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 antique English porcelain jardiniere painted…

Antique Royal Worcester Porcelain Jardiniere with Chrysanthemums

Royal Worcester antique English porcelain jardiniere painted with chrysanthemums, circa 1894, puce factory mark to base, 25 cm high, 37 cm wide

Royal Worcester impressive English porcelain jardiniere with…

Hand-painted Fruit Jardiniere by Royal Worcester, 1925

Royal Worcester impressive English porcelain jardiniere with hand-painted fruit, signed 'Ricketts', circa 1925, puce factory mark to base, 20 cm high, 25 cm wide

A large Royal Worcester jardiniere, 1897, with a moulded neck…

Royal Worcester Jardiniere with Wildflower Decoration

A large Royal Worcester jardiniere, 1897, with a moulded neck and lappet style base, decorated with a freely painted arrangement of thistles and other wildflowers upon a blush ivory ground, puce backstamp and shape number 1925 underside, 24 cm high, 38 cm…

A Royal Worcester jardiniere, 1912, profusely moulded in high…

Royal Worcester Jardiniere with Lion's Head Masks, 1912

A Royal Worcester jardiniere, 1912, profusely moulded in high relief with lion's head masks, acanthus and grotesque cornucopia in shot olive, bronze and soft gold colours, puce backstamp and shape number 1310 underside, 24 cm high, 33 cm diameter.…

Pottery jardiniere, porcelain jugs, Royal Worcester shell vase,…

Antique Pottery and Glass Collection

Pottery jardiniere, porcelain jugs, Royal Worcester shell vase, antique glass vase, a green carnival glass bowl and a Norwegian green glass vase, 19th and 20th century, A/F (7 items), the jardiniere15 cm high

A small Royal Worcester reticulated jardiniere by Kitty Blake,…

Kitty Blake Royal Worcester Jardiniere

A small Royal Worcester reticulated jardiniere by Kitty Blake, 1908, of compressed form with a moulded collar and base in gold and shot colours, the body decorated with autumnal fruits and foliage, signed K. Blake below rim, green backstamp underside, 13…

A hand painted Royal Worcester jardiniere, signed J. Southall,…

Hand-painted Royal Worcester Jardiniere by J. Southall

A hand painted Royal Worcester jardiniere, signed J. Southall, height 17 cm, diameter 20 cm

Royal Worcester handpainted jardiniere decorated with peacocks,…

Handpainted Royal Worcester Peacock Jardiniere (Restored Top Rim)

Royal Worcester handpainted jardiniere decorated with peacocks, height 18 cm approx (restoration to top rim)

Royal Worcester Aesthetic movement porcelain hexagonal…

Aesthetic Movement Jardiniere by Royal Worcester, 1874

Royal Worcester Aesthetic movement porcelain hexagonal jardiniere, circa 1874

A Royal Worcester small footed table jardiniere, decorated with…

Royal Worcester Floral Jardiniere, 1905

A Royal Worcester small footed table jardiniere, decorated with roses and forget-me-not flowers, Hadley shape, date mark 1905. Height 7 cm.

Royal Worcester hand painted & signed jardiniere hand painted…

Autumn Leaves Jardiniere by A. Shuck

Royal Worcester hand painted & signed jardiniere hand painted with autumn leaves and blackberries, signed A. Shuck, marked to base and # 191/11-88, height 17 cm.

Royal Worcester hand painted jardiniere hand painted rose…

Hand-painted Royal Worcester Rose Jardiniere (#191) - 17cm

Royal Worcester hand painted jardiniere hand painted rose decoration, marked to base and # 191, height 17 cm.

A Royal Worcester jardiniere painted with peacocks, 20.5 cm…

Peacock-Painted Royal Worcester Jardiniere

A Royal Worcester jardiniere painted with peacocks, 20.5 cm high.

Royal Worcester porcelain pedestal jardiniere, with a pierced…

Royal Worcester Porcelain Jardiniere with Roses and Gilt Accents

Royal Worcester porcelain pedestal jardiniere, with a pierced edge, above a baluster body, painted with panels of roses and foliage, signed W.E Jarman, with raised gilt border on pedestal foot, accented gilt, height 18 cm

A Royal Worcester jardiniere, Harry Ayrton. 31 cm high, 24 cm…

Royal Worcester Jardiniere by Harry Ayrton

A Royal Worcester jardiniere, Harry Ayrton. 31 cm high, 24 cm wide.

Large handpainted Royal Worcester jardiniere, decorated with…

Handpainted Royal Worcester Jardiniere with Roses, 1891

Large handpainted Royal Worcester jardiniere, decorated with roses, signed Sedgley, circa 1891, height 28 cm

Royal Worcester hand painted jardiniere, with iris decoration,…

Hand-Painted Royal Worcester Jardiniere with Iris Decoration

Royal Worcester hand painted jardiniere, with iris decoration, signed Bray, circa 1912, 18 cm diameter, 14 cm high

Royal Worcester 'Sabrina' jardiniere, height 16 cm

Royal Worcester Sabrina Jardiniere - 16 cm Height

Royal Worcester 'Sabrina' jardiniere, height 16 cm

Royal Worcester small jardiniere on pedestal foot painted with…

Floral Jardiniere on Pedestal Foot by Royal Worcester

Royal Worcester small jardiniere on pedestal foot painted with flowers on peach ground (3)

A Royal Worcester jardiniere, painted with peacocks. Signed to…

Peacock-Painted Royal Worcester Jardiniere by Lewis

A Royal Worcester jardiniere, painted with peacocks. Signed to base Lewis, 20 cm high, 26 cm diameter

A small Royal Worcester table jardiniere, decorated by Millie…

Royal Worcester Jardiniere with Millie Hunt Roses (9 words)

A small Royal Worcester table jardiniere, decorated by Millie Hunt with roses, gilded decoration to base and rim, signed. Date marks 1926. Diameter 10 cm

Royal Worcester jardiniere painted with roses in panels, 11 cm…

Rose Panel Jardiniere by Royal Worcester

Royal Worcester jardiniere painted with roses in panels, 11 cm high

A Royal Worcester jardiniere, Hadley's shape 191, green mark, c.…

Royal Worcester Jardiniere with Yellow and Pink Roses

A Royal Worcester jardiniere, Hadley's shape 191, green mark, c.1905, circular body raised on circular foot. Painted with yellow and pink rose blossoms and buds. Height 16 cm

A Royal Worcester jardiniere with painted roses, bearing Royal…

Royal Worcester Jardiniere with Painted Roses and Gilded Base

A Royal Worcester jardiniere with painted roses, bearing Royal Worcester green mark, shape number 816, bulbous form on gilded base with flared, pierced top, 11 cm high

Royal Worcester 'Rose Decorated' jardiniere, marked to base:…

Royal Worcester Rose Jardiniere 191/H 10.74

Royal Worcester 'Rose Decorated' jardiniere, marked to base: 191/H 10.74

A large Royal Worcester Sabrina ware jardiniere, circa 1925,…

Royal Worcester Sabrina Ware Jardiniere

A large Royal Worcester Sabrina ware jardiniere, circa 1925, embossed 'Gather Ye Roses While Ye May, stamped Royal Worcester, Made in England, Sabrina Ware, 18 cm high, 26 cm diameter

Royal Worcester jardiniere ovoid body with ornate reliefs of…

Ivory Jardiniere with Lion and Satyr Reliefs

Royal Worcester jardiniere ovoid body with ornate reliefs of lion and satyr masks on ivory ground 20 cm dia

Royal Worcester signed porcelain jardiniere. Signed F J Bray.…

Signed Royal Worcester Porcelain Jardiniere with Floral Decor

Royal Worcester signed porcelain jardiniere. Signed F J Bray. Blue iris floral decoration with gilt highlights on shell form feet. Marked to base 1450-38-54. C1912.

A superb Royal Worcester rose decorated jardiniere having…

Royal Worcester Rose Jardiniere by H. Martin

A superb Royal Worcester rose decorated jardiniere having pierced border. Signed H. Martin. 25 cm high.

A Royal Worcester porcelain jardiniere, late 19th century. 16…

Late 19th Century Royal Worcester Porcelain Jardiniere

A Royal Worcester porcelain jardiniere, late 19th century. 16 cm high, 22 cm across

Royal Worcester signed W. Powell jardiniere hand painted with…

Royal Worcester Hand Painted Jardiniere with Water Bird Design

Royal Worcester signed W. Powell jardiniere hand painted with water bird design, raised decoration to body and pierced upper rim, circa 1911, 17.5 cm high approx

Royal Worcester signed William Harbron pot pouri jardiniere,…

William Harbron Royal Worcester Pot Pourri Jardiniere

Royal Worcester signed William Harbron pot pouri jardiniere, with 2 handles and 4 botanical form feet, hand painted roses design, signed W. Harbron, small chip to one foot, circa 1912, 19.5 cm high

Royal Worcester hand painted jardiniere signed R Austin, bold…

Hand-painted Royal Worcester Jardiniere with Roses & Gilt

Royal Worcester hand painted jardiniere signed R Austin, bold pink & red roses with gilt enrichments, 21 cm diameter

A rare Royal Worcester James Hadley porcelain jardiniere, dated…

Royal Worcester Porcelain Jardiniere with Ram Head Handles

A rare Royal Worcester James Hadley porcelain jardiniere, dated 1905, with rams head moulded handles, raised from four hoof feet and stepped base the gently lobed body painted with sweet peas, marks in green, shape 250, incised E.W, 19 cm high

Royal Worcester handpainted jardiniere signed R. Austin, circa…

Handpainted Royal Worcester Jardiniere with Gilt Rim & Roses

Royal Worcester handpainted jardiniere signed R. Austin, circa 1914, with pierced gilt rim, decorated with rose, height 19 cm approx

Royal Worcester, cream jardiniere on stand with gilded inlay…

Royal Worcester Cream Jardiniere with Gilded Inlay and Floral Decoration

Royal Worcester, cream jardiniere on stand with gilded inlay and floral decoration to face, RjNo301155, 1948, approx 24 cm high (AF)

Royal Worcester jardiniere, with hand painted roses decoration,…

Hand-painted Rose Jardiniere by Royal Worcester

Royal Worcester jardiniere, with hand painted roses decoration, 16.5 cm high

A large Royal Worcester Jardiniere painted by W. Jarman, squat…

Royal Worcester Floral Jardiniere by W. Jarman

A large Royal Worcester Jardiniere painted by W. Jarman, squat circular shape with a decorative raised frieze to the shoulder, the body with fluting, decorated with rose buds and blossoms, signed, green mark, c.1907. Diameter 26 cm

A 'Delphic' Edwardian earthenware hand painted jardiniere, the…

Hand painted Edwardian jardiniere with Samoyed dogs

A 'Delphic' Edwardian earthenware hand painted jardiniere, the two gilt framed cartouches incorporating four samoyed dogs, painted and signed by Austin, a notable Royal Worcester artist, on a pale grey ground.

Royal Worcester jardiniere with hand painted roses, height 16.5…

Hand-painted Royal Worcester Jardiniere with Roses

Royal Worcester jardiniere with hand painted roses, height 16.5 cm, shape 191/H

Hadley's Royal Worcester jardiniere, hand painted with roses,…

Hand-painted Royal Worcester Jardiniere with Roses

Hadley's Royal Worcester jardiniere, hand painted with roses, 15 cm tall

A large Royal Worcester jardiniere, hand painted rose…

Royal Worcester Hand-Painted Rose Jardiniere by A. Chidley (1908)

A large Royal Worcester jardiniere, hand painted rose decoration. Signed A. Chidley 1908. Height 20.5 cm

A Royal Worcester brown Transferware jardiniere. 1888, of…

Royal Worcester Elephant Handle Jardiniere

A Royal Worcester brown Transferware jardiniere. 1888, of shaped oval form raised on a conforming foot, decorated to the body and foot with borders of blossom and with striking elephant head handles, upon a cream ground with gilt bands and highlights;…

A Royal Worcester jardiniere by P. Platt, circa 1960, painted…

Royal Worcester Fruit Jardiniere by P. Platt, 1960

A Royal Worcester jardiniere by P. Platt, circa 1960, painted with fruit and gilded accents to the rim, drop-ring handles and foot, 21 cm high, 23 cm diam, printed factory marks, painted signature, painted monograms to base and numbers 8/18

A Royal Worcester jardiniere, of bulbous form within a moulded…

Royal Worcester Jardiniere, Gilt Rim, Reginald Austin, 1897

A Royal Worcester jardiniere, of bulbous form within a moulded gilt rim on a gilt base signed Reginald Austin. H276 shape, dated 1897. 23 cm high.

Antique Hadley Worcester porcelain jardiniere with orchid…

Orchid Jardiniere by Hadley Worcester Porcelain

Antique Hadley Worcester porcelain jardiniere with orchid decoration

Antique Royal Worcester porcelain miniature jardiniere (vase)…

1900 Royal Worcester Porcelain Jardiniere on Pedestal

Antique Royal Worcester porcelain miniature jardiniere (vase) on pedestal, date code for 1900

Antique Royal Worcester porcelain twin handled jardiniere with…

1896 Royal Worcester Thistle Jardiniere

Antique Royal Worcester porcelain twin handled jardiniere with thistle decoration, date code for 1896

Antique Royal Worcester porcelain jardiniere, the peacock…

Signed Royal Worcester Peacock Jardiniere, 1911

Antique Royal Worcester porcelain jardiniere, the peacock decoration signed Lewis, date code for 1911

A Royal Worcester jardiniere painted with roses by. H. Austin,…

Rose-painted Royal Worcester Jardiniere

A Royal Worcester jardiniere painted with roses by. H. Austin, squat circular shape with gilding at the rim and foot, shape No.H32, c.1950. Diameter 17 cm