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 gilt framed circular plaque, painted with…

Gilt-framed Royal Worcester plaque with fruit and floral painting

Royal Worcester gilt framed circular plaque, painted with fruits, pink roses and flowers signed G H Cole 10.5 cm diameter frame 22.5 cm square

A Royal Worcester, 'Loving Cup' signed H.Davies, G.Cole and H.…

Royal Worcester Loving Cup with Repair

A Royal Worcester, 'Loving Cup' signed H.Davies, G.Cole and H.Chair height 21 cm. A repair between the foot and vase body.

A Royal Worcester demitasse and saucer painted by George Cole.…

George Cole Painted Royal Worcester Demitasse & Saucer

A Royal Worcester demitasse and saucer painted by George Cole. The demitasse painted with peaches and grapes on a mossy ground and the saucer painted with peaches and gooseberries. Puce mark

Royal Worcester vase, handpainted with flowers by G.H. Cole,…

Handpainted Royal Worcester Flower Vase by G.H. Cole

Royal Worcester vase, handpainted with flowers by G.H. Cole, Reg no 298130. Shape no 1935

A Royal Worcester porcelain vase signed G.H. Cole, circa 1897,…

Royal Worcester Porcelain Vase with White Fuschia Painting

A Royal Worcester porcelain vase signed G.H. Cole, circa 1897, ovoid with a slender neck, finely painted with white fuschia, flanked by scroll terminals, circular foot, gilt highlights, green factory marks, registration number and model No. 2269. Height…

Royal Worcester dark green ground hand painted porcelain floral…

Hand-painted Floral Porcelain Urn by G.H. Cole

Royal Worcester dark green ground hand painted porcelain floral decorated pedestal urn two handled, signed G.H. Cole c.1903. Height 31.5 cm