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 group of Royal Worcester bird themed porcelain, and other…

Bird-themed Porcelain Collection with Aynsley & Wedgwood Pieces

A group of Royal Worcester bird themed porcelain, and other porcelains by Aynsley and Wedgwood, nine pieces including a jug and four cups shaped as coopered barrels with various painted bird specimens, a Wedgwood Mirabelle box, two Royal Worcester butter…

George Owen (Royal Worcester) an exhibition quality elaborately…

Elaborate Jewelled Casket by George Owen, Royal Worcester

George Owen (Royal Worcester) an exhibition quality elaborately pierced jewelled and detailed lidded casket shaped box with reticulated foliage and fine honeycomb blind fretwork to body and lid, very finely gilded highlights to all with gold Royal…

Boxed Royal Worcester signed hand painted thimble bird…

Hand-painted Royal Worcester Thimble with Bird Decoration (1960)

Boxed Royal Worcester signed hand painted thimble bird decoration, signed H. Lighthert, in presentation box, circa 1960.

Royal Worcester handpainted lidded trinket box dated 1913, with…

1913 Royal Worcester Trinket Box with Bird and Floral Design

Royal Worcester handpainted lidded trinket box dated 1913, with bird and floral decoration, diameter 7 cm

Royal Worcester hand painted miniature trinket box with rose…

Hand painted Royal Worcester rose trinket box, signed

Royal Worcester hand painted miniature trinket box with rose decoration, signed Kitty Blake, width 3.5 cm

Royal Worcester 200th Anniversary boxed vase with Hancocks…

Royal Worcester 200th Anniversary Vase with Allegory and Gilt Handles

Royal Worcester 200th Anniversary boxed vase with Hancocks centralised allegory pertaining to country people and pursuits, 'A shepherd and shepherdess' to the mid section, flanked by two gilt handles and adorned by a lid with gilded finial. Marked to base…

Royal Worcester porcelain plaque and sterling silver mounted…

Royal Worcester Porcelain Plaque & Silver Mounted Jewelry Box

Royal Worcester porcelain plaque and sterling silver mounted jewellery box by Stinton, early 20th century, stamped 'Royal Worcester, Made In England', plaque 11 cm diameter, box 12 cm across

A Royal Worcester James Stinton signed pheasant sterling silver…

Royal Worcester Pheasant Silver Box, Signed Stinton

A Royal Worcester James Stinton signed pheasant sterling silver box, factory stamped. Silver marked Sanders & Mackenzie, Birmingham 1938, length 23 cm

Royal Worcester Demitasses and saucers, set for six, decorated…

Floral Demitasse Set for Six in Box

Royal Worcester Demitasses and saucers, set for six, decorated with floral sprays, in box

Royal Worcester porcelain box and cover of cylindrical form,…

Flower Decorated Porcelain Box on Purple Ground

Royal Worcester porcelain box and cover of cylindrical form, decorated with trailing flowers, on purple ground, depth 11 cm

Royal Worcester flower Ronald Van Ruychevelt in box, 30 cm long

Royal Worcester Flower in Box, 30cm Long

Royal Worcester flower Ronald Van Ruychevelt in box, 30 cm long

A Royal Worcester trio and small trinket box, the trio c.1932,…

Royal Worcester Robins Trio and Trinket Box

A Royal Worcester trio and small trinket box, the trio c.1932, painted with red-breasted robins and cherry blossom by Walter Powell; the circular box similarly painted.

Royal Worcester blush ivory trinket box, hand decorated, 6.5 cm…

Hand-decorated Royal Worcester Blush Ivory Trinket Box

Royal Worcester blush ivory trinket box, hand decorated, 6.5 cm diameter

Royal Worcester 'Magpie' porcelain pill box, circa 1908, by R.…

Royal Worcester Magpie Pill Box

Royal Worcester 'Magpie' porcelain pill box, circa 1908, by R. Austin, stamped Royal Worcester England, Flavelle Brotheres Ltd, 1.5 cm high, 5 cm diameter

Royal Worcester trinket box, 6.5 cm diameter approx.

Royal Worcester Trinket Box - 6.5 cm Diameter

Royal Worcester trinket box, 6.5 cm diameter approx.

A boxed Royal Worcester porcelain set of six demi-tasse gilt…

Harry Stinton Highland Cattle Porcelain Set with Hulbert Spoons

A boxed Royal Worcester porcelain set of six demi-tasse gilt cups and saucer painted by Harry Stinton, 1920, with Highland cattle in a misty landscape, puce factory mark and silver gilt spoons by Henry James Hulbert, London 1919, fixed box with retail's…

Royal Worcester 'The Mayflower' bowl commemorating 'The three…

Mayflower Commemorative Bowl

Royal Worcester 'The Mayflower' bowl commemorating 'The three hundred and Fifieth Anniversary of the sailing of the Pilgrim Fathers to America'. Numbered 336/500. Set in a silk lined box, with a framed certificate. condition good, some wear, minor…

Royal Worcester box

Regal Worcester Box

Royal Worcester box

A Worcester Grainger & Co reticulated box and cover, circa 1889,…

Worcester Grainger & Co Reticulated Box and Cover

A Worcester Grainger & Co reticulated box and cover, circa 1889, the cover modelled with central star emanating profuse scrolling trellis designs within floral motif border and reticulated sides, shield mark to base, 13 cm diameter, 3.3 cm high.

A Royal Worcester circular box painted with fruit and berries…

Royal Worcester Fruit Box and Wildflower Saucers Set

A Royal Worcester circular box painted with fruit and berries by William Bee, 1926, 10 cm diameter and 5 wildflower saucers, one signed by Miss Hilda Everett, and 8 small dishes

Six Royal Worcester coffee cups with saucers in box.

Royal Worcester Coffee Cup Set with Saucers (6 Pieces)

Six Royal Worcester coffee cups with saucers in box.

A Royal Worcester wicker candy box and cover. 1888, pattern…

Royal Worcester Wicker Candy Box with Lotus Crown Finial

A Royal Worcester wicker candy box and cover. 1888, pattern 1275, the low compressed dish with an everted rim with eastern arched motifs, the fitted domed lid with a lotus crown and pointed stupa style finial, with a moulded radiating lattice pattern to…

Royal Worcester figure 'Camille' with certificate and box.…

Royal Worcester 'Camille' Figure with Certificate & Box

Royal Worcester figure 'Camille' with certificate and box. Royal Worcester figure 'Camille' with certificate and box.

Collection of Royal Worcester 'Evesham' two covered oval…

Royal Worcester 'Evesham' Serving Dishes & Egg Coddlers Set

Collection of Royal Worcester 'Evesham' two covered oval serving dishes measuring 26 cm wide, along with two pairs of egg coddlers. Includes one egg cup box and old Royal Worcester pamphlet.

Five Royal Worcester egg coddlers, three large and two small in…

Set of 5 Royal Worcester Egg Coddlers in Box

Five Royal Worcester egg coddlers, three large and two small in box