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The production of Derby porcelain dates from the second half of the 18th century, although the authorship and the exact start of the production remains today as a matter of conjecture. More important is the fact that the production of porcelain in Derby predates the commencement of the works of William Duesbury , started in when he joined Andrew Planche and John Heath to create the Nottingham Road factory, which later became the Royal Crown Derby.
Dating early Derby is slightly more difficult than the more modern Royal Crown Derby, but dating Derby porcelain is much easier than many of the early English porcelain factories. Marks on the bases of early soft paste Derby figures indicate the points where supports were used to prevent the porcelain sticking during the firing of the glaze.