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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Royal Worcester lidded pot pourri, with gilt & handpainted…

Handpainted Fruit Pot Pourri by R. Price

Royal Worcester lidded pot pourri, with gilt & handpainted fruit decoration, signed 'R. Price', 13 cm high.

Royal Worcester cabinet plate, with gilt rim & handpainted…

Handpainted fruit plate by Royal Worcester

Royal Worcester cabinet plate, with gilt rim & handpainted fruit decoration, signed, 20 cm diameter.

Royal Worcester vase by Mary Emily Eaton painted with roses,…

Mary Eaton's Royal Worcester Vase with Roses

Royal Worcester vase by Mary Emily Eaton painted with roses, with gilt highlights. Stamped to the base, height 21.6 cm

Marian Ellis Rowan 'Australian flowers' plate for Royal…

Royal Worcester Plate with Marian Ellis Rowan's Australian Flowers

Marian Ellis Rowan 'Australian flowers' plate for Royal Worcester of square shape, with foliate & gilt detail to the rim, length 25.6 cm

Royal Worcester 'Fruit' design milk jug, signed by A. Shuck

Signed Royal Worcester 'Fruit' Milk Jug by A. Shuck

Royal Worcester 'Fruit' design milk jug, signed by A. Shuck

Royal Worcester 'Fruits' design potpourri vase with lid, signed…

Signed Royal Worcester Fruits Potpourri Vase with Lid

Royal Worcester 'Fruits' design potpourri vase with lid, signed Hughes

Royal Worcester 'Rose' design vase, signed Farley

Farley Signed Royal Worcester Rose Vase

Royal Worcester 'Rose' design vase, signed Farley

George Owen for Royal Worcester, porcelain double-handled vase,…

Royal Worcester Double-Handled Vase, c. 1906

George Owen for Royal Worcester, porcelain double-handled vase, c. 1906, of baluster form with slender neck and supporting scroll handles, reticulated honeycomb design and gilt accents, on a square base, gold printed factory mark and shape number '946'…

John Stinton Jnr for Royal Worcester, porcelain double-handled…

Highland Cattle Vase by John Stinton Jr

John Stinton Jnr for Royal Worcester, porcelain double-handled vase, c. 1910, of campana form with scroll handles, painted with a herd of highland cattle grazing in a misty mountainous landscape, on square chamfered base, signed 'John Stinton', with…

A Royal Worcester ewer vase, the body decorated in a trailing…

Royal Worcester Fruit Vine Ewer Vase

A Royal Worcester ewer vase, the body decorated in a trailing fruit vine, embellished with gold on a blush ground, the base, side handle and neck with blue and gilt decoration, the mouth and spout with later re-gilding, shape 1309. Height 28 cm

A Royal Worcester two handled vase, decorated with a farming…

Royal Worcester Farming Scene Vase

A Royal Worcester two handled vase, decorated with a farming scene, the side handles, base and rim with later re-gilding, 1969. Height 34.5 cm

A fine quality Edwardian Royal Worcester circular vase, on tall…

Royal Worcester Peach Bloom Vase, 1901

A fine quality Edwardian Royal Worcester circular vase, on tall stem with circular domed foot, painted with flowers and gilded on a peach bloom ground, date marks 1901. Height 21 cm

A Royal Worcester cabinet plate, the centre hand painted with…

Royal Worcester Plate: River Ure & Castle, 1945

A Royal Worcester cabinet plate, the centre hand painted with the River Ure with a castle in the background (North Yorkshire), signed R. Rushton, the cobalt blue border with lavish gilt decoration, 1945.

An early 29th century Royal Worcester hand painted plate, the…

Royal Worcester Hand Painted Plate with Peaches and Grapes

An early 29th century Royal Worcester hand painted plate, the centre with peaches and grapes, the elaborate border with cobalt blue ground, painted roses and gilt enrichments. Date marks for 1912. Diameter 23 cm

A small fine quality Royal Worcester bottle vase, painted with…

Royal Worcester Peacock Vase by Jas Stinton

A small fine quality Royal Worcester bottle vase, painted with a peacock by Jas Stinton. Date marks c.1911. Height 16 cm

A fine signed Royal Worcester roses lamp, 1909, with signature…

Signed Royal Worcester Roses Lamp, 1909

A fine signed Royal Worcester roses lamp, 1909, with signature of William Jarman to image, a large ovoid vase with moulded leaf and rope borders to the collar and floral reserves to the base in gold and olive shot colours, beautifully painted to the body…

A Royal Worcester blush ivory ewer vase, circa 1889, date…

Royal Worcester Blush Ivory Ewer Vase, 1889

A Royal Worcester blush ivory ewer vase, circa 1889, date cypher rubbed, pattern 1361, a conical fluted ewer with moulded borders and an applied decorative handle in shot gilt colours, decorated to the body and pouring rim with a loose arrangement of…

A Royal Worcester blush ivory pot pourri, 1911, pattern 2048,…

Royal Worcester Pot Pourri with Pink Lilies

A Royal Worcester blush ivory pot pourri, 1911, pattern 2048, the ovoid pot pourri with a crown style cover and finial, with moulded rope and leafy borders, jewel details to the cover and decorated with deep pink Asiatic lilies and other blooms with gilt…

A Royal Worcester blush ivory bottle vase, 1901, pattern 1761,…

Royal Worcester Chrysanthemum Bottle Vase

A Royal Worcester blush ivory bottle vase, 1901, pattern 1761, the elegant vase with a fluted neck and high set flying handles, with moulded gadroons to the lower body and a footed base, decorated with arrangements of chrysanthemums and trailing…

Mantle vase, Royal Worcester, highland cattle, signed John…

Signed Highland Cattle Mantle Vase by John Stinton

Mantle vase, Royal Worcester, highland cattle, signed John Stinton, model 1958, (a/f: to the lid, on top)

Royal Worcester 'Sabrina' jardiniere, height 16 cm

Royal Worcester Sabrina Jardiniere - 16 cm Height

Royal Worcester 'Sabrina' jardiniere, height 16 cm

Royal Worcester vase dated 1899

1899 Royal Worcester Vase

Royal Worcester vase dated 1899

Royal Worcester vase dated 1902

1902 Royal Worcester Vase

Royal Worcester vase dated 1902

A Royal Worcester vase, depicting peacocks on fully painted…

Royal Worcester Peacock Vase, 1905, Signed by Cv. White

A Royal Worcester vase, depicting peacocks on fully painted ground, heightened in gilt, date mark 1905, signed by Cv.white. Height 23.5 cm

A Royal Worcester miniature vase, double handles, depicting…

Royal Worcester Peacock Miniature Vase by E. J. Bray

A Royal Worcester miniature vase, double handles, depicting peacock on fully painted ground, heightened in gilt, signed by E. J. Bray, shape 287, date mark 1910. Height 11.5 cm

A Royal Worcester dragon ewer, depicting flower on blush-ivory…

Dragon Ewer with Flower and Gilt Highlights

A Royal Worcester dragon ewer, depicting flower on blush-ivory ground, dragon shaped handle, heightened in gilt, shape 1048, date mark 1888. Height 15 cm

A Royal Worcester milk jug, depicting flower on blush-ivory…

Royal Worcester Milk Jug with Floral Design, 1893

A Royal Worcester milk jug, depicting flower on blush-ivory ground, heightened in gilt, date code 1893. Height 14.5 cm

Antique Royal Worcester handpainted plate, central fruit…

Royal Worcester Handpainted Fruit Plate with Seabright Signature

Antique Royal Worcester handpainted plate, central fruit decorated, on cobalt blue ground, gilt borders. Signed Seabright, stamped to base & # W8860. Circa 1920. Diameter 22 cm

Royal Worcester posy vase, signed Roberts, 25 cm high,…

Roberts Signed Royal Worcester Primula Posy Vase

Royal Worcester posy vase, signed Roberts, 25 cm high, decorated with primula

Antique Royal Worcester handpainted plate, handpainted floral…

Royal Worcester Handpainted Floral Plate

Antique Royal Worcester handpainted plate, handpainted floral decoration, with gilt borders. Puce mark to base. Diameter 22.5 cm

Royal Worcester 'October' figurine, height 19 cm

"October" Royal Worcester Figurine - 19cm Height

Royal Worcester 'October' figurine, height 19 cm

Royal Worcester Doughty seated child figure, Mischief' marked…

Royal Worcester Doughty Seated Child Figure "Mischief"

Royal Worcester Doughty seated child figure, Mischief' marked to base & # 2814. Height 8 cm

Royal Worcester Whiteware cherub dish with Royal Worcester…

Royal Worcester Cherub Dish and Bonzo Pepper Pots

Royal Worcester Whiteware cherub dish with Royal Worcester Bonzo pepper pot(2)

Royal Worcester Grainger posy vase on bird support with two…

Royal Worcester Peach Posy Vase Trio

Royal Worcester Grainger posy vase on bird support with two posy vases, peach ground (3)

Royal Worcester small jardiniere on pedestal foot painted with…

Floral Jardiniere on Pedestal Foot by Royal Worcester

Royal Worcester small jardiniere on pedestal foot painted with flowers on peach ground (3)

Royal Worcester ewer shape number 1507 painted with flowers on…

Floral Royal Worcester Ewer on Peach Ground (Rim Chip)

Royal Worcester ewer shape number 1507 painted with flowers on peach ground, 21 cm height (rim chip)

Royal Worcester vase panelled ovoid body painted with roses,…

Rose-Painted Royal Worcester Vase by M. Landen

Royal Worcester vase panelled ovoid body painted with roses, signed M Landen, 14 cm height

Pair Royal Worcester musicians number 1803, 16.5 cm height

Royal Worcester Musician Figurines Set

Pair Royal Worcester musicians number 1803, 16.5 cm height

Two Royal Worcester jugs pattern number 1094, painted with…

Royal Worcester Flower Jugs - Ivory and Peach

Two Royal Worcester jugs pattern number 1094, painted with flowers on ivory and peach grounds, 16 cm, 13 cm heights

Royal Worcester wall plate painted with peacock beside pond,…

Royal Worcester Peacock Pond Wall Plate

Royal Worcester wall plate painted with peacock beside pond, monogram to reverse for J William Jarman, 30 cm diameter

Pair Royal Worcester plates painted with quail and capercaillie,…

Stinton's Quail and Capercaillie Plates

Pair Royal Worcester plates painted with quail and capercaillie, signed J Stinton, 26.5 cm diameter

Royal Worcester vase ovoid body painted with pheasants and…

Stinton's Pheasant Landscape Vase

Royal Worcester vase ovoid body painted with pheasants and landscape, signed J Stinton, 31 cm height

Royal Worcester ewer ovoid body painted with highland cattle,…

Highland Cattle Ewer by John Stinton

Royal Worcester ewer ovoid body painted with highland cattle, signed John Stinton, 34 cm height

Royal Worcester teacup and saucer painted with apples, grape…

Freeman's Fruitful Teacup and Saucer

Royal Worcester teacup and saucer painted with apples, grape and peaches, signed Freeman

Royal Worcester teacup and saucer painted with peaches,…

Freeman's Fruity Teacup and Saucer

Royal Worcester teacup and saucer painted with peaches, cherries, pears and blackberries, signed Freeman

Royal Worcester plate painted with peaches and grapes, signed P.…

Peaches and Grapes Plate by P. Louis

Royal Worcester plate painted with peaches and grapes, signed P. Louis, 27 cm diameter

Royal Worcester plate painted with scene of ploughing the field,…

"Ploughing Field" Royal Worcester Plate by R. Rushton

Royal Worcester plate painted with scene of ploughing the field, signed R Rushton, 23 cm diameter

Royal Worcester posy vase squat body painted with highland…

Highland Cattle Posy Vase by H. Stinton

Royal Worcester posy vase squat body painted with highland cattle, signed H Stinton, 7.5 cm height

Royal Worcester posy vase spherical body painted with highland…

Highland Cattle Royal Worcester Posy Vase by H. Stinton

Royal Worcester posy vase spherical body painted with highland cattle, signed H Stinton, 7 cm height

Royal Worcester plaque painted with highland cattle, signed J…

Highland Cattle Plaque by J. Stinton in Gilt Frame

Royal Worcester plaque painted with highland cattle, signed J Stinton, in gilt frame, 19 x 24.5 cm

Large Royal Worcester handled vase and cover ovoid body painted…

Royal Worcester Pheasant Landscape Vase with Lid, 61cm

Large Royal Worcester handled vase and cover ovoid body painted with pheasants and landscape, signed J Stinton, 61 cm height (lid restored)

Pair Royal Worcester vase and covers handled ovoid bodies…

Stinton's Cattle Vase with Covers

Pair Royal Worcester vase and covers handled ovoid bodies painted with cattle in cartouche, signed J Stinton, 26 cm height

Royal Worcester vase ovoid body painted with highland cattle,…

Highland Cattle Vase by J. Stinton

Royal Worcester vase ovoid body painted with highland cattle, signed J Stinton, 23 cm height

Royal Worcester vase and cover ovoid body painted with highland…

Highland Cattle Vase by H. Stinton

Royal Worcester vase and cover ovoid body painted with highland cattle, signed H Stinton, 24 cm height

A Royal Worcester porcelain plaque, hand painted by T. Nutt,…

Hand-painted Royal Worcester Porcelain Plaque with Fruit

A Royal Worcester porcelain plaque, hand painted by T. Nutt, with apples and blackberries, in oak frame. 10 cm x 15 cm

A tall Royal Worcester two-handled vase, shape 2192, painted…

Royal Worcester Fruit Medallion Vase

A tall Royal Worcester two-handled vase, shape 2192, painted with a medallion of fruit by Frederick Chivers within a puce border. Height 26 cm

A Royal Worcester jardiniere, painted with peacocks. Signed to…

Peacock-Painted Royal Worcester Jardiniere by Lewis

A Royal Worcester jardiniere, painted with peacocks. Signed to base Lewis, 20 cm high, 26 cm diameter

Royal Worcester porcelain tazza, with a circular dish, accented…

Green and Gold Royal Worcester Porcelain Tazza with Figural Support

Royal Worcester porcelain tazza, with a circular dish, accented in green and gilt, above a figural support, on circular stand, a/f, height 18.5 cm

19th century Royal Worcester porcelain vase, of squat baluster…

Royal Worcester Porcelain Vase with Rose Reserves

19th century Royal Worcester porcelain vase, of squat baluster form, painted with reserves of roses, in tones of pink and yellow, surrounded by raised borders in green, factory marks to base, height 10 cm

Royal Worcester Petit porcelain vase, of meiping form,…

Blackberry Meiping Vase

Royal Worcester Petit porcelain vase, of meiping form, decorated with blackberries and foliage, on soft ground, height 11 cm

Royal Worcester Petit porcelain vase, of tapering form,…

Blackberry porcelain vase

Royal Worcester Petit porcelain vase, of tapering form, decorated with blackberries, on soft yellow ground, height 10 cm

Large Royal Worcester porcelain cabinet plate, with scalloped…

Royal Worcester Fruit Porcelain Plate

Large Royal Worcester porcelain cabinet plate, with scalloped edge, decorated with summer fruit on a moss ground, accented in gilt, diameter 27 cm

Royal Worcester porcelain squat vase, of baluster form,…

Summer Fruit Royal Worcester Porcelain Vase

Royal Worcester porcelain squat vase, of baluster form, decorated with summer fruits of soft moss ground height 7 cm

Royal Worcester porcelain squat vase, of baluster form,…

Blueberry and Foliage Gilt Vase

Royal Worcester porcelain squat vase, of baluster form, decorated with blueberries and foliage on soft ground, accented in gilt, height 7 cm

Royal Worcester porcelain vase, of ovoid form, decorated with…

Royal Worcester Fruit Vase on Gilt Ground

Royal Worcester porcelain vase, of ovoid form, decorated with fruit on moss ground, on a gilt ground, a/f, height 14 cm

Royal Worcester porcelain vase, with elongated neck above a…

Blush porcelain vase with floral motif and gilt accents

Royal Worcester porcelain vase, with elongated neck above a squat baluster body, painted with flowers in tones of red, yellow and green, on blush ground, accented in gilt, height 18 cm

Royal Worcester porcelain jar and cover, of tapering lobed form,…

Floral Royal Worcester Porcelain Jar & Cover

Royal Worcester porcelain jar and cover, of tapering lobed form, set with circular cover, above gilt shoulders, painted with flowers in bright tones of pink, blue, green and yellow on a blush ground, height 13 cm

Royal Worcester porcelain vase, with tapering neck above a…

Floral Royal Worcester Porcelain Vase

Royal Worcester porcelain vase, with tapering neck above a spiraled baluster body, decorated with flowers and leaves, in tones of yellow, pink, green and purple, on a plush ground, height 18 cm

Royal Worcester porcelain figure 'Charity', in the form of a…

Apricot Charity: Royal Worcester Porcelain Figure

Royal Worcester porcelain figure 'Charity', in the form of a women holding her dress in one hand and bag in the other, in tones of apricot, height 19 cm

Royal Worcester porcelain Sporting dogs figure, 'Yellow…

Yellow Labrador with Duck

Royal Worcester porcelain Sporting dogs figure, 'Yellow Labrador' depicted with duck in mouth, raised on wooden base, length 19 cm

Fine Royal Worcester footed vase, of tapering form, decorated…

Royal Worcester Footed Vase with Floral Decoration

Fine Royal Worcester footed vase, of tapering form, decorated with flowers and foliage in tones of pink, purple and green, on a blush ground, raised on four feet, height 22 cm

Royal Worcester porcelain jug, with a squat baluster body,…

Floral Gilt Jug

Royal Worcester porcelain jug, with a squat baluster body, decorated with painted flowers, in tones of green, pink, yellow and red, accented in gilt with acanthus handle, height 12 cm

Royal Worcester porcelain twin handled vase, of pear form,…

Gilt-accented porcelain vase with floral design and twin handles

Royal Worcester porcelain twin handled vase, of pear form, decorated with branched flowers, in tones of purple, green and brown, accented in gilt, flanked by a pair of handles in brown and gilt, height 25 cm

Wonderful Graingers Royal Worcester jar, lid and cover, of…

Graingers Royal Worcester Floral Jar with Lid

Wonderful Graingers Royal Worcester jar, lid and cover, of baluster form, decorated with domed cover and interior lid, surrounded by a pierced border, the body painted with pink flowers and foliage on three scrolled feet on trefoil foot, height 16.5 cm

19th century Royal Worcester porcelain jug, of lobed form,…

Royal Worcester Porcelain Jug with Floral Decor

19th century Royal Worcester porcelain jug, of lobed form, decorated with branched flowers, in tones of yellow, pink and green, on ivory coloured ground, accented in gilt, length 14 cm

Royal Worcester porcelain jug, of baluster form, decorated with…

Floral Royal Worcester Porcelain Jug with Gilt Handle

Royal Worcester porcelain jug, of baluster form, decorated with flowers and leaves, in tones of pink, green and blue, accented with gilt reeded handle, height 14 cm

Unusual Royal Worcester porcelain jug, of baluster form, with…

Royal Worcester Porcelain Jug with Floral Decoration

Unusual Royal Worcester porcelain jug, of baluster form, with bamboo handle and spout, decorated with flowers in tones of purple, orange, yellow and green on white ground and accented in gilt, height 23 cm

Hadleys Worcester vase having four floral panels, numbered…

Hadleys Worcester Vase with Four Floral Panels

Hadleys Worcester vase having four floral panels, numbered F132A/3815. Height 8.2 cm

Royal Worcester floral lidded vase painted with flowers to each…

Royal Worcester Floral Vase with Gilt Highlights (9 words)

Royal Worcester floral lidded vase painted with flowers to each side, having gilt highlights, rdno 379642, factory number 2193, dated 1903. Height 30 cm

Royal Worcester 'Anne Hathaways Cottage' hand painted cabinet…

Hand-painted Anne Hathaway's Cottage cabinet plate, signed

Royal Worcester 'Anne Hathaways Cottage' hand painted cabinet plate, signed

Royal Worcester cream ware monk figure

Cream Ware Monk Figure by Royal Worcester

Royal Worcester cream ware monk figure

Royal Worcester squat vase, signed by artist

Signed Royal Worcester Squat Vase by Artist

Royal Worcester squat vase, signed by artist

Royal Worcester floral hand painted vase 'Roses'

Hand-painted Royal Worcester Roses Vase

Royal Worcester floral hand painted vase 'Roses'

Royal Worcester 'Roses' hand painted and signed lidded vase…

Hand-painted Royal Worcester Roses Vase with Gilt Decoration

Royal Worcester 'Roses' hand painted and signed lidded vase with pierced top and gilt decoration

Antique Royal Worcester porcelain wall vase, in form of…

Royal Worcester Orchid Wall Vase

Antique Royal Worcester porcelain wall vase, in form of blooming orchid, white porcelain with gilt highlights. Stamp to underside with # 760. Height 20 cm

Royal Worcester hand painted floral posy vase, height 8.5 cm

Hand-painted Royal Worcester Floral Vase, 8.5cm Height

Royal Worcester hand painted floral posy vase, height 8.5 cm

Signed Royal Worcester cabinet plate, decorated with…

Handpainted Royal Worcester Manor Scene Plate by Rushton

Signed Royal Worcester cabinet plate, decorated with handpainted English manor scene and signed by Rushton, Diameter Diameter 27 cm

Royal Worcester signed squat fruit vase, signed ROBERTS, height…

Signed Royal Worcester Roberts Squat Fruit Vase

Royal Worcester signed squat fruit vase, signed ROBERTS, height 7 cm

Antique Royal Worcester hand painted vase, rose decoration.…

Royal Worcester Hand-Painted Rose Vase (13 cm)

Antique Royal Worcester hand painted vase, rose decoration. Marked 1286 to base. Height 13 cm

Royal Worcester signed H Stinton vase, handpainted with…

H Stinton Highland Cattle Vase - Royal Worcester

Royal Worcester signed H Stinton vase, handpainted with highland cattle, height 16 cm

A set of four signed Royal Worcester dessert plates, 1909,…

Signed Royal Worcester Dessert Plates, 1909

A set of four signed Royal Worcester dessert plates, 1909, pattern 2525 G all signed Johnson, finely handpainted in the manner of eighteenth century blue scale rococo dishes with fancy birds and insects, backstamps underside and retailer's mark of A.T.…

A matching pair of Topographical Empire pedestal vases in the…

Topographical Empire Pedestal Vases with Dolphin Handles

A matching pair of Topographical Empire pedestal vases in the manner of Grainger Lee & Co Worcester, circa 1815-20, with finely moulded dolphin handles and anthemion mounts and framed painted plaques of figures in an architectural landscape, the cobalt…

A fine signed Royal Worcester cabinet plate, 1933, with…

Signed Royal Worcester Cabinet Plate with Apples by Ayrton

A fine signed Royal Worcester cabinet plate, 1933, with signature of Harry Ayrton, with a wide brilliant canary yellow border with delicate gilt enrichments, centred with a finely painted branch of apples, signed H Ayrton to image; black backstamp…

An early 20th century Royal Worcester hand painted 'Roses' vase,…

Royal Worcester Hand Painted Roses Vase, Early 20th Century

An early 20th century Royal Worcester hand painted 'Roses' vase, compressed ovoid form, the four panels each hand painted, printed and painted marks to the base. Height 10.5 cm, diameter 14 cm

A Royal Worcester lidded potpourri jar, painted by J. Smith,…

Royal Worcester Potpourri Jar with Pears and Grapes

A Royal Worcester lidded potpourri jar, painted by J. Smith, with pears and grapes, shape H261, c.1951. Height 10.5 cm

A Royal Worcester potpourri jar, painted by Kitty Blake with…

Blackberry Potpourri Jar by Kitty Blake

A Royal Worcester potpourri jar, painted by Kitty Blake with blackberries, shape H219, c.1949. Height 13 cm