Among the most popular of the English porcelain factories among collectors is Royal Worcester. The Worcester porcelain company was founded in 1751.

The First Period of Worcester (1751-76) is sometimes called the Dr. Wall period after John Wall, one of the founders and major shareholders. During this period, Worcester was using the formula for soft paste porcelain which was obtained when they took over Lund's Bristol Porcelain works in 1752.

Worcester also introduced the use of transfer printing on porcelain in 1757, which reduced the need for hand painting which was time consuming and expensive.

In 1783 Thomas Flight purchased the factory for his sons Joseph & John. This period led to a change in the porcelain paste used, achieving a much better, whiter body. The style of decoration during this period became much more neoclassical in style.

In 1793 Martin Barr became a partner in the firm. As more...

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A Worcester Kakiemon plate, circa 1760-70s, the scalloped plate…

Kakiemon Plate with Ho Ho Bird Design

A Worcester Kakiemon plate, circa 1760-70s, the scalloped plate of typical Kakiemon design with a ho ho bird perched on a rock amidst sprigged blooms in iron red, turquoise and lemon colours to a white medallion, bordered with gilt foliage and scrolls…

A fine and unusual leaf form Worcester dish, circa 1765, the…

Worcester Leaf Dish with Fruit and Flowers

A fine and unusual leaf form Worcester dish, circa 1765, the finely moulded dish of two overlapping leaves upon a rimmed base, finely and unusually decorated with summer fruits and sprigs of flowers in puce, emerald and lemon colours. Height 6.5 cm.…

A Worcester porcelain dessert plate, circa 1770, the scalloped…

Floral Worcester Porcelain Dessert Plate

A Worcester porcelain dessert plate, circa 1770, the scalloped plate with a broad fluted rim, a central medallion with a brightly coloured summer bouquet enclosed within a lace like gilded border and upon a cobalt ground. Height 3.5 cm. Diameter 20 cm

An 18th century Worcester transfer decorated sweetmeat dish and…

Worcester Transfer Sweetmeat Dish and Hancock Hexagonal Dish

An 18th century Worcester transfer decorated sweetmeat dish and a hexagonal small dish after Robert Hancock the shell shape dish with branch handle in relief, 'L'amour' pattern printed in monochrome, black line border to scalloped rim, unmarked and the…

A rare First period Worcester pickle dish, circa 1752-53 in the…

Rare 1752 Worcester Pickle Dish in Scallop Shell Shape

A rare First period Worcester pickle dish, circa 1752-53 in the shape of a scallop shell, a border of chevrons moulded around the foot rim, delicately painted in colours with Chinese style sprigs and a border of florets linked by pencil scrolls, red line…

Three First period blue and white Worcester plates, circa 1770…

Blue and White Worcester Plates, 1770

Three First period blue and white Worcester plates, circa 1770 Two plates painted in blue with a central landscape panel bordered by fan and circular panels reserved on a blue ground, pseudo Chinese marks; together with a lobed rim smaller plate, "…

A Dr Wall Worcester blue and white saucer dish, decorated with…

Butterfly and Flower Saucer Dish

A Dr Wall Worcester blue and white saucer dish, decorated with butterflies and flowers. Crescent mark. Diameter 12.5 cm

A Worcester Queen Charlotte pattern plate, circa 1775, incised…

Worcester Queen Charlotte Plate, 1775

A Worcester Queen Charlotte pattern plate, circa 1775, incised B mark. 19 cm diameter

A Worcester blue and white twig handled moulded leaf dish, open…

Worcester Blue Leaf Dish, 1770

A Worcester blue and white twig handled moulded leaf dish, open crescent mark, circa 1770. 25 cm wide

A pair of Worcester blue scale ground moulded cabbage leaf…

Worcester Cabbage Leaf Floral Plates, 1765

A pair of Worcester blue scale ground moulded cabbage leaf floral plates, circa 1765, mock Chinese blue seal marks. 26 cm wide (2)

A Worcester Blind Earl pattern plate, circa 1770. 19.5 cm…

Worcester Blind Earl Plate, 1770

A Worcester Blind Earl pattern plate, circa 1770. 19.5 cm diameter

Pair of Flight Barr and Barr plates with gadrooned edge and…

Gadrooned Edge Leaf Plates by Flight Barr and Barr

Pair of Flight Barr and Barr plates with gadrooned edge and leaf decoration, printed and impressed marks (tiny nips)

A Worcester Dr Wall porcelain dish, circa 1770-1780. Of oval…

18th Century Worcester Porcelain Dish

A Worcester Dr Wall porcelain dish, circa 1770-1780. Of oval shaped form with scale blue and raised gilded scroll bordered cartoche with reserves of floral and foliate sprays and centrally painted flowers, square mark, 20 cm width.

A late Worcester porcelain plate, circa 1780-1800. Of shaped…

Late Worcester Porcelain Plate with Bird and Butterfly Motifs

A late Worcester porcelain plate, circa 1780-1800. Of shaped form with scalloped gilded rim and blue borders with cartouche of fancy birds butterflies, insects and foliate sprays, picked out in gilt, 23 cm width.

A Worcester Dr Wall porcelain plate, circa 1770-1780, with gilt…

18th Century Worcester Porcelain Plate with Floral Design

A Worcester Dr Wall porcelain plate, circa 1770-1780, with gilt enriched scalloped border, painted with floral sprays, garlands and foliate motifs picked out in gilt on a white field, open crescent mark, 19 cm width.

A pair of Worcester Dr Wall porcelain dishes, circa 1770-1780.…

Worcester Dr Wall Porcelain Dishes, 1770-1780

A pair of Worcester Dr Wall porcelain dishes, circa 1770-1780. Of scalloped square shaped form with gilt enriched scale blue borders, painted with floral sprays, branches and foliate cartouche, square mark, 22 cm at widest, (2). Provenance: Purchased from…

A Worcester Dr Wall porcelain plate, circa 1770-1780, with…

Worcester Dr Wall Porcelain Plate

A Worcester Dr Wall porcelain plate, circa 1770-1780, with scale blue border, the cartouche painted with floral sprays on a white field within gilt scroll borders, hatched square mark, 19 cm diameter.

A rare Worcester Dr Wall porcelain 'Dalhousie' dessert plate,…

Worcester Dr Wall 'Dalhousie' Dessert Plate, 1770

A rare Worcester Dr Wall porcelain 'Dalhousie' dessert plate, circa 1770, with gilt enriched cobalt blue border, the fluted body painted with interspersed butterflies and fruit, centrally painted with pastoral and stream scene, crescent mark, 18 cm…

A fine pair of Worcester Dr Wall porcelain dishes, circa 1780.…

Worcester Dr Wall Porcelain Dishes, 1780

A fine pair of Worcester Dr Wall porcelain dishes, circa 1780. Of oval form, painted with gilded scale blue borders and reserves of fancy birds, butterfly and insects, 27.5 cm width.Provenance: Purchased from Graham & Oxley Kensington London, 1978.

A Worcester Dr Wall blue and white porcelain dish, circa…

18th Century Worcester Dr Wall Porcelain Dish

A Worcester Dr Wall blue and white porcelain dish, circa 1770-1780. Of reticulated circular form enriched in the 'Pine & Cone' design, hatched crescent mark, 18 cm width.

A Worcester Dr Wall blue and white porcelain basket work dish,…

18th Century Worcester Porcelain Basket Dish

A Worcester Dr Wall blue and white porcelain basket work dish, circa 1780. Double handled, painted in the 'Pine Cone' design, open crescent mark, 22.5 cm width.Provenance: Purchased from Spink Auctions Sydney, 1981.

Pair of Worcester white fish soap dishes

Worcester White Fish Soap Dish Duo

Pair of Worcester white fish soap dishes

Worcester first period dish, 18th century lozenge in form,…

Cobalt Blue Worcester Dish with Floral Motif

Worcester first period dish, 18th century lozenge in form, scalloped rim, cobalt blue ground with gilt highlights and floral motif, underglazed blue W to base, 4.5 x 26.5 (minor chip to rim)

Two antique Worcester plates, each approx 23 cm diameter

Antique Worcester Plates, 23 cm Diameter (Pair)

Two antique Worcester plates, each approx 23 cm diameter

Worcester shell dish decorated with flowers, approx 11 cm high,…

Floral Worcester Shell Dish

Worcester shell dish decorated with flowers, approx 11 cm high, 21 cm wide, 19 cm deep

Three various early Chamberlains porcelain items, including…

Chamberlains Porcelain Trio, 1820s

Three various early Chamberlains porcelain items, including pair plates; and platter. All floral decorated with gilt highlights. All inscribed 'Chamberlains Worcester' c.1820s. Diameter 33 cm. (2) & 31 cm

A Worcester claret ground lobed edge plate with gilt flowers…

Worcester Claret Plate with Fancy Birds and Gilt Flowers

A Worcester claret ground lobed edge plate with gilt flowers and wreaths containing cartouches painted with fancy birds on a yellow ground amongst foliage. Unmarked, circa 1775. Width 19 cm

A fine Chamberlains moulded armorial plate with a gadrooned…

Chamberlain's Armorial Plate, 1825

A fine Chamberlains moulded armorial plate with a gadrooned edge and with three floral bouquets in between elaborate gilt decoration and an armorial to the centre. Unmarked, circa 1825. Width 23 cm

A Worcester dessert plate with on glaze print in black of 'The…

Worcester Milkmaids Dessert Plate, 1765

A Worcester dessert plate with on glaze print in black of 'The Milkmaids', with a scalloped edge and a gilt rim. Unmarked, circa 1765 diameter 20 cm. Ex Amos collection

A pair of Flight, Barr and Barr dessert dishes

Flight, Barr and Barr Dessert Dishes Pair

A pair of Flight, Barr and Barr dessert dishes

A small mid 18th century Worcester porcelain dish with…

Worcester Porcelain Dish with Blue Bird and Floral Scene

A small mid 18th century Worcester porcelain dish with underglaze blue bird and floral oriental scene. Blue crescent mark, circa 1765. Width 10.5 cm

Two Worcester dishes and a famille rose example (3)

Worcester Dishes and Famille Rose Example

Two Worcester dishes and a famille rose example (3)

A Worcester porcelain pierced Cress dish late 18th century…

Worcester Porcelain Wild Rose Cress Dish

A Worcester porcelain pierced Cress dish late 18th century decorated with the wild rose pattern, blue crescent mark to base, 19.5 cm diameter

Seven antique Worcester willow pattern plates, approx 27 cm,…

Antique Willow Pattern Worcester Plates (Set of 7)

Seven antique Worcester willow pattern plates, approx 27 cm, diameter and smaller (7)

A Dr Wall Worcester cress dish and saucer in the Pine Cone…

Dr Wall Worcester Pine Cone Cress Dish & Saucer

A Dr Wall Worcester cress dish and saucer in the Pine Cone pattern, crescent mark to each piece, hairline crack to the underside of dish not showing to the interior. Diameter 23 cm

A Stinton, Worcester Locke & Co porcelain dish, with raised rim…

Stinton Worcester Locke Porcelain Dish with Loch Katrine Scene

A Stinton, Worcester Locke & Co porcelain dish, with raised rim painted with the scene 'Path By the Lake Loch Katrine', signed, 15 cm wide

18th C Worcester lily pattern deep dish

Worcester Lily Deep Dish Plate

18th C Worcester lily pattern deep dish

Two Worcester Flight Barr & Barr plates, circa 1820, two…

Flight Barr & Barr Plates, 1820

Two Worcester Flight Barr & Barr plates, circa 1820, two similar plates with gilded gadrooned edges, one deep pink with a scrolled central roundel enclosing carnation, sweet William and passionfruit, the other powder blue with scattered butterflies and an…

18th century ?Dr Wall? first period Worcester blue and white…

18th C. Worcester Blue & White Chinese Garden Dish

18th century ?Dr Wall? first period Worcester blue and white ?Chinese garden? Paterned dish. 10.5 cm diameter

18th century ?Dr Wall? first period Worcester blue and white…

18th Century Worcester Blue & White Chinese Garden Dish

18th century ?Dr Wall? first period Worcester blue and white ?Chinese garden? patterned dish. 12.5 cm diameter

A Worcester kingfisher dish, leaf shaped and gilt rimmed with…

Gilt-rimmed Kingfisher Dish by R. Poole

A Worcester kingfisher dish, leaf shaped and gilt rimmed with naturalistically posed blue kingfisher, signed R. Poole with marks underside, width 11 cm. Irregular

Dr Wall Worcester pair of plates, c. 1770 shaped edge, scale…

Blue and Gold Floral Plates, c. 1770

Dr Wall Worcester pair of plates, c. 1770 shaped edge, scale blue centre and panels, sprays of flowers, gilded borders, underglaze blue oriental mark, (A/F). Diameter 19.5 cm

Dr Wall Worcester pair of pine Cone pattern plates, c. 1765…

Blue and White Pine Cone Pattern Plates, c. 1765

Dr Wall Worcester pair of pine Cone pattern plates, c. 1765 blue and white, scalloped edge, underglazed blue crescent mark (2). Diameter 19 cm

Dr Wall Worcester pair of pine Cone pattern plates, c. 1765…

Pair of Pine Cone Pattern Plates, c. 1765

Dr Wall Worcester pair of pine Cone pattern plates, c. 1765 blue and white, scalloped edge, underglazed blue crescent mark (2). Diameter 17.5 cm

Dr Wall Worcester first period Worcester basket dish, c. 1770…

Worcester Pine Cone Basket Dish

Dr Wall Worcester first period Worcester basket dish, c. 1770 blue and white, pierced sides, applied flowers, decorated in the 'Pine Cone' pattern, undergaze blue mark. Diameter 18 cm

An 18th century Worcester porcelain plate blue Cresent mark, c.…

18th c. Worcester Porcelain Plate with Blue Crescent Mark

An 18th century Worcester porcelain plate blue Cresent mark, c.1775

An 18th century Worcester porcelain plate blue Cresent mark, c.…

18th Century Worcester Porcelain Plate with Blue Cresent Mark

An 18th century Worcester porcelain plate blue Cresent mark, c. 1775

An 18th century Worcester porcelain plate with painted river…

Worcester Porcelain Plate with River Scene and Butterflies

An 18th century Worcester porcelain plate with painted river and landscape scene, fruit and butterlies gilt scroll border on cobalt blue edge. Cresent mark, c.1775. Width 21.5 cm