Thomas Bott (1829 - 1870) worked as a porcelain painter and designer at the Royal Worcester porcelain factory in Worcester, England in the mid- to late-19th century. During this period, Worcester was one of the most important porcelain manufacturers in England, and Thomas Bott was involved in the production of a wide range of porcelain wares, including tableware, figurines, and vases. He is credited with creating the Limoges enamel style inspired by the medieval enamels created in that city. The style was revived in the 19th century.

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 more...

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A Royal Worcester porcelain vase, dated 1863, the enamel…

A Royal Worcester porcelain vase, dated 1863, the enamel decoration attributed to Thomas Bott, Snr, of flattened bottle shape on a spreading elliptical foot, a pair of ring 'Handles' to the shoulders with raised jewel borders to the front, sides, and…

A pair of Royal Worcester porcelain covered vases, dated 1862,…

A pair of Royal Worcester porcelain covered vases, dated 1862, the enamel decoration attributed to Thomas Bott, Snr, each of flattened bottle shape on a spreading elliptical foot, a pair of satyr masks to the shoulders, with a domed and finialled cover,…

A Royal Worcester porcelain 'Limoges Enamel' decorated plaque,…

A Royal Worcester porcelain 'Limoges Enamel' decorated plaque, dated 1878, the enamel decoration by Thomas John Bott, oval, cobalt blue ground, finely decorated in white enamel with Venus emerging from the shell, signed 'TJBott. 1878.' (the three initials…

A Royal Worcester porcelain 'Limoges Enamel' decorated plate,…

A Royal Worcester porcelain 'Limoges Enamel' decorated plate, dated 1877, the enamel decoration by Thomas John Bott, circular, cobalt blue ground, the centre finely decorated in white enamel with the 'Triumph of Galatea' after Carlo Maratta, otherwise…

A Royal Worcester porcelain 'Limoges Enamels'-Decorated vase,…

A Royal Worcester porcelain 'Limoges Enamels'-Decorated vase, dated 1877, the enamel decoration by Thomas John Bott, of elegant baluster shape on a circular foot with a pair of restrained handles to the shoulder and sides, cobalt blue ground with gilt…

A Royal Worcester porcelain 'Limoges Enamel' decorated plaque,…

A Royal Worcester porcelain 'Limoges Enamel' decorated plaque, early 1870s, the enamel decoration by Thomas John Bott, oval and convex, cobalt blue ground, finely decorated in white enamel with a scene of a young fisherman and siren embracing, signed 'Tj…

A Royal Worcester 'Limoges Enamel' decorated exhibition quality…

A Royal Worcester 'Limoges Enamel' decorated exhibition quality chalice and cover, dated 1867, the enamel decoration by Thomas Bott, Snr, the tapering cup-shaped body on a knopped stem and circular foot, the cover with a domed and finialled centre, cobalt…

A Royal Worcester porcelain 'Limoges Enamel' decorated plaque,…

A Royal Worcester porcelain 'Limoges Enamel' decorated plaque, dated 1883, the enamel decoration by Thomas John Bott, rectangular, cobalt blue ground, finely decorated in white enamel with 'Lorelei' after Wilhelm Kray, signed 'T.J. Bott / 1883.' lower…

A Royal Worcester porcelain 'Limoges Enamel' decorated plaque,…

A Royal Worcester porcelain 'Limoges Enamel' decorated plaque, first half 1880s, the enamel decoration by Thomas John Bott, rectangular, cobalt blue ground, finely decorated in white enamel with 'La mandolinata' after Conrad Kiesel, signed 'Thos. J. Bott'…

A pair of Royal Worcester porcelain vases, 1860s, the enamel…

A pair of Royal Worcester porcelain vases, 1860s, the enamel decoration attributed to Thomas Bott, Snr, each of flattened bottle shape on a spreading elliptical foot, a pair of ring 'Handles' to the shoulders, with raised jewelling to the front borders,…

A Royal Worcester porcelain 'Limoges Enamel' decorated plaque,…

A Royal Worcester porcelain 'Limoges Enamel' decorated plaque, dated 1888, the enamel decoration by Thomas John Bott, rectangular, cobalt blue ground, finely decorated in white enamel with 'Le jeune veuve' after Jean-Baptiste Greuze, signed 'T.J. Bott.…

A Kerr & Binns Worcester porcelain enamel decorated exhibition…

A Kerr & Binns Worcester porcelain enamel decorated exhibition chalice, dated 1862, the enamel decoration by Thomas Bott, Snr, the tapering cup-shaped body on a knopped stem and circular foot, the ground cobalt-glazed with foliate motifs in white 'Limoges…

A large Royal Worcester charger, dated 1877, the decoration…

A large Royal Worcester charger, dated 1877, the decoration attributed to Thomas John Bott, earthenware, circular on a foot ring with original holes for hanging or mounting, decorated in cobalt blue and white enamel with a portrait of John more on a gilt…

A Royal Worcester porcelain 'Limoges Enamel' decorated…

A Royal Worcester porcelain 'Limoges Enamel' decorated exhibition ewer and stand, dated 1866 and 1867, the enamel decoration by Thomas Bott, Snr, the ewer of classical baluster shape on a circular foot, modelled with a Neptune mask beneath the spout and a…

A Royal Worcester porcelain 'Limoges Enamel' decorated charger,…

A Royal Worcester porcelain 'Limoges Enamel' decorated charger, dated 1878 and 1887, the enamel decoration by Thomas John Bott, circular, cobalt blue ground, finely decorated in white enamel with a bust-length portrait of a woman, 'Louisa', after Charles…

A Royal Worcester porcelain 'Limoges Enamel' decorated plaque,…

A Royal Worcester porcelain 'Limoges Enamel' decorated plaque, circa 1880, the enamel decoration by Thomas John Bott, oval, cobalt blue ground, finely decorated in white enamel with 'La Jeunesse et l'Amour' after William Bouguereau within a rustic…

A pair of Royal Worcester porcelain 'Limoges Enamel' decorated…

A pair of Royal Worcester porcelain 'Limoges Enamel' decorated vases, date cipher for 1879, the enamel decoration attributed to Thomas John Bott, each of flattened baluster shape on a square foot with a pair of gilt classical busts to the shoulders,…

A Royal Worcester porcelain 'Limoges Enamel' decorated handled…

A Royal Worcester porcelain 'Limoges Enamel' decorated handled plate, dated 1873, the enamel decoration attributed to Thomas John Bott, circular with a pair of upturned loop handles extending from beneath the raised sides, cobalt blue ground with gilt…

A Royal Worcester porcelain 'Limoges Enamel' decorated plate,…

A Royal Worcester porcelain 'Limoges Enamel' decorated plate, dated 1878, the enamel decoration by Thomas John Bott, circular, cobalt blue ground with a plain white rim, finely decorated in white enamel with the mounted St George vanquishing the dragon…

19th century Royal Worcester painted cabinet plate by Thomas…

Royal Worcester Botanical Cabinet Plate by Thomas Bott

19th century Royal Worcester painted cabinet plate by Thomas Bott, of circular form, painted with botanical bouquet with surround and pink border, diameter 23 cm

A Royal Worcester pate-sur-pate porcelain plaque by Thomas J.…

"Love the Pilot" Pate-sur-Pate Porcelain Plaque

A Royal Worcester pate-sur-pate porcelain plaque by Thomas J. Bott 1884, Love the Pilot, after J. Coomans signed and dated lower right, titled and signed verso, plaque 14 x 20 cm (plaque)

A Royal Worcester pate-sur-pate porcelain plaque by Thomas J.…

Mariner of the Shell Porcelain Plaque

A Royal Worcester pate-sur-pate porcelain plaque by Thomas J. Bott c.1880's the Mariner of the Shell, signed lower right, titled and signed verso plaque 24.2 x 14.5 cm (plaque)