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 fruit pattern side plate with fruit decoration…

Fruit Pattern Side Plate by Royal Worcester

Royal Worcester fruit pattern side plate with fruit decoration and gilt rim, signed J Smith, marked to base, diameter 15.5 cm.

Royal Worcester porcelain vase, of baluster form, shape number…

Hand-painted Fruit and Berries Vase by J. Smith

Royal Worcester porcelain vase, of baluster form, shape number 2195, decorated with hand painted fruit and berries, signed J Smith, height 20 cm

Four Royal Worcester display dishes, painted depicting fruits…

Royal Worcester Fruit and Flower Display Dishes

Four Royal Worcester display dishes, painted depicting fruits and flowers, three signed by K. Blake (2), J. Smith. Date codes 1935, 1938, 1956 Diametre 7, 11.5 and 19 cm.

Royal Worcester handpainted fruit display plate signed Smith,…

Handpainted Fruit Plate by Royal Worcester, Signed Smith

Royal Worcester handpainted fruit display plate signed Smith, diameter 27 cm

A Royal Worcester Hadley lidded potpourri jar, the front panel…

Royal Worcester Potpourri Jar with Fruit and Berries

A Royal Worcester Hadley lidded potpourri jar, the front panel painted with peaches and berries, the reverse with small vignette of berries, signed by J. Smith, gilt embellishments to base, rim and lid. Stamped #291 H to base, height 16.9 cm.

An early 1970s Royal Worcester large potpourri vase painted…

Fruit Potpourri Vase with Elaborate Pierced Cover

An early 1970s Royal Worcester large potpourri vase painted with fruit, the ovoid body with broad band of hand painted apples and blackberries on a leafy ground and small vignette of grapes to the reverse, signed by the artist John Smith, gilt basket…

A Royal Worcester lidded potpourri jar, painted by J. Smith,…

Royal Worcester Potpourri Jar with Pears and Grapes

A Royal Worcester lidded potpourri jar, painted by J. Smith, with pears and grapes, shape H261, c.1951. Height 10.5 cm

A Royal Worcester cabinet plate, painted with fruit, rim…

Royal Worcester Fruit Painted Cabinet Plate by J. Smith

A Royal Worcester cabinet plate, painted with fruit, rim heightened in gilt, signed J.Smith, circa 1980. Diameter 15.5 cm.

Royal Worcester painted fruit plate by John Smith decorated…

Royal Worcester Fruit Plate with Pears and Grapes

Royal Worcester painted fruit plate by John Smith decorated with pears & grapes on a mossy ground & a gilded rim. Painted number W9535. Condition excellent to good, minor wear to the base. Diameter 27 cm

Royal Worcester painted fruit pair of cup & saucers both…

Royal Worcester Fruit Cup & Saucer Set with Heavy Gilding

Royal Worcester painted fruit pair of cup & saucers both decorated with various fruit & washed with heavy gilding to the interior. Signed J Cook & J Smith to the saucers & B Shwartz & another indecipherable to the cups. Condition good, slight scratches to…

A Royal Worcester hand-painted porcelain spill vase signed John…

Hand-painted Royal Worcester porcelain spill vase by John Smith

A Royal Worcester hand-painted porcelain spill vase signed John Smith, English, post 1990. 21 cm high

A Royal Worcester vase painted J Smith and gilt cover with…

Royal Worcester Peach and Grape Vase with Gilt Cover

A Royal Worcester vase painted J Smith and gilt cover with moulded handles. Decorated with peaches and grapes. Shape no. 2713, black mark. 26 cm high

Three handpainted and gilded Royal Worcester plates signed…

Royal Worcester Handpainted Plates by Smith

Three handpainted and gilded Royal Worcester plates signed Smith - size approx 27 cm