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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Two Royal Worcester scenic plates 'York Minister', signed by D.…

Royal Worcester Scenic Plates

Two Royal Worcester scenic plates 'York Minister', signed by D. Shinnie, 'Windsor Castle Berkshire', signed by J. Shaw, both 27 cm diameter

An impressive large Royal Worcester fruit painted 'Bow' vase…

Royal Worcester Fruit Painted Bow Vase by D. Shinnie

An impressive large Royal Worcester fruit painted 'Bow' vase and cover by D. Shinnie, shape #1428 with a well painted front of peaches and blackberries upon a mossy ground, elaborate gilt enrichments to the handles, bows and various bands, the cover with…

Two Royal Worcester hand painted Shinnie fruit vases painted…

Royal Worcester Shinnie Fruit Vases with Gilt Rims

Two Royal Worcester hand painted Shinnie fruit vases painted with apples blackberries and grapes with gilt rims and signed D. Shinnie. Heights 14 cm and 8 cm