James Giles was a renowned 18th century. British porcelain decorator. He was born in 1718 and worked in the porcelain industry for over 50 years, becoming one of the most highly regarded porcelain painters of his time.
Giles was known for his intricate and detailed designs, which often incorporated delicate flowers and other botanical motifs. He was particularly skilled at painting birds and insects, and his work was admired for its lifelike depictions of these creatures. Giles also experimented with new techniques, such as the use of enamels and gilding, to create unique and eye-catching pieces.
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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.
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