Royal Crown Derby 'Derby Posies' 46-Piece Set

Extensive Royal Crown Derby 'Derby Posies' set comprising of 13 teacups (3 with obvious cracks), 10 saucers, a pitcher, cream jug, large teapot, cheese knife, cranberry bowl, 2 lidded vegetable tureens, 3 small dishes, and 8 each dinner plates, bread / butter plates, salad plates, small bowls and soup bowls with saucers

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Ewer / Pitcher - A type of jug with a narrow neck bulbous body and wide spout, originally used for carrying and storing liquids such as water or wine. In medieval times they were the source of water to wash ones hands during and after a meal. later the shape was used for vessels in silver, gold, glass and ceramics.

In Victorian times they were made in ceramics and occasionally glass with a matching basin, and sometimes other accessories such as a soap holder or toothbrush holder. Their purpose was to provide facilities for personal washing In the early 19th century were often enclosed in purpose built stands, and later resided on a washstand..

Sometimes the words "ewer" and "pitcher" are used interchangably, but a pitcher is generally considered to be a jug, and would have a wide mouth, and a gently tapering body.

This item has been included into following indexes:

Royal Crown Derby (England), item types
- bowls and comports 77
- dinner sets 50
- plates and platters 164
Royal Crown Derby (England), patterns - Posies pattern 84