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 floral dish painted by John Freeman, Royal…

Royal Worcester Floral Dish Painted by John Freeman, 1937

A Royal Worcester floral dish painted by John Freeman, Royal Worcester, with date code for 1937, the circular gilt edge dish painted with summer floral sprays, signed in image, with printed mark underside. In good condition as catalogued. Diameter: 15.5 cm

A Royal Worcester painted sweet meat dish by John Freeman,…

Royal Worcester Painted Sweet Meat Dish by John Freeman

A Royal Worcester painted sweet meat dish by John Freeman, Royal Worcester post-1960 mark, the shaped sweet meat dish finely painted with a still life of ripening peaches, cherries and grapes on a mossy bank, with gilt moulded edges and printed black mark…

A Royal Worcester pot pourri vase painted by Freeman, Royal…

Royal Worcester Pot Pourri Vase Painted by Freeman, 1954

A Royal Worcester pot pourri vase painted by Freeman, Royal Worcester black stamp with date code for 1954, of lobed ovoid form, painted to the front with an arrangement of pears and grapes against a leafy background, the reverse showing two deep blue…

Royal Worcester fruit painted sugar bowl by Freeman, fully…

Royal Worcester Fruit Painted Sugar Bowl by Freeman, 1957

Royal Worcester fruit painted sugar bowl by Freeman, fully painted exterior in the round with peaches and cherries on mossy ground, gilt enrichments. Signed and date coded for 1957. Diameter 9.5 cm.

Royal Worcester, glazed ceramic pin dish hand painted with…

Royal Worcester Hand-Painted Floral Pin Dish by T. Freeman

Royal Worcester, glazed ceramic pin dish hand painted with floral spray, signed T. Freeman, length 11 cm, width 8 cm

Royal Worcester fruit painted cabinet plate with fruit…

Royal Worcester Fruit Painted Cabinet Plate with Freeman Signature

Royal Worcester fruit painted cabinet plate with fruit decoration to centre signed Freeman, and ornate claret and in relief gilt border, diameter 23 cm. Ex Alan Landis Antiques.

Royal Worcester English porcelain potpourri vase with…

Hand-painted Fruit Porcelain Vase by Freeman

Royal Worcester English porcelain potpourri vase with hand-painted fruit, signed 'Freeman', mid 20th century, black factory mark to base, 13.5 cm high

Royal Worcester porcelain dish, decorated with hand painted…

Hand-painted Royal Worcester porcelain dish with gilded edge

Royal Worcester porcelain dish, decorated with hand painted fallen fruit and gilded edge, signed by the artist J. Freeman, width 8.4 cm

A Royal Worcester porcelain pot pourri, date letter for 1958,…

Royal Worcester Pot Pourri with Fruit Painting by Freeman

A Royal Worcester porcelain pot pourri, date letter for 1958, of squat lobate outline, the pierced cover with conical finial, with four scrolled feet, painted with apples and plums signed Freeman. Height 11 cm, other notes: John Freeman was born in 1911…

Large Royal Worcester pot pourri jar and cover, with pierced…

Hand-painted Royal Worcester Pot Pourri Jar with Fruit Decoration

Large Royal Worcester pot pourri jar and cover, with pierced cover set with pointed finial, set above an inner porcelain cover and large globular body, decorated with hand painted fruit, berries and foliage, signed Freeman, stamps to base, height 27 cm

Miniature signed Royal Worcester cup & saucer both with fruit…

Signed Royal Worcester Fruit Cup & Saucer by Freeman

Miniature signed Royal Worcester cup & saucer both with fruit and gilt decoration, signed Freeman

Royal Worcester hand painted miniature cup and saucer with…

Hand-painted Miniature Fruit Cup & Saucer by Freeman

Royal Worcester hand painted miniature cup and saucer with fruit decoration, signed Freeman.

A signed Royal Worcester porcelain bowl, the gold rimmed and…

Freeman Signed Royal Worcester Porcelain Fruit Bowl

A signed Royal Worcester porcelain bowl, the gold rimmed and footed bowl signed Freeman, hand decorated with peaches and plums in rich tones upon a mottled amber ground, with a gilt interior; bearing backstamp underside, height 5.5 cm, diameter 9.5 cm

An ornate gilt Royal Worcester plate featuring central hand…

Gilt Royal Worcester Plate with Hand-Painted Still Life

An ornate gilt Royal Worcester plate featuring central hand painted still life by John Freeman, diameter 28 cm

Three Royal Worcester cabinet plates by John Freeman, central…

Gold-Laced Fruit Cabinet Plates by John Freeman

Three Royal Worcester cabinet plates by John Freeman, central fruit motif with gold lace pattern detail, diameter 24 cm.

Royal Worcester vase and cover by John Freeman. Twin handled…

John Freeman Hand-Painted Fruit Vase

Royal Worcester vase and cover by John Freeman. Twin handled urn form vase, hand painted with peaches and other fruit and signed. Shape no.1572, black factory stamp to base. Height 27.5 cm

A large hand painted Royal Worcester pot pourri, signed Freeman,…

Royal Worcester Hand-Painted Pot Pourri by Freeman

A large hand painted Royal Worcester pot pourri, signed Freeman, height 26 cm

Royal Worcester English porcelain table lamp and shade, signed…

Freeman Signed Royal Worcester Porcelain Table Lamp

Royal Worcester English porcelain table lamp and shade, signed 'Freeman', 20th century, black factory mark to base, 60 cm high overall

Royal Worcester handpainted floral cabinet plate signed Freeman,…

Handpainted Floral Cabinet Plate by Freeman

Royal Worcester handpainted floral cabinet plate signed Freeman, with maroon and ornate gilt border, diameter 27 cm

Royal Worcester miniature cup and saucer decorated with fruits…

Fruit and Berry Miniature Cup and Saucer

Royal Worcester miniature cup and saucer decorated with fruits and berries signed by artist John Freeman saucer diameter 8.5 cm

Signed Royal Worcester coffee cup & saucer with fruit…

Signed Royal Worcester Fruit Coffee Set by Freeman

Signed Royal Worcester coffee cup & saucer with fruit decoration, signed Freeman

Signed Royal Worcester trio with fruit decoration, signed…

Signed Royal Worcester Fruit Trio by Freeman

Signed Royal Worcester trio with fruit decoration, signed Freeman

Royal Worcester handpainted floral cabinet plate signed Freeman,…

Handpainted Floral Cabinet Plate with Cobalt Blue Border

Royal Worcester handpainted floral cabinet plate signed Freeman, with cobalt blue and ornate gilt border, diameter 27 cm

A Royal Worcester John Freeman vase of baluster form with gilt…

Royal Worcester Freeman Vase with Fruit Motif

A Royal Worcester John Freeman vase of baluster form with gilt handles and cover. The body painted with, grapes and apples signed Freeman, approx. 19 cm high.

Royal Worcester porcelain cabinet plate, signed Freeman, with…

Freeman's Floral Royal Worcester Porcelain Plate

Royal Worcester porcelain cabinet plate, signed Freeman, with central roundel decorated with handpainted flowers, on an ivory and green ground heavily gilded with acanthus and floral motifs, diameter 27 cm

Three Royal Worcester cabinet plates by Harry Ayrton, John…

Royal Worcester Cabinet Plates by Ayrton, Freeman, and Bagnall

Three Royal Worcester cabinet plates by Harry Ayrton, John Freeman and William Bagnall, each with a painted central medallion, one of fruit and blossom, one of summer flowers, and one of a still life of flowers on a table with a wine bottle and glass,…

A Royal Worcester miniature jug & basin by John Freeman,…

Freeman's Fruitful Jug & Basin

A Royal Worcester miniature jug & basin by John Freeman, painted with fruits and berries in a woodland landscape. Printed factory mark.

A Royal Worcester tazza by John Freeman, painted with peaches,…

Gilded Royal Worcester Tazza with Fruits and Woodland Scene

A Royal Worcester tazza by John Freeman, painted with peaches, apples, grapes and cherries on a woodland bank within a heavily gilded gadrooned rim and foot. Printed factory mark. Circa 1970. Diameter 22 cm, height 12.5 cm. Provenance: Christie's London,…

A pair of Royal Worcester vases and covers by John Freeman,…

Royal Worcester Fruit Vases by John Freeman (1956)

A pair of Royal Worcester vases and covers by John Freeman, painted with an arrangement of fruits on woodland bank. Printed factory marks. Shape number 1572. Date code 1956. Height 27.3 cm. Provenance: one from Sotheby's Belgravia, English ceramics, July…

Royal Worcester 'Fallen Fruits' hand painted plate, signed…

Hand-painted Fallen Fruits Plate by Freeman

Royal Worcester 'Fallen Fruits' hand painted plate, signed Freeman

Royal Worcester hand painted fruit and gilt decorated dish,…

Hand-painted Royal Worcester Fruit Dish by J. Freeman

Royal Worcester hand painted fruit and gilt decorated dish, signed J. Freeman

Royal Worcester handpainted lidded urn with hand painted fruit…

Handpainted Fruit Urn by Freeman, Royal Worcester

Royal Worcester handpainted lidded urn with hand painted fruit decoration, signed by Freeman, height 21 cm

A Royal Worcester Freeman lidded urn, squat circular shape with…

Gilded Royal Worcester Freeman Urn with Neo-Classical Design

A Royal Worcester Freeman lidded urn, squat circular shape with mask handles issuing from the shoulder, neo-classical decorative moulding encircles the shoulder and neck, similar designs decorate the square base, the front panel painted with fruit and…

Royal Worcester porcelain jug decorated with hand painted fruit…

Hand-painted Fruit Jug by Freeman for Royal Worcester

Royal Worcester porcelain jug decorated with hand painted fruit and gilding, signed Freeman

A c.1960 large and impressive Royal Worcester fruit painted…

Royal Worcester Fruit Pedestal Vase with Elaborate Gold Enrichments

A c.1960 large and impressive Royal Worcester fruit painted pedestal vase and cover by Freeman, painted in the round to the spherical body with peaches, blackberries, cherries and leaves on a mossy green ground, signed by the artist, lion headed scrolling…

A Royal Worcester pot pourri lidded vase, hand painted with…

Hand-painted Royal Worcester pot pourri vase

A Royal Worcester pot pourri lidded vase, hand painted with fruit and foliage., signed by John Freeman. Model 169., height 19.5 cm

Royal Worcester dish, shaped oval painted with pear and…

Freeman's Oval Fruit Dish

Royal Worcester dish, shaped oval painted with pear and cherries, signed Freeman

Royal Worcester teacup with two saucers, painted with peaches,…

Fruitful Tea Set by Freeman, Shuck and Ayrton

Royal Worcester teacup with two saucers, painted with peaches, blackberries grapes and strawberries, signed Freeman, Shuck and Ayrton

A Royal Worcester pot pourri vase and cover, painted with fruit…

Signed Freeman Royal Worcester Fruit Potpourri Vase

A Royal Worcester pot pourri vase and cover, painted with fruit and signed Freeman, 28 cm high.

Royal Worcester ovoid vase and cover lower body moulded basket…

Royal Worcester Peach and Grape Vase with Cover

Royal Worcester ovoid vase and cover lower body moulded basket weave painted with peaches and grapes signed Freeman, complete with interior cover 26.5 cm (repaired cover)

A pair of signed Royal Worcester neoclassical covered vases,…

Signed Royal Worcester Neoclassical Covered Vases by Freeman

A pair of signed Royal Worcester neoclassical covered vases, 1959, signed Freeman to bodies (John H. Freeman, noted fruit painter), baluster vases with gilded domed covers with finials, simulated bronze key, pattern handles and husk pendants and raised on…

Good Royal Worcester lidded urn painted with fruit and signed…

Freeman Signed Fruit Urn with Twin Handles

Good Royal Worcester lidded urn painted with fruit and signed Freeman. Twin handles with face masks. 28 cm, high

Large Royal Worcester signed Freeman pot pouri jar handpainted…

Royal Worcester Blackberry Potpourri Jar with Porcelain Lid

Large Royal Worcester signed Freeman pot pouri jar handpainted with blackberries, apples and leaves,and pieced porcelain lid, height 26 cm

Royal Worcester miniature loving cup, fruit decorated, by John…

John Freeman Fruit Decorated Miniature Loving Cup

Royal Worcester miniature loving cup, fruit decorated, by John Freeman, fine bone china, height, 6 cm

A Royal Worcester potpourri, signed Freeman. 26 cm high.

Freeman's Royal Worcester Potpourri - 26 cm Tall

A Royal Worcester potpourri, signed Freeman. 26 cm high.

A Royal Worcester plate, of circular form, the ivory and red…

Gilded Royal Worcester Plate by John Freeman (1931)

A Royal Worcester plate, of circular form, the ivory and red ground highly ornamented with gilded arabesques and a central floral cartouche, signed by John Freeman. Date code 1931. Diameter 26.5 cm.

A Royal Worcester fruit painted dish signed Freeman, mid 20th…

Freeman Signed Royal Worcester Fruit Dish

A Royal Worcester fruit painted dish signed Freeman, mid 20th century signed lower right, printed factory marks verso. Width 25 cm

A Royal Worcester fruit and berries dish, signed 'Freeman', 18…

Freeman Signed Royal Worcester Fruit and Berries Dish

A Royal Worcester fruit and berries dish, signed 'Freeman', 18 cm wide

A Royal Worcester fruit and berries pot and cover, signed…

Signed Royal Worcester Fruit and Berries Pot with Cover

A Royal Worcester fruit and berries pot and cover, signed 'Freeman', 17.5 cm high

Signed Royal Worcester vase, cup and saucer, all with hand…

Royal Worcester Hand-Painted Fruit Set

Signed Royal Worcester vase, cup and saucer, all with hand painted fruit decoration, the vase signed Roberts, 8.3 cm high, the cup and saucer Freeman, 9.8 cm diameter

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

Pair Royal Worcester dishes painted with fruit, signed Freeman…

Royal Worcester Fruit Dishes for NZ Exhibition

Pair Royal Worcester dishes painted with fruit, signed Freeman & Price for John Bates & Co New Zealand Centennial Exhibition 1939-40, 12 cm diameter

A Royal Worcester cabinet plate, painted peaches and grapes,…

Royal Worcester Plate, Peaches and Grapes, John Freeman, 1952

A Royal Worcester cabinet plate, painted peaches and grapes, heightened in gilt, signed John Freeman date code 1952. Diameter 23 cm.

A Royal Worcester covered dish, 'Strathmore', painted peaches…

Royal Worcester Strathmore Fruit Covered Dish by Freeman

A Royal Worcester covered dish, 'Strathmore', painted peaches and other fruits, heightened in gilt, signed Freeman. Height 11 cm.

Royal Worcester twin handle fruit vase, signed Freeman, height…

Freeman Signed Royal Worcester Fruit Vase

Royal Worcester twin handle fruit vase, signed Freeman, height 16.5 cm approx

A large Royal Worcester lidded vase, with hand painted fruits…

Hand-painted Royal Worcester fruit vase

A large Royal Worcester lidded vase, with hand painted fruits painted in the round with studies of peaches, grapes and cherries and acanthus moulded handles. Signed 'Freeman', shape no. 1428 M/S, black printed factory mark. Height 37 cm

Royal Worcester hand painted signed plate, by Freeman,…

Hand-Painted Fruit Plate by Freeman, Royal Worcester

Royal Worcester hand painted signed plate, by Freeman, decorated with fruit, 15.5 cm diameter approx.

A Royal Worcester cabinet coffee can and saucer painted by…

Freeman's Fruitful Royal Worcester Coffee Set

A Royal Worcester cabinet coffee can and saucer painted by Freeman with peaches, apples and grapes. c.1954.

A Royal Worcester potpourri vase, hand painted fruit. Signed…

Hand-painted Royal Worcester fruit potpourri vase

A Royal Worcester potpourri vase, hand painted fruit. Signed Freeman. 11.5 cm high.

Large Royal Worcester twin handled 'fruit' vase signed Freeman,…

Royal Worcester Twin Handled Fruit Vase by Freeman

Large Royal Worcester twin handled 'fruit' vase signed Freeman, height 31 cm approx

Royal Worcester hand painted dish signed Freeman, 10 cm wide…

Hand-Painted Royal Worcester Dish by Freeman

Royal Worcester hand painted dish signed Freeman, 10 cm wide approx.

Royal Worcester handpainted posy vase with floral decoration,…

Handpainted Floral Posy Vase by Freeman - Royal Worcester

Royal Worcester handpainted posy vase with floral decoration, signed Freeman, 7 cm high

i) A Royal Worcester, painted fruit dish by John Freeman, mid…

Royal Worcester Painted Dishes by Freeman and Creese

i) A Royal Worcester, painted fruit dish by John Freeman, mid 20th century. Signed 'J. Freeman'. Width 11.2 cm. Ii) A Royal Worcester, painted fruit dish by C. Creese, mid 20th century. Signed 'C. Creese'. Width 11.5 cm. Ii) A Royal Worcester, painted…

A modern Royal Worcester large potpourri hand painted fruit jar…

Hand-painted Royal Worcester Fruit Jar with Ornate Lid

A modern Royal Worcester large potpourri hand painted fruit jar and cover, painted with peaches, blackberry and cherries on a leaf and mossy ground, the reverse with a grape bunch, signed by the artist, Freeman, the internal lid with larger pierced crown…

Royal Worcester cup and saucer, heavily gilded and painted with…

Gilded Fruit Cup & Saucer by Freeman

Royal Worcester cup and saucer, heavily gilded and painted with fruit, signed by Freeman

Royal Worcester John Freeman floral vase signed 'Freeman',…

Signed Royal Worcester Floral Vase by John Freeman

Royal Worcester John Freeman floral vase signed 'Freeman', stamped to the base. Height 12 cm

Royal Worcester potpourri signed Freeman, peach & berries, 12…

Freeman Signed Royal Worcester Potpourri, Peach & Berries

Royal Worcester potpourri signed Freeman, peach & berries, 12 cm tall

Royal Worcester gilded cabinet plate signed finely painted with…

Gilded Floral Plate by Freeman

Royal Worcester gilded cabinet plate signed finely painted with centre panel of flowers 27 cm diam signed Freeman

A miniature Royal Worcester jug finely painted with a…

Miniature Royal Worcester Fruit Scene Jug

A miniature Royal Worcester jug finely painted with a continuous fruit scene, and gilt edgings. signed T Freeman, circa 1950. Height 3.5 cm

A miniature Royal Worcester two handled bowl with continuous…

Miniature Royal Worcester Fruit Bowl by Freeman

A miniature Royal Worcester two handled bowl with continuous fruit painting. signed Freeman. Width 6 cm

Handpainted Royal Worcester plate signed Freeman, decorated…

Freeman's Fruitful Royal Worcester Plate

Handpainted Royal Worcester plate signed Freeman, decorated with fruit, approx 25.5 cm in length

A pair of Royal Worcester miniature cabinet cups and saucers,…

Hand-painted Royal Worcester fruit cabinet cups and saucers

A pair of Royal Worcester miniature cabinet cups and saucers, entirely hand painted with fruit by Roberts & Freeman, signed, maker's marks and date codes for 1950/54

Royal Worcester: porcelain potpourri with fruit painting by…

Freeman Fruit Potpourri

Royal Worcester: porcelain potpourri with fruit painting by Freeman. 11 cm

A Royal Worcester fruit pattern potpourri pot, c.1950, signed…

Royal Worcester Fruit Potpourri Pot, c.1950, Hand-Painted

A Royal Worcester fruit pattern potpourri pot, c.1950, signed Freeman. Hand painted porcelain. Height 19.8 cm. AF: lid restored

Royal Worcester hand painted display plate. Fruit decoration…

Hand-painted Fruit Plate by Freeman, Royal Worcester

Royal Worcester hand painted display plate. Fruit decoration signed Freeman, diameter 27 cm

A mid-20th century Royal Worcester hand painted cup, saucer and…

Royal Worcester Fruit Trio by Freeman (1953)

A mid-20th century Royal Worcester hand painted cup, saucer and plate painted by Freeman with various fruits including peaches, pears and berries, each piece signed with the artist's name, gilt enrichments. Date marks for 1953

A Royal Worcester miniature cabinet cup and saucer painted by…

Royal Worcester Fruit Miniature Cup and Saucer

A Royal Worcester miniature cabinet cup and saucer painted by Lynes & Freeman with apples, cherries and grapes. Black mark, post 1965