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 candle snuffer, in the form of a wicked witch

Royal Worcester candle snuffer, in the form of a wicked witch

Six Royal Worcester, England porcelain candle snuffers…

Royal Worcester Porcelain Henry VIII Wife Candle Snuffers Set

Six Royal Worcester, England porcelain candle snuffers depicting the six Wives of King Henry VIII, all in original boxes, height 13 cm to 14 cm

Royal Worcester antique English porcelain candle holder with…

Royal Worcester Mouse Candle Holder

Royal Worcester antique English porcelain candle holder with applied mouse decoration, 19th/20th century, puce factory mark to base, 7 cm high, 12 cm wide

A Royal Worcester candle snuffer, 'Lemon' from the Connoisseur…

Royal Worcester Lemon Connoisseur Candle Snuffer

A Royal Worcester candle snuffer, 'Lemon' from the Connoisseur Collection, height 9 cm. Historic retail $NZ245

Candle snuffers, Royal Worcester limited edition Queen Victoria…

Limited Edition Royal Worcester Candle Snuffers

Candle snuffers, Royal Worcester limited edition Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

Royal Worcester candle snuffer, limited edition Queen Elizabeth…

Limited Edition Royal Worcester Queen Elizabeth Candle Snuffer

Royal Worcester candle snuffer, limited edition Queen Elizabeth with certificate and original box

Royal Worcester 'Giles Cat' candle snuffer height 12 cm, in…

Royal Worcester Giles Cat Candle Snuffer in Box

Royal Worcester 'Giles Cat' candle snuffer height 12 cm, in original box

Two Royal Worcester ceramic candle snuffers each from the Royal…

Royal Worcester Ceramic Candle Snuffers - Connoisseur Collection

Two Royal Worcester ceramic candle snuffers each from the Royal Worcester 'Connoisseur Collection', including 'Titania', and 'Bottom', each marked to base, in original packaging, height 9 cm, and 11 cm.

Antique Royal Worcester Mandarin candle snuffer

Royal Worcester Mandarin Candle Snuffer

Antique Royal Worcester Mandarin candle snuffer

Two early Royal Worcester candle snuffer figures each candle…

Pair of Royal Worcester Monk Candle Snuffers

Two early Royal Worcester candle snuffer figures each candle snuffer in the form of a standing monk, 1 in cream, the other in brown vestments, marked to bases, circa 1900, height 12 cm, each.

A Royal Worcester porcelain candle snuffer, in the form of a…

Royal Worcester Victorian Woman Candle Snuffer

A Royal Worcester porcelain candle snuffer, in the form of a Victorian woman in a poke bonnet. Height 9 cm

A Grainger's Worcester gilded chamber candlestick, mid 19th…

Gilded Worcester Chamber Candlestick, 19th Century

A Grainger's Worcester gilded chamber candlestick, mid 19th century, pattern G 537, a leaf shaped dish with vegetal handle supporting a central sconce richly moulded and gilded with rococo patterns, and sprigged with transferware flowers; painted marks to…

Royal Worcester figure Noel #2905 together with monk candle…

Royal Worcester Noel Figure and Monk Candle Snuffer Set

Royal Worcester figure Noel #2905 together with monk candle snuffer (2)

16 various Royal Worcester porcelain candle snuffers. Most…

Royal Worcester Porcelain Candle Snuffers Collection

16 various Royal Worcester porcelain candle snuffers. Most depicting various 19th century characters, based on the original moulds, c1976. Estate late Lily Mathieson, height 7-12 cm

Three Royal Worcester figures, old goat woman, Penelope, monk…

Royal Worcester Goat Woman, Penelope & Monk Snuffer Figurines

Three Royal Worcester figures, old goat woman, Penelope, monk candle snuffer

Two Royal Worcester novelty porcelain candle snuffers, 1924 and…

Royal Worcester Porcelain Candle Snuffers - Novelty Characters

Two Royal Worcester novelty porcelain candle snuffers, 1924 and 1925, a homely 'French cook' in pink and blue colours, and 'The Witch' carrying a broom and wearing a bright orange coat, a peaked black hat and a sour, expression, both with puce marks to…

Three Royal Worcester candle snuffers, French cook, monk & nun,…

Royal Worcester Trio Candle Snuffers: French Cook, Monk & Nun

Three Royal Worcester candle snuffers, French cook, monk & nun, 12 cm high (tallest) approx

Two Royal Worcester 'Mr Caudle' candle snuffers, 7.5 cm high…

Pair of Royal Worcester Mr. Caudle Candle Snuffers

Two Royal Worcester 'Mr Caudle' candle snuffers, 7.5 cm high approx., circa 1910, one with repaired top

Two Royal Worcester candle snuffers, Mop Cap & Feathered Cap, 8.…

Pair of Royal Worcester Candle Snuffers

Two Royal Worcester candle snuffers, Mop Cap & Feathered Cap, 8.5 cm high (tallest) approx

Two Royal Worcester candle snuffers, Owl & Mrs Caudle, 8 cm…

Royal Worcester Owl and Mrs Caudle Candle Snuffers

Two Royal Worcester candle snuffers, Owl & Mrs Caudle, 8 cm high (tallest) approx

Two Royal Worcester candle snuffers, Howard & Punch, 9.5 cm…

Pair of Royal Worcester Howard & Punch Candle Snuffers

Two Royal Worcester candle snuffers, Howard & Punch, 9.5 cm high (tallest) approx

Two Royal Worcester candle snuffers, including Hush, 8.5 cm…

Pair of Royal Worcester Candle Snuffers

Two Royal Worcester candle snuffers, including Hush, 8.5 cm high (tallest) approx

Two Royal Worcester candle snuffers, Toddie & Young Girl, 10 cm…

Royal Worcester Candle Snuffers: Toddie & Young Girl Pair

Two Royal Worcester candle snuffers, Toddie & Young Girl, 10 cm high (tallest) approx

Royal Worcester 'Punch'candle snuffer H9 cm approx

Royal Worcester Punch Candle Snuffer - H9cm

Royal Worcester 'Punch'candle snuffer H9 cm approx

Royal Worcester candle snuffer 'Young Girl'

"Young Girl" Candle Snuffer by Royal Worcester

Royal Worcester candle snuffer 'Young Girl'

Royal Worcester 'Mrs Caudle' candle snuffer 6.8 cm high approx

Royal Worcester Mrs Caudle Candle Snuffer

Royal Worcester 'Mrs Caudle' candle snuffer 6.8 cm high approx

Two Royal Worcester candle snuffers, comprising of the French…

Royal Worcester Candle Snuffers: French Cook & Granny Snow

Two Royal Worcester candle snuffers, comprising of the French Cook and Granny snow

A Royal Worcester candle snuffer, in the form of a monk reading…

Royal Worcester Monk Candle Snuffer, 1958

A Royal Worcester candle snuffer, in the form of a monk reading the bible, stamped and dated 1958. Height 13 cm

Royal Worcester French cook candle snuffer, 7 cm high

Royal Worcester French Cook Candle Snuffer - 7cm

Royal Worcester French cook candle snuffer, 7 cm high

A Royal Worcester candle snuffer, 'Diffidence', modelled as the…

Jenny Lind Candle Snuffer by Royal Worcester

A Royal Worcester candle snuffer, 'Diffidence', modelled as the Swedish soprano Jenny Lind (1820-87) with a nightingale's head holding a musical score. Stamped and dated 1954. Height 10 cm

A Royal Worcester candle snuffer 'Toddie', a young boy wearing…

Royal Worcester Toddie Candle Snuffer, 1976

A Royal Worcester candle snuffer 'Toddie', a young boy wearing an oversized coat and turquoise bobble hat, stamped and dated 1976. Height 10 cm

Royal Worcester candle snuffer, 8.5 cm high

Royal Worcester Candle Snuffer - 8.5cm Height

Royal Worcester candle snuffer, 8.5 cm high

Five Royal Worcester candle snuffers including Toddy, Mr Caudle…

Royal Worcester Candle Snuffers Collection

Five Royal Worcester candle snuffers including Toddy, Mr Caudle and Feathered Hat. (5)

A Royal Worcester candle snuffer, 1922, 'The Witch' carrying a…

Royal Worcester Witch Candle Snuffer

A Royal Worcester candle snuffer, 1922, 'The Witch' carrying a broom and wearing a bright orange coat, a peaked black hat and a sour expression; puce marks to the interior. Height 9.5 cm

A Royal Worcester candle snuffer, 1903, 'Mrs Caudle', a…

Royal Worcester Mrs. Caudle Candle Snuffer, 1903

A Royal Worcester candle snuffer, 1903, 'Mrs Caudle', a garrulous character popularised in 'Punch' magazine during the mid-19th century wearing a peaked bonnet with a blue bow and a blue bow to her neck; puce marks to the interior. Height 7 cm

A late Victorian Royal Worcester candle holder with raised gilt…

Victorian Royal Worcester Gilt Candle Holder

A late Victorian Royal Worcester candle holder with raised gilt floral scroll and fluted decoration. Reg no 227597, circa 1895. Height 20 cm

Royal Worcester antique porcelain candle snuffer, in the form…

Antique Royal Worcester Nun Candle Snuffer, C.1910

Royal Worcester antique porcelain candle snuffer, in the form of a nun. Puce mark, C:1910

Antique Royal Worcester candle snuffer, old Maid circa 1880

1880 Royal Worcester Candle Snuffer

Antique Royal Worcester candle snuffer, old Maid circa 1880

Royal Worcester candle snuffer, Nun

Royal Worcester Nun Candle Snuffer

Royal Worcester candle snuffer, Nun

A Royal Worcester candle snuffer, c.1896. Height 7.5 cm

Royal Worcester Candle Snuffer, c.1896

A Royal Worcester candle snuffer, c.1896. Height 7.5 cm

A Royal Worcester candle snuffer, c.1954. Height 8 cm

1954 Royal Worcester Candle Snuffer - 8cm Height

A Royal Worcester candle snuffer, c.1954. Height 8 cm

A Royal Worcester candle snuffer. Height 8 cm

Royal Worcester Candle Snuffer (8cm)

A Royal Worcester candle snuffer. Height 8 cm

A Royal Worcester candle snuffer, c.1910. Height 7.9 cm

Royal Worcester Candle Snuffer, c.1910

A Royal Worcester candle snuffer, c.1910. Height 7.9 cm