7\/8\" High x 4 3\/4\" Long x 2 3\/4\" Wide, 183 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming vintage Royal Crown Derby Turtle Paperweight, produced in 1986 as part of the celebrated Imari Paperweight Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in England from fine bone china, the turtle is richly decorated in Royal Crown Derby's distinctive Imari palette, featuring deep cobalt blue and iron-red coloration accented by extensive hand-applied gilt decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elaborate pattern covers the turtle's shell and body, giving this small sculptural piece the highly decorative appearance for which Royal Crown Derby's animal paperweights are particularly collected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside bears the red Royal Crown Derby \/ English Bone China factory mark together with the Roman numeral date cypher XLIX, dating this example to 1986.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example also retains its black base stopper, characteristic of earlier Royal Crown Derby paperweights. Later examples are frequently encountered with gold-colored stoppers, making the black stopper an appealing feature of this early-production example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Turtle was introduced during the early years of Royal Crown Derby's enormously successful series of collectible animal paperweights. Dating to 1986, this example was made only a few years after the model's introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition.\u003cspan\u003e The porcelain appears free of chips, cracks, crazing, or visible repairs. The richly applied Imari decoration remains vibrant, with the extensive gilt decoration retaining a bright, lustrous appearance and showing little apparent wear. The facial details and painted decoration are well preserved. The underside shows minor expected shelf\/contact wear consistent with age and display. \u003c\/span\u003eOriginal black stopper is present.\u003cspan\u003e Please review photographs for additional condition details. Brand \u003c\/span\u003eDisplay Not Not Included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Crown Derby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49291504484602,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/8614\/4762\/files\/IMG_4172-Photoroom.jpg?v=1783019864","url":"https:\/\/pauljacobsantiques.com\/products\/vintage-turtle-paperweight-by-royal-crown-derby-from-the-imari-paperweight-collection","provider":"Paul Jacobs Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}