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 plate, 'Windsor Castle' designs, signed Telford

'Windsor Castle' Royal Worcester Plate by Telford, Signed Design

Royal Worcester plate, 'Windsor Castle' designs, signed Telford

Royal Worcester English porcelain urn with facemask handles and…

Telford Hand-Painted Porcelain Urn with Facemask Handles

Royal Worcester English porcelain urn with facemask handles and hand-painted fruit, signed 'Telford', 20th century, black factory mark to base, 22.5 cm high

A Royal Worcester cylindrical vase, signed Telford, height 21.5…

Signed Telford Royal Worcester Vase (21.5cm)

A Royal Worcester cylindrical vase, signed Telford, height 21.5 cm

A Royal Worcester spill vase by Alan Telford, painted with…

Alan Telford Royal Worcester spill vase with fruit and leaves

A Royal Worcester spill vase by Alan Telford, painted with fruit and leaves. Circa 1970. Height 21.5 cm. Provenance: Prouds, Sydney, 1972.

A Royal Worcester pot pourri vase and cover by Alan Telford,…

Alan Telford Royal Worcester Pot Pourri Vase

A Royal Worcester pot pourri vase and cover by Alan Telford, painted with apples, grapes and leaves on a shaded woodland bank to the entire body. Printed factory marks. Shape number 2048. Circa 1968. Height 24 cm. Provenance: Prouds, Sydney, 1969

A Royal Worcester vase and cover by Alan Telford, painted all…

Alan Telford Royal Worcester Vase with Fruit Motif

A Royal Worcester vase and cover by Alan Telford, painted all over with apples and grapes on a grassy bank. Printed factory marks. Shape number 2701/1. Circa 1970. Height 23 cm. Provenance: Prouds, Sydney, 1972

A c.1960/70 Royal Worcester hand painted fruit plate by Telford,…

Royal Worcester Fruit Plate by Telford, c.1960/70

A c.1960/70 Royal Worcester hand painted fruit plate by Telford, the central vignette finely painted with peaches, blackberries and grapes with blossom and leaf highlights, signed by the artist, framed by a broad band of elaborate gilt scrolling florals…

Royal Worcester twin handle signed lidded urn with handpainted…

Handpainted Fruit Urn by Telford

Royal Worcester twin handle signed lidded urn with handpainted fruit and gilt decoration, signed Telford, height 28.5 cm

Royal Worcester cabinet plate, hand painted and gilded, signed…

Hand-painted Royal Worcester plate signed by Telford

Royal Worcester cabinet plate, hand painted and gilded, signed Telford

Royal Worcester set of six plates with raised gilt and centre…

Royal Worcester Fruit Plates by Telford and M Johnson

Royal Worcester set of six plates with raised gilt and centre painted with fruit signed Telford and M Johnson gold mark, 27 cm wide

A late 20th century Royal Worcester potpourri vase and cover…

Royal Worcester Fruit Potpourri Vase with Sterling Silver Marking

A late 20th century Royal Worcester potpourri vase and cover painted with fruit, signed Telford, shape 1286 marked sterling silver D.H, 21 cm high

Royal Worcester painted fruit plate by Alan Telford with…

Alan Telford Royal Worcester Fruit Plate

Royal Worcester painted fruit plate by Alan Telford with extensive gilt detail & a central panel showing peaches & grapes. Signed 'Telford'. Condition excellent to good, minor staining & wear to the base. Diameter 27.5 cm

A Royal Worcester vase and cover painted Alan Telford, of…

Alan Telford Royal Worcester Vase and Cover

A Royal Worcester vase and cover painted Alan Telford, of globular form with moulded base painted with peaches and grapes. Shape H263 black mark. 21.5 cm high.

Antique acid etched gilded Royal Worcester plate signed Telford,…

Gilded Royal Worcester Plate by Telford

Antique acid etched gilded Royal Worcester plate signed Telford, approx 28 cm diameter