Spring-Summer 2014 sees the launch of Royal Crown Derby’s Tulips collection, a new floral pattern inspired by a series of botanical paintings produced by William Quaker Pegg in 1813.

Echoing the explosion of flower-patterned prints on the Fashion catwalks this year, Tulips is defined by a bold and expressive floral design. A reworking of hand painted watercolours by William Quaker Pegg created especially for Royal Crown Derby, the original Tulips motif has been re-interpreted by Royal Crown Derby designer Lisa Law and artfully arranged across a range of tableware pieces to create a stunning new look.

The intricately textured pattern features vibrant red and sunshine yellow tulips, produced using hand painted artwork. The brushwork of the artwork celebrates the subtle details of the flower, whilst clever application of colour perfectly accentuates the pure white finish of the fine bone china.

Andrew Klimecki, Creative Director for Royal Crown Derby, comments; “The historical archive at Royal Crown Derby is a treasure trove of artistic talent. The Quaker Pegg paintings are some of our most cherished pieces, and would have remained confined to our museum if it hadn’t been for the vision of our in-house design team who saw the potential to breathe new life into the original works. Our new Tulips collection is an irresistible take on the archive paintings. One which captures the intrinsic mood of William Quaker Pegg’s artwork but updates the tulip motif to create a playful new composition.”

Perfect for a relaxed tea with friends, romantic brunch for two, or indulgent treat for one, the Tulips tableware collection comprises plates, a teapot, breakfast cup and saucer set, a cream jug, a drip bowl and tea strainer, a coffee cup and saucer set, and covered and open sugar bowls. A showpiece three tier cake stand completes the collection.

Royal Crown Derby, founded in 1750, is known for producing exceptional bone china tableware and gifts. It has produced many notable patterns for royal palaces and other luxury venues. In 2014, the company embarked on an extraordinary new chapter to produce tableware services that are fresh, modern and relevant to lifestyles of today.

The Tulips collection from Royal Crown Derby will be available from April 2014. For more information please visit http://www.royalcrownderby.co.uk.

The Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company is an internationally renowned manufacturer of fine bone china tableware, giftware and collectables. It is owned by one of the world’s leading tableware suppliers, Steelite International.

It employs 168 people and manufactures the highest quality English Fine Bone China, Giftware and Collectibles at its factory in Derby, England.

The present factory was established in 1878 but the business traces its origins to the original factory which was set up in Nottingham Road in about 1750. Queen Victoria granted permission to include the title "Royal" in the company name in 1890.

The Royal Crown Derby has global distribution in more than 34 countries. Its Collectors Guild has more than 3,000 members worldwide.