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 Worcester dessert plate with on glaze print in black of 'The…

Worcester Milkmaids Dessert Plate, 1765

A Worcester dessert plate with on glaze print in black of 'The Milkmaids', with a scalloped edge and a gilt rim. Unmarked, circa 1765 diameter 20 cm. Ex Amos collection

Antique French vases along with Worcester blue and white teapot,…

French Antique Vases & Worcester Teapot

Antique French vases along with Worcester blue and white teapot, approx 23 cm highand shorter

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

A signed Worcester bone china plate of 'Wick cottage', probably…

Signed Rushton Worcester Bone China Plate - Wick Cottage

A signed Worcester bone china plate of 'Wick cottage', probably 1942-48 period, signed Rushton, the scenic plate of a thatched cottage, signed lower right; with title, 'Wick', black backstamps and impressed marks underside. Diameter 27.5 cm

Worcester shell dish decorated with flowers, approx 11 cm high,…

Floral Worcester Shell Dish

Worcester shell dish decorated with flowers, approx 11 cm high, 21 cm wide, 19 cm deep

Worcester floral cabinet plate

Worcester Floral Plate

Worcester floral cabinet plate

Hadleys Worcester covered vase, compressed circular body…

Pink and Yellow Rose Covered Vase by Hadleys Worcester

Hadleys Worcester covered vase, compressed circular body painted with pink and yellow roses

Seven antique Worcester willow pattern plates, approx 27 cm,…

Antique Willow Pattern Worcester Plates (Set of 7)

Seven antique Worcester willow pattern plates, approx 27 cm, diameter and smaller (7)

Quality Worcester Cobridge vintage hand painted jug (reg. mark…

Vintage Worcester Cobridge Hand Painted Jug

Quality Worcester Cobridge vintage hand painted jug (reg. mark to base)

Pair antique Worcester posy vases each of scalloped form,…

Antique Worcester Scalloped Posy Vases (Pair)

Pair antique Worcester posy vases each of scalloped form, height 7 cm each.

Antique Locke & Co. Worcester reticulated vase pierced…

Locke & Co. Worcester Reticulated Vase with Pierced Decoration

Antique Locke & Co. Worcester reticulated vase pierced decoration, marked to base and # 236A, height 13 cm.

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.

Five antique English cup and saucers, together with a Worcester…

Antique English Cup and Saucer Set with Worcester Sugar Bowl

Five antique English cup and saucers, together with a Worcester lidded sugar and additional saucer. As inspected

A Samson of Paris tea caddy shaped perfume bottle, 19th century,…

Antique Parisian Tea Caddy Perfume Bottle with Gilt Rococo Design

A Samson of Paris tea caddy shaped perfume bottle, 19th century, the rectangular body with a small neck, decorated in the early Worcester style with gilt enriched rococo reserves of fancy birds upon a blue scale ground, with mock Worcester bordered fret…

Teacup and saucer Worcester Bfb, with crown and Bfb marks on…

Worcester Bfb Teacup and Saucer with Crown Mark

Teacup and saucer Worcester Bfb, with crown and Bfb marks on underside. Cup 5 cm high. Saucer 14 cm diameter,

A Regency milk jug in the manner of Grainger's Worcester, circa…

Regency Floral Milk Jug

A Regency milk jug in the manner of Grainger's Worcester, circa 1820, the waisted jug with a moulded gadroon and floral rim, having an ornamented scroll handle and decorated to a frieze with a floral lyre pattern in pink purple and gold colours, unmarked,…

A Locke Worcester blush ivory cabinet plate, diameter 22 cm

Locke Worcester Blush Ivory Cabinet Plate (22cm)

A Locke Worcester blush ivory cabinet plate, diameter 22 cm

19th century Barr Worcester helmet shaped milk jug

Barr Worcester Milk Jug Helmet Shape 19th Century

19th century Barr Worcester helmet shaped milk jug

Locke & Co Worcester sugar sifter decorated with a pheasant and…

Locke & Co Worcester Pheasant Sugar Sifter

Locke & Co Worcester sugar sifter decorated with a pheasant and silver plate top, height 17.5 cm

Victorian Worcester cup & saucer with floral decoration and…

Victorian Worcester Floral Cup & Saucer

Victorian Worcester cup & saucer with floral decoration and ornate gilt rims, circa 1882 Provenance: Dr Peter Elliott collection

Two various early Worcester posy vases including cone shaped,…

Worcester Posy Vases - Cone and Amphora Shapes

Two various early Worcester posy vases including cone shaped, floral decorated, on yellow ground, height 13.5 cm approx); and amphora shaped, marked to base and # 1908, height 9 cm

Locke Worcester porcelain pin dish, of rectangular form,…

Stinton's Pheasant Pin Dish

Locke Worcester porcelain pin dish, of rectangular form, decorated with a painted image of a pheasant on a blush ground, signed Stinton, length 11.5 cm

Hadleys Worcester porcelain vase of baluster form, decorated…

Sepia Floral Porcelain Vase with Raised Pink Border

Hadleys Worcester porcelain vase of baluster form, decorated with panels of flowers in tones of sepia surrounded by a pink raised border, height 15.5 cm

A vintage Worcester, England ceramic & silver plate biscuit…

Worcester Ceramic Biscuit Barrel with Silver Plate Foliage Detail

A vintage Worcester, England ceramic & silver plate biscuit Barrell with pastel & gilt Foliage detail, height 17 cm

Two Worcester figures fine porcelain on bronze, Albany Poppy,…

Worcester Porcelain and Bronze Pixies with Albany Poppy

Two Worcester figures fine porcelain on bronze, Albany Poppy, red and yellow pixies

Hadley Worcester specimen vase, the spherical body painted with…

Iris-Painted Worcester Vase with Floral Salt Swags

Hadley Worcester specimen vase, the spherical body painted with bearded iris, the salt with floral swags

An 18th century Worcester porcelain trio cup, saucer and plate…

18th Century Worcester Porcelain Trio with Blue Floral Decoration

An 18th century Worcester porcelain trio cup, saucer and plate with painted cobalt blue and gilt floral decoration. Unmarked

Early Worcester and sterling silver cup and saucer, hand…

Hand-painted Floral Sterling Silver Cup and Saucer

Early Worcester and sterling silver cup and saucer, hand painted floral decorated cup (marked 6023 to base), in sterling silver holder. Circa 1903. Height 6 cm (cup).

Worcester saucer, together with an 18th C saucer

18th C Worcester Saucer with Matching Saucer

Worcester saucer, together with an 18th C saucer

A Worcester blue scale dish, circa 1765-70, the scallop edged…

Worcester Blue Scale Dish with Rococo Reserves

A Worcester blue scale dish, circa 1765-70, the scallop edged dish with three gilt enriched rococo reserves with enamel flowers and centred with a shaped roundel with a similar bouquet, upon a blue scale ground; bordered fret mark underside, diameter 19 cm

A Worcester kingfisher dish, leaf shaped and gilt rimmed with…

Gilt-rimmed Kingfisher Dish by R. Poole

A Worcester kingfisher dish, leaf shaped and gilt rimmed with naturalistically posed blue kingfisher, signed R. Poole with marks underside, width 11 cm. Irregular

A Hadley Worcester vase, early 20th century the ovoid moulded…

A Hadley Worcester vase, early 20th century the ovoid moulded vase, decorated with hand painted roses and foliate design, with raised foliate border and raised on tripod splayed legs with gilt highlights, stamped to the underside. Height 14 cm

A Worcester floral decorated plate, circa 1785, unmarked, plate…

Worcester Floral Plate, 1785

A Worcester floral decorated plate, circa 1785, unmarked, plate has a notable green translucency, a lobed gilt-edged plate polychrome decorated with a posy and various sprigs, diameter 22 cm

Victorian Worcester, sauce tureen and stand, approx 17 cm high,…

Victorian Worcester Sauce Tureen with Stand

Victorian Worcester, sauce tureen and stand, approx 17 cm high, 22 cm long, 15 cm deep

Two Worcester dishes and a famille rose example (3)

Worcester Dishes and Famille Rose Example

Two Worcester dishes and a famille rose example (3)

An unusual Locke and Co Worcester porcelain flower-head shaped…

An unusual Locke and Co Worcester porcelain flower-head shaped pot-pourri vase, English circa 1870. Dimensions: 10.5 cm wide, 7 cm high

A collection of demitasse cups & saucers including Minton,…

Fine Demitasse Cup Collection: Minton & Worcester

A collection of demitasse cups & saucers including Minton, Worcester

C1775 Worcester spoon tray fluted shape underglaze blue three…

Worcester Underglaze Blue Spoon Tray with Three Flowers

C1775 Worcester spoon tray fluted shape underglaze blue three flowers pattern, crescent mark 14.5 cm diameter

A Worcester porcelain turquoise-blue bordered and gilt tea-cup…

A Worcester porcelain turquoise-blue bordered and gilt tea-cup and saucer, English circa 1780. Dimensions: saucer 14 cm diameter, cup 5 cm high

18th century Worcester blue & white dish, with blue crescent…

Worcester Blue & White Dish, 18th Century

18th century Worcester blue & white dish, with blue crescent mark to base, circa 1755-90, 12.8 cm diameter

18th century Worcester blue scale cup

Worcester Blue Scale Cup - 18th Century

18th century Worcester blue scale cup

Antique Worcester blue scale plate, floral decoration in…

Worcester Blue Scale Plate, Floral Cartouche Decoration

Antique Worcester blue scale plate, floral decoration in cartouche, on cobalt blue ground. C:1800, Diameter 21 cm

An 18th century Worcester porcelain cup and saucer with painted…

18th Century Worcester Porcelain Cup & Saucer

An 18th century Worcester porcelain cup and saucer with painted cobalt blue and gilt floral decoration. Blue crescent mark. C. 1770

An antique cup and saucer in the manner of Worcester or John…

Antique Floral Cup and Saucer, Circa 1795-1800

An antique cup and saucer in the manner of Worcester or John rose Coalport, circa 1795-1800, the cup of spiral fluted form with a gentle ogee profile and an ear shaped handle, delicately sprigged with purple and gilt flowers and gold rims, the saucer…

An 18th century Worcester teabowl and saucer with blue transfer…

18th Century Worcester Blue Willow Teabowl & Saucer

An 18th century Worcester teabowl and saucer with blue transfer willow pattern. Crescent mark.

A Dr Wall Worcester blue and white saucer dish, decorated with…

Butterfly and Flower Saucer Dish

A Dr Wall Worcester blue and white saucer dish, decorated with butterflies and flowers. Crescent mark. Diameter 12.5 cm

A Stinton, Worcester Locke & Co porcelain dish, with raised rim…

Stinton Worcester Locke Porcelain Dish with Loch Katrine Scene

A Stinton, Worcester Locke & Co porcelain dish, with raised rim painted with the scene 'Path By the Lake Loch Katrine', signed, 15 cm wide

Worcester cup and saucer, milk and sugar c.1880's, Aesthetic…

Aesthetic Worcester Tea Set

Worcester cup and saucer, milk and sugar c.1880's, Aesthetic Period

Hadley's Worcester vase with Pheasant A/F

Worcester Pheasant Vase - Damaged

Hadley's Worcester vase with Pheasant A/F

18th century Worcester miniature gravy boat, with blue crescent…

Worcester Blue Crescent Mini Gravy Boat

18th century Worcester miniature gravy boat, with blue crescent mark to base, circa 1755-90, 11 cm wide, 6.5 cm high

18th century Worcester pinecone plate, with blue crescent mark…

Worcester Pinecone Plate, 18th Century

18th century Worcester pinecone plate, with blue crescent mark to base, circa 1755-90, 21.3 cm diameter

Late 18th century Worcester Queen Charlotte plate, diameter 19.…

Worcester Queen Charlotte Plate (19.5cm, Restored)

Late 18th century Worcester Queen Charlotte plate, diameter 19.5 cm (restored chip to back)

Worcester saucer dish, Circa 1770 with crescent mark. d12 cm…

1770 Worcester Saucer Dish with Crescent Mark

Worcester saucer dish, Circa 1770 with crescent mark. d12 cm approx

Victorian Worcester hand painted oblong tray decorated with…

Victorian Worcester Bird & Floral Tray

Victorian Worcester hand painted oblong tray decorated with birds & floral sprays. Impressed mark verso, 26 by 19 cm.

Worcester tri-form hand decorated vase with bird and floral…

Worcester Bird and Floral Hand-Decorated Vase

Worcester tri-form hand decorated vase with bird and floral decoration, 13.5 cm high approx., no factory marks

A Dr Wall Worcester blue scale dish, circa 1770, decorated with…

Antique Blue Scale Dish with Rococo Reserves and Chrysanthemums

A Dr Wall Worcester blue scale dish, circa 1770, decorated with three large rococo reserves and small cloud and vase reserves each with kakiemon style iron red chrysanthemums, upon a deep scale blue ground; bordered fret mark underside, diameter 22.5 cm

A Dr Wall Worcester blue and white 'Pine Cone' dish, circa…

Blue and White Pine Cone Dish, Circa 1760-80

A Dr Wall Worcester blue and white 'Pine Cone' dish, circa 1760-80, a lobed and fluted dish, decorated with a cluster of flowers and cones to the centre, the border with floral sprays and a single blue line, with a blue crescent mark underside, diameter…

Two Worcester blue and white tea wares: a saucer and a dish in…

Worcester Blue & White Tea Set Pieces

Two Worcester blue and white tea wares: a saucer and a dish in 'Fisherman and Cormorant' pattern, circa 1780-90, the dish with a cell and diaper border, marked underside with underglazed disguised numerals, the saucer unmarked and with a simple blue band…

Pair of lidded Grainger & Co. Worcester pierced rim and…

Grainger & Co. Worcester Jewelled Pot Pourri Pair

Pair of lidded Grainger & Co. Worcester pierced rim and jewelled surround painted cartouches pot pourri all on tri footed bases each approx 12 cm high

A 19th century Worcester small yellow vase, moulded in relief…

Worcester Yellow Vase with Gilt Turtles

A 19th century Worcester small yellow vase, moulded in relief with three gilt turtles. Printed marks including 'For Richard Briggs, Boston'. Height 8.3 cm

Barr Worcester ribbed trio, and one other, c.1800

1800 Ribbed Trio and Additional Barr Worcester Piece

Barr Worcester ribbed trio, and one other, c.1800

Pair of Worcester white fish soap dishes

Worcester White Fish Soap Dish Duo

Pair of Worcester white fish soap dishes

Locke & Co Worcester signed Stinton jug with handpainted…

Stinton Handpainted Pheasant Jug by Locke & Co Worcester

Locke & Co Worcester signed Stinton jug with handpainted pheasant decoration, height 12 cm

A Booths and Goode & Co silicon china tea canister, circa…

Booths & Goode Tea Canister, 1906-1912

A Booths and Goode & Co silicon china tea canister, circa 1906-1912, the tapering squared canister with a square collar and small neck decorated with shaped reserves enclosing flowers and exotic birds with gilt embellishments upon a scale blue ground in…

Two antique Worcester plates, each approx 23 cm diameter

Antique Worcester Plates, 23 cm Diameter (Pair)

Two antique Worcester plates, each approx 23 cm diameter

Hadley's' Worcester English floral lidded vase

Worcester Floral Vase with Lid

Hadley's' Worcester English floral lidded vase

Locke & Co. (early Worcester) sugar sifter with pheasnt…

Locke & Co. Pheasant Sugar Sifter

Locke & Co. (early Worcester) sugar sifter with pheasnt decoration

Grainger Worcester plate-blue ground

Worcester Blue Ground Plate by Grainger

Grainger Worcester plate-blue ground

Barr Worcester porcelain plate decorated with grapes c1,800,…

Barr Worcester Grape Plate, 1800

Barr Worcester porcelain plate decorated with grapes c1,800, marked B at the reverse

Early 19th century Barr Worcester cup & saucer, and 2 hybrid…

Antique Worcester & Hybrid Hard Paste Cups & Saucers

Early 19th century Barr Worcester cup & saucer, and 2 hybrid hard paste cups && saucers, C, 1810

Antique Worcester hand painted dish floral decorated, hand…

18th Century Hand-Painted Worcester Floral Dish

Antique Worcester hand painted dish floral decorated, hand painted blue square mark to base, 18th century, diameter 11.5 cm

A Worcester blue scale dish, circa 1765-70, the dish with three…

Worcester Blue Scale Dish with Rococo Design

A Worcester blue scale dish, circa 1765-70, the dish with three principal reserves and trios of smaller reserves of rococo design with gilt enrichments, enclosing posies and sprigs of bright enamel blooms, a rosebud to the central roundel; open crescent…

A Dr Wall Worcester blue and white sparrow beak jug in 'Three…

Dr Wall Worcester Blue and White Sparrow Beak Jug

A Dr Wall Worcester blue and white sparrow beak jug in 'Three flowers' pattern, circa 1770, the small jug of typical baluster shape with a loop handle and concentric blue lines to the rim; blue crescent mark underside, height 10 cm

Locke & Co. Worcester antique English porcelain urn with…

Antique English Porcelain Urn with Hand-Painted Scene

Locke & Co. Worcester antique English porcelain urn with hand-painted country scene, bees and flowers, 19th century, black factory mark to base, 16 cm high

A set of six English Imari pattern dessert plates, early 19th…

English Imari Pattern Dessert Plates, Early 19th Century

A set of six English Imari pattern dessert plates, early 19th century, each boldly hand decorated with large cobalt blue, orange and yellow flowers, gilt foliage and scrolls upon a cream ground, unmarked but possibly Worcester or Spode. Diameter: 21.5 cm

A Worcester cup & saucer, c.1770, decorated at the giles studio…

Gold Queen's Pattern Worcester Cup & Saucer, c.1770

A Worcester cup & saucer, c.1770, decorated at the giles studio in gold with the gold Queen's pattern, the centre with circular cartouche, the ground segmented in gilt, the elaborate twisted handle with a series of graduating dots, ex Bonnett collection,…

A pair of hard paste porcelain vases and a plate in the mid…

Gilded Porcelain Vases and Plate with Birds and Insects

A pair of hard paste porcelain vases and a plate in the mid 18th century Worcester manner, probably by Samson of Paris, circa 1860s-80s, the small tapering ovoid vases and plate decorated with 'Fancy' birds and insects to lavishly gilded reserves upon a…

A Locke & Co Worcester pheasant jug by Walter Stinton,…

Worcester Pheasant Jug by Walter Stinton

A Locke & Co Worcester pheasant jug by Walter Stinton, 1896-1902, signed W Stinton to side of image, a moulded baluster jug with a deep acanthus leaf collar in relief and raised on a moulded and shaped foot, decorated to the body with a pheasant upon a…

Antique Worcester figural group impressed mark to base date…

Antique Worcester Figural Group, 1880

Antique Worcester figural group impressed mark to base date code for 1880. Antique Worcester figural group Ipressed mark to base date code for 1880

Antique Worcester blue and white pierced 'moon. Antique…

Antique Worcester Blue and White Vase

Antique Worcester blue and white pierced 'moon. Antique Worcester blue and white pierced 'moon flask' form vase, approx 18 cm high, 16 cm wide

A Worcester hand painted dish, circa 1785, the lobed and…

Worcester Hand Painted Floral Dish, 1785

A Worcester hand painted dish, circa 1785, the lobed and moulded dish decorated with loose floral arrangements and sprigs, with a red rim, unmarked, 19.5 cm diameter

Loche & Co. Worcester sugar caster signed W.Stinton.13.5 cm

W. Stinton Signed Sugar Caster by Loche & Co. Worcester

Loche & Co. Worcester sugar caster signed W.Stinton.13.5 cm

Locke Worcester posy pot, painted with pheasant, signed width…

Stinton Signed Locke Worcester Pheasant Posy Pot

Locke Worcester posy pot, painted with pheasant, signed width Stinton

Hadley Worcester two handled vase, hand painted with peacocks.…

Peacock Painted Two-Handled Vase with Base Restoration

Hadley Worcester two handled vase, hand painted with peacocks. 30 cm high. (Restoration to base)

18th C Worcester lily pattern deep dish

Worcester Lily Deep Dish Plate

18th C Worcester lily pattern deep dish

Three Dr Wall Worcester blue and white saucers, circa 1760-1775,…

Three 18th Century Dr Wall Worcester Saucers

Three Dr Wall Worcester blue and white saucers, circa 1760-1775, in 'Mansfield', 'Fruit and Wreath' and 'Prunus root' patterns, the latter as found and repaired, all with blue crescent marks underside, diameter 12.5 cm

Three pieces of Worcester Evesham oven Ware (3)

Worcester Evesham Oven Ware Trio

Three pieces of Worcester Evesham oven Ware (3)

A Victorian Worcester Japonais teapot, blue and white with…

Victorian Worcester Japonais Teapot, c.1880

A Victorian Worcester Japonais teapot, blue and white with double bamboo cylinder body, the lid with small internal crack. C.1880. Height 12 cm. Note: Worcester gained recognition for its Japanese-inspired designs, which formed part of Japonisme, a…

Locke & Co Shrub Hill works Worcester 'Loch Katrine' by Walter…

"Loch Katrine" Ivory Shrub Hill Worcester Vase

Locke & Co Shrub Hill works Worcester 'Loch Katrine' by Walter Stinton in blush ivory, signed to the body, titled & stamped to the base. Height 7.8 cm

Grainger & Co Worcester handpainted botanical scene compote,…

Worcester Botanical Compote

Grainger & Co Worcester handpainted botanical scene compote, height 16.5 cm

Dr Wall Worcester 'Lotus' pattern porcelain dish c1770…

Repaired Worcester Porcelain Lotus Dish, c.1770

Dr Wall Worcester 'Lotus' pattern porcelain dish c1770 (repaired)

Roayl Worcester shell form vase, with lizard, as inspected

Royal Worcester Shell Vase with Lizard

Roayl Worcester shell form vase, with lizard, as inspected

A group of four small Worcester vases, two pieces dated 1891,…

Set of Four Worcester Floral Vases and Ewers

A group of four small Worcester vases, two pieces dated 1891, 1903 and 1905, as found, two bottle vases and two decorative ewers each with a delicately painted floral design with gilt enhancement on a blush ivory ground; three with purple backstamps, the…

Pair of Grainger Worcester vases with reticulated collars &…

Grainger Worcester Vases with Rural Scenes

Pair of Grainger Worcester vases with reticulated collars & handpainted rural scenes, 22 cm high approx.

Worcester plate blue and white having a garden scene with…

Worcester Blue and White Garden Plate

Worcester plate blue and white having a garden scene with lattice boarder. Having crescent mark on underside. Diameter 20 cm.