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 pair of mid 20th century Royal Worcester tapered candlesticks,…

Royal Worcester Fruit Painted Candlesticks

A pair of mid 20th century Royal Worcester tapered candlesticks, all over painted with fruit pattern, signed D Fuller. Height 12 cm

A mid 20th century Royal Worcester shallow bowl, with gilt edge,…

Royal Worcester Fruit and Blossom Bowl

A mid 20th century Royal Worcester shallow bowl, with gilt edge, fruit border, and blossom centre, signed D Fuller meter 23 cm

A mid 20th century Royal Worcester lidded tea caddy with shaped…

Royal Worcester Fruit Painted Tea Caddy by D. Fuller

A mid 20th century Royal Worcester lidded tea caddy with shaped sides, all over painted with fruit pattern, signed D Fuller. Height 12.5 cm. Width 12 cm

A mid 20th century Royal Worcester lidded potpourri vase,…

Gilded Royal Worcester Potpourri Vase with Fruit Panels

A mid 20th century Royal Worcester lidded potpourri vase, richly gilded and with four painted fruit pattern panels, signed D Fuller height 12 cm

A mid 20th century Royal Worcester lidded potpourri vase,…

Gilded Fruit Potpourri Vase by Royal Worcester

A mid 20th century Royal Worcester lidded potpourri vase, richly gilded and with painted fruit pattern, signed D Fuller. Height 12 cm

A Royal Worcester porcelain table lamp base, tall two-handled…

Royal Worcester Fruit Painted Porcelain Lamp Base

A Royal Worcester porcelain table lamp base, tall two-handled baluster shape painted with fruit signed D Fuller and richly gilded. Height 42.5 cm date marks 1957.