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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Three Dr Wall Worcester blue and white tea wares, circa 1760, a…

18th Century Dr Wall Worcester Tea Wares

Three Dr Wall Worcester blue and white tea wares, circa 1760, a bute shaped bowl in 'Three flowers' design, and a 'Fence pattern' tea bowl and matching saucer, open crescent marks to the bowl and tea bowl, the largest bowl 7 cm high, 10 cm diameter

18th century Dr Wall first period blue and white tea bowl and…

Dr Wall Blue and White Tea Bowl and Saucer

18th century Dr Wall first period blue and white tea bowl and saucer, c.1770, in 'Fence pattern,' decorated with central floral spray, the body decorated with garden scene (2)

Two Worcester First Period pattern blue and white bowls, circa…

Worcester Blue and White Bowls, 1780

Two Worcester First Period pattern blue and white bowls, circa 1780, one bowl in the oriental 'Mother and Child' pattern and the smaller bowl in 'Fence' pattern with Chinese flora and scenes, both with blue crescent marks to underside, 12 cm and 9 cm…

Circa 1775 first period Worcester three tea bowls underglaze…

1775 Worcester Underglaze Blue Tea Bowls with Bird Pattern

Circa 1775 first period Worcester three tea bowls underglaze blue Mansfield, garden fence and birds in branches patterns

Worcester sparrow beak jug, 11 cm high blue and white decorated…

Blue and White Worcester Sparrow Beak Jug, C1770

Worcester sparrow beak jug, 11 cm high blue and white decorated in the Fence transfer print pattern, C1770, blue hatched crescent mark and collectors labels to base, good condition

A First Period Worcester porcelain slop bowl, circa 1770…

Worcester Porcelain Slop Bowl, Fence Pattern, 1770

A First Period Worcester porcelain slop bowl, circa 1770 decorated with the Fence pattern inscribed to base: hatched crescent mark in underglaze blue 10 cm diameter

Worcester Dr. Wall first period tea bowl & saucer, c.1775,…

Worcester Fence Pattern Tea Bowl & Saucer, c.1775

Worcester Dr. Wall first period tea bowl & saucer, c.1775, decorated in fence pattern, crescent mark to base of saucer (2)

Worcester Dr. Wall first period tea bowl & saucer, the bowl…

Worcester Tea Bowl and Butterfly Saucer

Worcester Dr. Wall first period tea bowl & saucer, the bowl decorated in fence pattern, crescent moon to base, a/f, together with a saucer decorated with butterflies and foliage, crescent moon to base (2)

A collection of five pieces of first period Worcester blue and…

Worcester Blue and White Collection

A collection of five pieces of first period Worcester blue and white, including a lidded creamer decorated with the 'Three flowers' pattern, two tea bowls decorated with the 'Zig zag fence' pattern, a saucer in the 'Bouquets' pattern and a teapot…

A collection of Worcester 'Dr Wall' period blue and white, the…

Worcester Blue and White Tea Set with 'The Fence' Pattern

A collection of Worcester 'Dr Wall' period blue and white, the teapot of bullet shape with generous handle and curved spout, the lid with applied decoration and a finial in the form of a lotus flower. Decorated in a version of 'The Fence' pattern, the…

A George III First Period Worcester blue and white bowl, Fence…

George III Worcester Blue and White Fence Pattern Bowl

A George III First Period Worcester blue and white bowl, Fence pattern, underglaze blue crescent mark. Diameter 16 cm.

A first period Worcester porcelain chocolate cup and saucer,…

Worcester Porcelain Chocolate Cup & Saucer, 1770

A first period Worcester porcelain chocolate cup and saucer, circa 1770 decorated with the fence pattern the saucer inscribed to base: hatched crescent mark and 'E' in underglaze blue, the cup inscribed to base: hatched crescent mark in underglaze blue…

A Worcester 'Zig-Zag Fence' pattern blue and white bowl,…

Restored Worcester Zig-Zag Bowl, 12cm Diameter

A Worcester 'Zig-Zag Fence' pattern blue and white bowl, crescent mark. Restored. Diameter 12 cm

Three pieces of Dr Wall Worcester, circa 1770, the teapot…

Dr Wall Worcester Trio, 1770

Three pieces of Dr Wall Worcester, circa 1770, the teapot decorated in the 'Wild Rose' pattern, crescent mark to base. The bowl decorated in a 'Fence' pattern, and a coffee cup and saucer with moulded and underglazed decoration., teapot 13 cm high, bowl 8…

Two first period Worcester blue and white wares and a Caughley…

18th Century Worcester and Caughley Porcelain Collection

Two first period Worcester blue and white wares and a Caughley saucer, circa 1765-1768 (Worcester), 1776-1795 (Caughley), a miniature tea bowl and saucer in 'Fence' pattern, with crescent marks underside and labels for stock spring Antiques London…

A Caughley blue and white cup and saucer in the rare 'Curly…

Caughley Blue and White Trio with Worcester Border

A Caughley blue and white cup and saucer in the rare 'Curly Pagodas' or 'Houseboat' pattern, and a blue and white dish, circa 1797, the landscape duo with a typical patterned and pendant border and gold bands, unmarked, and; a quatrefoil shaped dish with…

First period Worcester sparrow beak milk jug underglaze blue in…

Worcester Sparrow Beak Milk Jug, Fence Pattern, 1765-1775

First period Worcester sparrow beak milk jug underglaze blue in the fence pattern, cover with some chipping, crecsent mark, circa 1765 - 1775, 14 cm height

First period Worcester sucrier and cover underglaze blue fence…

Worcester Blue Fence Sugar Bowl

First period Worcester sucrier and cover underglaze blue fence pattern, crescent mark, circa 1765 - 1785, 10 cm diameter (restored rim chip)

Two Japan pattern plates Fb&B Worcester, and other, circa 1810,…

Japanese Style Plates, Worcester Circa 1810

Two Japan pattern plates Fb&B Worcester, and other, circa 1810, a Flight Barr & Barr Worcester 'Rock and Fence' pattern plate in typical colours with touches of pink and apple green within a gold and blue reserved border with gadroons; and a walled garden…

A Flight Barr & Barr Worcester 'Rock and Fence' Imari trio,…

Flight Barr & Barr Imari Trio with Garden Motifs

A Flight Barr & Barr Worcester 'Rock and Fence' Imari trio, 1813-40 period, richly decorated in the Imari palette with underglaze blue and enamel colours and touches of pink and apple green, with abundant foliage, ornamental garden architecture and birds,…

A Dr Wall Worcester blue and white 'Fence' pattern sparrow beak…

Blue and White Worcester Sparrow Beak Jug

A Dr Wall Worcester blue and white 'Fence' pattern sparrow beak jug, circa 1770, the jug of typical form with continuous decoration and a slender loop handle; a blue crescent mark underside, height 11 cm

A Dr Wall Worcester teapot in 'Fence' pattern, circa 1770, the…

Dr Wall Worcester Teapot in Fence Pattern (1770)

A Dr Wall Worcester teapot in 'Fence' pattern, circa 1770, the globular teapot with a moulded loop handle and a low domed cover with an applied flower and leaf finial; crescent mark underside and with original label from the Scott Museum collection,…

A Worcester Flight Barr & Barr Imari plate with Staple Repair,…

Staple-Repaired Flight Barr & Barr Imari Plate

A Worcester Flight Barr & Barr Imari plate with Staple Repair, 1792-1807, enamel and underglaze blue decorated in a variant of Japan rock and fence pattern, with abundant foliage, ornamental garden architecture and birds, with a gold and iron red reserved…

Late 18th century Worcester tea caddy, fence pattern, crescent…

Worcester Tea Caddy, Fence Pattern, Crescent Mark, 10cm, Faults

Late 18th century Worcester tea caddy, fence pattern, crescent mark, 10 cm high., faults

18th century Worcester blue & white teapot, fence pattern, 10…

Worcester Blue & White Fence Teapot, 18th Century

18th century Worcester blue & white teapot, fence pattern, 10 cm high. Lid non extant, silver repair to end of spout.

A 18th century Worcester Sucriere, broken fence pattern, the…

18th Century Worcester Sucriere with Broken Fence Pattern

A 18th century Worcester Sucriere, broken fence pattern, the cover with flower finial. Height 13.5 cm.

A pair of first period Worcester blue and white 'Fence Pattern'…

Worcester Blue & White Tea Set, 1775

A pair of first period Worcester blue and white 'Fence Pattern' tea bowls and saucers, English, circa 1775, 5.5 cm high

A first period Dr Wall Worcester tea bowl and saucer Third…

18th Century Worcester Tea Bowl & Saucer, 'Fence' Pattern

A first period Dr Wall Worcester tea bowl and saucer Third quarter 18th century, 'Fence' pattern, in underglaze blue and depicting a Chinese fenced garden with abundant blooms, foliage and birds, bordered with concentric blue rings, the small bowl…

A Dr. Wall Worcester sparrow-beak jug, with fence pattern and…

Dr. Wall Worcester Sparrow-Beak Jug with Fence Pattern

A Dr. Wall Worcester sparrow-beak jug, with fence pattern and half-crescent mark. 11 cm high

A Dr Wall tea-bowl and saucer. Transfer printed with fence…

Dr Wall Fence Tea Set

A Dr Wall tea-bowl and saucer. Transfer printed with fence pattern

Two 18th century blue and white lidded bowls, one Worcester,…

18th Century Blue and White Lidded Bowls with Fence Pattern

Two 18th century blue and white lidded bowls, one Worcester, the other Caughley, both decorated in the Fence pattern, the domed lids with sculpted floral finials, some damage. Heights 11 cm and 12 cm

A Worcester porcelain milk jug late 18th century decorated with…

18th Century Worcester Porcelain Milk Jug Fence Pattern

A Worcester porcelain milk jug late 18th century decorated with the fence pattern, blue crescent mark to base, 11 cm high

A group of Worcester porcelain objects late 18th century…

Worcester Porcelain Set with Fence Pattern

A group of Worcester porcelain objects late 18th century including a sugar bowl decorated with the Fence pattern; together with a small saucer in coordinating pattern and two small cups of coordinating pattern, blue crescent mark to each base, the bowl 7…

A Worcester porcelain covered sugar bowl late 18th century…

18th Century Worcester Porcelain Sugar Bowl with Fence Pattern

A Worcester porcelain covered sugar bowl late 18th century decorated with the Fence pattern, blue crescent mark to base, 12 cm high

An 18th century Dr Wall Worcester blue and white tea bowl and…

18th Century Worcester Blue & White Tea Set

An 18th century Dr Wall Worcester blue and white tea bowl and saucer dish, decorated with a garden fence design. Diameter of saucer 11.5 cm, both with crescent marks

Dr Wall Worcester first period Worcester sparrow beak jug, c.…

Worcester Sparrow Beak Jugs, 1770 & 1765

Dr Wall Worcester first period Worcester sparrow beak jug, c. 1770 decorated with 'The Fence' pattern, underglaze blue crescent mark, together with another decorated with flowers, c. 1765, underglaze blue mark (2). Height 12 cm 11 cm

Dr Wall Worcester first period Worcester two handled chocolate…

Worcester Two-Handled Chocolate Cup and Saucer, c. 1770

Dr Wall Worcester first period Worcester two handled chocolate cup and saucer, c. 1770 decorated with 'The Fence' pattern, underglaze blue crescent mark