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 Royal Worcester fruit study vase, hand painted with fruit &…

Hand-painted Royal Worcester Fruit Study Vase by Skerrett

A Royal Worcester fruit study vase, hand painted with fruit & flowers., signed by James Skerrett. Model 2160, height 25.5 cm

Royal Worcester posy vase and dish, painted with apples,…

Fruit-themed Royal Worcester vase and dish by Skerrett and Maybury

Royal Worcester posy vase and dish, painted with apples, blackberries and cherries signed J. Skerrett and Maybury

A Royal Worcester potpourri vase and cover painted by Skerrett,…

Skerrett's Royal Worcester Potpourri Vase with Fruit Motif

A Royal Worcester potpourri vase and cover painted by Skerrett, Shape H162, painted with peaches and blackberries on a mossy ground, signed. Height 12 cm

A modern Royal Worcester fruit painted potpourri jar and cover,…

Royal Worcester Potpourri Jar with Fruit Painting

A modern Royal Worcester fruit painted potpourri jar and cover, similar to above, signed by the artist J. Skerrett, printed mark to the base and painted H291A. Height 13 cm

A modern Royal Worcester fruit painted potpourri jar and cover,…

Fruit-painted Potpourri Jar by J. Skerrett

A modern Royal Worcester fruit painted potpourri jar and cover, similar to above, decorated with apples and grapes, signed by the artist J. Skerrett. Height 120.

A modern Royal Worcester fruit painted potpourri jar and cover,…

Royal Worcester Potpourri Jar with Fruit Painting

A modern Royal Worcester fruit painted potpourri jar and cover, the four panelled body painted with peaches and blackberries on a leaf and mossy ground, signed by the artist J. Skerrett, the panel framing and pierced lid elaborately gilded, printed and…

A Royal Worcester vase and cover painted by J. Skerrett, tall…

Gilded Royal Worcester Vase with Fruits and Moss

A Royal Worcester vase and cover painted by J. Skerrett, tall ovoid shape with gilded acanthus moulded handles to the shoulder, gilded domed cover and gilded circular spreading foot, the body painted with grapes and peaches on a mossy ground. Shape 2710,…

A Royal Worcester lidded pot pourri vase with raised gilt and…

Gilt Fruit Pot Pourri Vase by J. Skerrett

A Royal Worcester lidded pot pourri vase with raised gilt and painted fruit decoration. signed J. Skerrett. Height 13 cm

A Royal Worcester vase and potpourri jar, second half 20th…

Royal Worcester Vase and Potpourri Jar with Fruit Motifs

A Royal Worcester vase and potpourri jar, second half 20th century, the petite baluster vase with a waisted neck, a fruit study of apples and bramble berries signed J. Skerrett (James); and a pear shaped pot pourri jar with handpainted peaches and grapes,…

A fine Royal Worcester dish, late 20th century, the square form…

Gilt and Hand Painted Royal Worcester Dish

A fine Royal Worcester dish, late 20th century, the square form dish exquisitely embellished with textured floral and arabesque patterned gilt, and a central shaped panel with a finely hand painted image of pears with bramble berries within a landscape…