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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Pair of Royal China Works Worcester lidded jars blush ivory…

Royal Worcester Poppy Jars with Restored Finial

Pair of Royal China Works Worcester lidded jars blush ivory with handpainted blooming poppy sprays, twin handles on pedestal bases. height 36 cm one finial restored

A Royal Worcester ginger jar and cover painted with fruit,…

Fruit-Painted Royal Worcester Ginger Jar by H. Ayrton

A Royal Worcester ginger jar and cover painted with fruit, signed H Ayrton, 18 cm high.

Royal Worcester porcelain jar and cover, of baluster form, with…

Royal Worcester Fruit Jar with Pierced Cover

Royal Worcester porcelain jar and cover, of baluster form, with a pierced cover, above painted fruit in soft tones, signed, height 12 cm

Royal Worcester porcelain jar and cover, of tapering lobed form,…

Floral Royal Worcester Porcelain Jar & Cover

Royal Worcester porcelain jar and cover, of tapering lobed form, set with circular cover, above gilt shoulders, painted with flowers in bright tones of pink, blue, green and yellow on a blush ground, height 13 cm

Wonderful Graingers Royal Worcester jar, lid and cover, of…

Graingers Royal Worcester Floral Jar with Lid

Wonderful Graingers Royal Worcester jar, lid and cover, of baluster form, decorated with domed cover and interior lid, surrounded by a pierced border, the body painted with pink flowers and foliage on three scrolled feet on trefoil foot, height 16.5 cm

Royal Worcester ginger jar & cover ovoid body continuously…

Signed P. Love Fruit Ginger Jar

Royal Worcester ginger jar & cover ovoid body continuously painted with pears, peaches, apples & grapes, signed P. Love, 17.5 cm height

Five Royal Worcester Evesham pattern lidded jars, approx 23 cm…

Set of Five Royal Worcester Evesham Lidded Jars

Five Royal Worcester Evesham pattern lidded jars, approx 23 cm high and shorter (5)

Royal Worcester ginger jar with fruit painting and signed…

Fruit Painting Ginger Jar by Kerret

Royal Worcester ginger jar with fruit painting and signed Kerret, height 18 cm

Royal Worcester blush ivory rose jar with gilded lid finial…

Royal Worcester Ivory Rose Jar with Gilded Lid

Royal Worcester blush ivory rose jar with gilded lid finial (restored), the neck reticulated, two C-scrolled handles are in the form of acanthus leaves with gilded adornments on a cream ground body decorated with flowers & foliage. A nipped waist on a…

Royal Worcester hand painted jar, with no lid and chip to…

Hand-painted Royal Worcester jar with chip

Royal Worcester hand painted jar, with no lid and chip to inside rim, 8.5 cm high approx

Royal Worcester lidded jar 8 cm tall.

Royal Worcester 8cm Lidded Jar

Royal Worcester lidded jar 8 cm tall.

A small Royal Worcester porcelain lidded four lobed jar with…

Royal Worcester Fruit Pattern Jar with Gilding

A small Royal Worcester porcelain lidded four lobed jar with rich gilding and signed painted fruit pattern. Height 12 cm