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 Royal Worcester cabinet plate painted by Millie Hunt, the…

Summer Flowers Cabinet Plate by Millie Hunt, Royal Worcester

A Royal Worcester cabinet plate painted by Millie Hunt, the centre with a medallion of summer flowers framed by a green and gold border with cabbage roses, puce marks, c.1950s. Diameter 22 cm

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

A Royal Worcester potpourri and cover, painted by Roberts with…

Royal Worcester Potpourri with Peaches and Grapes

A Royal Worcester potpourri and cover, painted by Roberts with peaches and green grapes on a mossy ground, fluted baluster shape, the cover with piercing and cupola finial, shape H291, black mark, c.1965. Height 16.5 cm

A set of six Royal Worcester cabinet plates, each painted with…

Royal Worcester Summer Flower Cabinet Plates

A set of six Royal Worcester cabinet plates, each painted with a central medallion by E. Barker for S. Stanley of summer flowers framed by a gilt border and broad gilt and maroon rim. Each with puce mark c.1926. Diameter 27 cm

A Royal Worcester fruit hand painted specimen vase by E.…

Hand Painted Royal Worcester Fruit Specimen Vase

A Royal Worcester fruit hand painted specimen vase by E. Townsend, the compressed ovoid body with peaches and grapes on a leafy ground, signed, gilt enrichments to the flared top. Printed mark dating to 1937 and shape No. G702. Height 13.5 cm

Pair of antique Royal Worcester twin handled small vases,…

Antique Royal Worcester Twin Handled Vases

Pair of antique Royal Worcester twin handled small vases, impressed mark, possibly for duck eggs

Signed Royal Worcester miniature vase with kookaburra decoration

Royal Worcester Kookaburra Miniature Vase

Signed Royal Worcester miniature vase with kookaburra decoration

Pair of antique Royal Worcester jugs decorated with butterflies…

Antique Royal Worcester Butterfly Jugs (Pair)

Pair of antique Royal Worcester jugs decorated with butterflies & blossoming branches, puce mark, Rd no 608482, 21 cm high each (2)

A Royal Worcester Bicentenary mask jug, 1951, in the form of an…

Royal Worcester Bicentenary Mask Jug, 1951

A Royal Worcester Bicentenary mask jug, 1951, in the form of an 18th century jug painted with 'A West Prospect of the Worcester porcelain Manufactory - 1757' and two heraldic crests, 17 cm high

A Hadley's Worcester vase, circa 1900, painted with panels of…

Floral Vases from Hadley's Worcester and Royal Worcester

A Hadley's Worcester vase, circa 1900, painted with panels of lilac, daisies and bell flowers on a pink ground, supported by green fish and a Royal Worcester vase, 1893, painted with gilt bell flowers below swirled rim, model no 1556 (2) 14 cm high; 24 cm…

A Grainger & Co Worcester reticulated vase, 1899, painted with…

Roses in Reticulated Vase

A Grainger & Co Worcester reticulated vase, 1899, painted with roses amongst pierced floral panels highlighted in pink and gilt, green mark. 16 cm high

Two Royal Worcester figures of fish, modelled by Ronald van…

Royal Worcester Fish Figures and Toby Jug

Two Royal Worcester figures of fish, modelled by Ronald van Ruyckevelt, titled 'Yellow Grunt' and 'Sergeant Major' and a Toby jug, 1929, (3) 15 and 11 cm high; 9 cm high

A Royal Worcester shell vase, circa 1880 painted in colours,…

Royal Worcester Shell Vase, 1880

A Royal Worcester shell vase, circa 1880 painted in colours, impressed mark, 12 cm high

A Royal Worcester moon vase, 1889, painted with robins and a…

Royal Worcester Moon Vase with Robins and Butterfly

A Royal Worcester moon vase, 1889, painted with robins and a butterfly amongst blossoms, puce mark 15.5 cm high

A Royal Worcester Hadley Ware vase by William Powell 1905 the…

Royal Worcester Hadley Ware Vase by William Powell, 1905

A Royal Worcester Hadley Ware vase by William Powell 1905 the twin handled tear-drop shaped pedestal vase with moulded decoration, gilded and painted with a crane in a forest lake setting, 26 cm high. Painted signature, printed factory marks

A Royal Worcester blush ivory pedestal vase 1903, the elegant…

Royal Worcester Blush Ivory Pedestal Vase

A Royal Worcester blush ivory pedestal vase 1903, the elegant baluster-shaped body with moulded masks, painted and with thistles and toadstools, and raised on a quatrefoil base printed puce mark, registration number 308315 and model number 1970. 29 cm high

A Royal Worcester vase by Walter Sedgley the baluster shaped…

Worcester Peacock Vase by Walter Sedgley

A Royal Worcester vase by Walter Sedgley the baluster shaped vase on four scrolled feet painted with peacocks in a mountain forest landscape, painted signature, printed green factory mark, painted CH, painted numbers. 21 cm high

A pair of Royal Worcester vases, signed Sedgley the ovoid…

Sedgley Signed Royal Worcester Vases with Rustic Scenes

A pair of Royal Worcester vases, signed Sedgley the ovoid bodies painted with rustic scenes of village life with gilded accents. Puce factory marks, printed model number 2227. (2) 19 cm high

A Royal Worcester blush ivory lidded pot pourri urn & Cover…

Royal Worcester Pot Pourri Urn & Cover

A Royal Worcester blush ivory lidded pot pourri urn & Cover 1897 the twin handled ovoid body with pierced panels to the neck, moulded and painted with thistles and flowers, the cover similarly decorated, printed puce factory mark, registration number…

A Royal Worcester vase, 1897 the slender baluster-shaped body…

Royal Worcester Thistle Vase, 1897

A Royal Worcester vase, 1897 the slender baluster-shaped body with twin mask handles, moulded and painted with thistles on shot silk ground, printed puce factory mark, registration mark 41375 and model number 1410. With retoration to neck 27 cm high

A Grainger's Worcester porringer and stand painted with…

Grainger's Worcester Porringer with Floral Decoration

A Grainger's Worcester porringer and stand painted with reserves of floral baskets on a gilded cobalt floral ground, the cover similarly decorated and fitted with a gilded pear-shaped moulded finial, painted mark to interior cover. Restoration to finial…

A Grainger's Worcester reticulated vase, circa 1910 with…

Grainger's Worcester Reticulated Vase - 1910

A Grainger's Worcester reticulated vase, circa 1910 with pierced spiralled decoration to the globular body, the elongated knopped neck and scalloped lip similarly decorated, printed factory marks and painted numbers 22 cm high

Two Royal Worcester plates by John Stinton and Harry Davis the…

Royal Worcester Plates by John Stinton and Harry Davis

Two Royal Worcester plates by John Stinton and Harry Davis the Kilchurn Castle plate is painted by John Stinton (signed) and the picturesque scene is painted by Harry Davis (signed). 1914 and 1907 painted with Kilchurn Castle and a picturesque scene…

Two Royal Worcester Australian flower titled dishes, one…

Royal Worcester Australian Flower Dishes (2)

Two Royal Worcester Australian flower titled dishes, one Australian flowers Xmas Bush, 1915, and the other, blue wren, 1924 (2) 12 cm diameter and 15 cm square

Antique acid etched gilded Royal Worcester plate signed Telford,…

Gilded Royal Worcester Plate by Telford

Antique acid etched gilded Royal Worcester plate signed Telford, approx 28 cm diameter

Signed Royal Worcester trio, apple and grape theme

Royal Worcester Apple Grape Trio

Signed Royal Worcester trio, apple and grape theme

Signed Royal Worcester trio, berry theme

Berry Trio by Royal Worcester

Signed Royal Worcester trio, berry theme

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

Royal Worcester figure of a horse 'Hyperion' limited edition…

Limited Edition Royal Worcester Horse Figure "Hyperion"

Royal Worcester figure of a horse 'Hyperion' limited edition 243/.500. Model RW3758. 25.4 cm high, Issued 1963

Pair Royal Worcester specimen vases. Globular form, with gilt…

Gilt and Handpainted Bird Vases

Pair Royal Worcester specimen vases. Globular form, with gilt rims, handles and ball feet; handpainted birds decoration. Height 9 cm

Royal Worcester tea plate, blue tit by Powell

Blue Tit Tea Plate by Royal Worcester

Royal Worcester tea plate, blue tit by Powell

Royal Worcester Precious Moments figurine 'Midnight Rendezvous'

Midnight Rendezvous Precious Moments Figurine

Royal Worcester Precious Moments figurine 'Midnight Rendezvous'

Small Royal Worcester dish, hand painted with fruit, signed…

Hand-Painted Royal Worcester Fruit Dish by Mosely

Small Royal Worcester dish, hand painted with fruit, signed Mosely

Royal Worcester cabinet plate, blue ground and floral centre…

Signed Royal Worcester Floral Cabinet Plate

Royal Worcester cabinet plate, blue ground and floral centre (signed)

Royal Worcester 'Fruit Carrier' spill vase figurine, height 70…

Tall Fruit Carrier Spill Vase Figurine by Royal Worcester

Royal Worcester 'Fruit Carrier' spill vase figurine, height 70 cm

Pair of Royal Worcester tall cylindrical vases painted with…

Harry Davis Sheep Vases

Pair of Royal Worcester tall cylindrical vases painted with sheep, signed Harry Davis

A pair of Edwardian Grainger Co. Worcester porcelain vases,…

Edwardian Worcester Porcelain Vases with Bird Motifs

A pair of Edwardian Grainger Co. Worcester porcelain vases, classical urn form with scrolling handles, one painted with pheasants, the other with blue crested birds and thistle, pink and cream banded detail and with gilt enrichments, printed marks dating…

A Royal Worcester lidded potpourri, fluted ovoid shape, painted…

Royal Worcester Rose Potpourri with Gilding and Piercing

A Royal Worcester lidded potpourri, fluted ovoid shape, painted with rose blossoms and buds in the manner of Kitty Blake, the neck and cover with tinted gilding and pierced. Green mark, shape H.278, c.1909. Height 13.5 cm

A Royal Worcester ewer vase, ovoid shouldered shape, raised on…

Royal Worcester Flower Ewer Vase

A Royal Worcester ewer vase, ovoid shouldered shape, raised on a circular spreading foot with acanthus capped ornate scroll handle, the body decorated with an encircling band painted with swags of summer flowers reserved on a turquoise and ivory tint…

A pair of Royal Worcester cabinet plates, each with pierced…

Royal Worcester Cabinet Plates

A pair of Royal Worcester cabinet plates, each with pierced scalloped rims with a serpentine outline and turquoise and a gilt fan shell framing the well which is decorated with panels depicting insects, birds and flowers in bright enamels and gilt…

A Royal Worcester ovoid vase painted by P. English with grapes…

Royal Worcester Fruit Vase

A Royal Worcester ovoid vase painted by P. English with grapes and peaches on a mossy ground, a bunch of cherries to the back, black mark, post 1965, shape 2227. Height 18.5 cm

A Royal Worcester vase, ovoid shape, painted with rose flowers…

Royal Worcester Rose Vase

A Royal Worcester vase, ovoid shape, painted with rose flowers and buds, raised on a gilt burnished circular foot and gilded at the mouth. Puce mark, shape 2260, c.1919. Height 10.5 cm

Hadley's Worcester ovoid vase, hand painted with a rose pattern.…

Hand-painted Rose Ovoid Vase by Hadley's Worcester

Hadley's Worcester ovoid vase, hand painted with a rose pattern. Height 18 cm

Royal Worcester, three moulded leaf jugs of graduated size

Graduated Moulded Leaf Jugs by Royal Worcester

Royal Worcester, three moulded leaf jugs of graduated size

Royal Worcester, leaf moulded jug. Height 10 cm

Leaf Jug by Royal Worcester

Royal Worcester, leaf moulded jug. Height 10 cm

James Stinton for Royal Worcester trumpet vase painted with a…

Royal Worcester Pheasant and Grouse Trumpet Vase

James Stinton for Royal Worcester trumpet vase painted with a pheasant and grouse in a clearing, printed factory mark for 1921, model No. G923, Royal Worcester. Height 18.5 cm

Royal Worcester hand-painted pedestal vase with birds and fauna.…

Hand-painted Bird and Fauna Pedestal Vase by E. Barker

Royal Worcester hand-painted pedestal vase with birds and fauna. Signed E. Barker. Height 17 cm

Royal Worcester hand-painted small potpourri vase with roses.…

Hand-painted Rose Vase by M. Hunt

Royal Worcester hand-painted small potpourri vase with roses. Signed M. Hunt. Height 14 cm

Pair Royal Worcester hand-painted two handled specimen vases…

Hand-painted floral vases by Royal Worcester

Pair Royal Worcester hand-painted two handled specimen vases with florals on blush ivory ground. 1896. Height 24.5 cm

Royal Worcester hand-painted highland cattle specimen vase…

Hand-Painted Highland Cattle Vase by H. Stinton

Royal Worcester hand-painted highland cattle specimen vase signed. H. Stinton. Height 14 cm

Royal Worcester hand-painted small vase with fruit decoration.…

Hand-painted Fruit Vase by Royal Worcester (10cm)

Royal Worcester hand-painted small vase with fruit decoration. Signature illegible. Height 10 cm

Antique graduated set of three Royal Worcester blush ivory…

Royal Worcester Blush Ivory Ornamental Jugs (1902)

Antique graduated set of three Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain ornamental jugs, date code for 1902

Antique small fluted Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain vase,…

Small Royal Worcester Porcelain Vase, 1897

Antique small fluted Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain vase, date code possibly 1897

Antique miniature Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain tankard…

1912 Royal Worcester Miniature Porcelain Tankard

Antique miniature Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain tankard date code for 1912

Antique small Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain dish date…

1909 Royal Worcester Blush Ivory Porcelain Dish

Antique small Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain dish date code for 1909

Twin handled Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain specimen…

Royal Worcester Blush Ivory Porcelain Specimen Vase (1914)

Twin handled Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain specimen vase, date code for 1914

Antique lidded Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain pot, date…

Royal Worcester Porcelain Pot, Blush Ivory, 1912 Date Code

Antique lidded Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain pot, date code for 1912 * lacking pierced pot pourri lid

Small antique Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain specimen…

Antique Royal Worcester Blush Ivory Specimen Vase (1909)

Small antique Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain specimen vase date code for 1909

Antique Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain Cauldron vase…

Royal Worcester Blush Ivory Cauldron Vase (1900)

Antique Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain Cauldron vase date code for 1900

Small Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain vase, date code for…

1918 Royal Worcester Blush Ivory Porcelain Vase

Small Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain vase, date code for 1918

Antique Royal Worcester small pot with rare feather decoration,…

1879 Royal Worcester Feathered Pot by Robert Rea

Antique Royal Worcester small pot with rare feather decoration, probably by Robert Rea, date letter for 1879

Antique Royal Worcester ornamental jug 1891

Royal Worcester Jug 1891

Antique Royal Worcester ornamental jug 1891

Royal Worcester blush ivory oval plate

Blush Ivory Oval Plate by Royal Worcester

Royal Worcester blush ivory oval plate

A group of three Royal Worcester floral-decorated pieces, a…

Royal Worcester Floral Trio

A group of three Royal Worcester floral-decorated pieces, a 'Tusk' jug, body shape 1116, with date mark for 1908; a spiral-fluted vase, shape 1452, dated 1903; and a smaller vase, shape 991, dated 1904(?), all similarly decorated with flowers on the blush…

A Royal Worcester 'Howard' porcelain part tea service

Royal Worcester 'Howard' Tea Set

A Royal Worcester 'Howard' porcelain part tea service

Royal Worcester pheasant pattern demi tasse and saucer

Royal Worcester Pheasant Demi Tasse Set

Royal Worcester pheasant pattern demi tasse and saucer

Royal Worcester figurine 'The Curtsey'

"The Curtsey" Royal Worcester Figurine

Royal Worcester figurine 'The Curtsey'

A 'Royal Worcester' fine bone china ovoid vase. Hand painted…

Hand-painted Royal Worcester Pheasant Vase by James Stinton

A 'Royal Worcester' fine bone china ovoid vase. Hand painted pheasant to side by James Stinton, circa 1949, 8 cm high

Royal Worcester antique porcelain figure of Ruth (Water Carrier)

Antique Royal Worcester Porcelain Figure of Ruth

Royal Worcester antique porcelain figure of Ruth (Water Carrier)

An exceptional fine quality Royal Worcester urn shaped vase,…

Royal Worcester Highland Cattle Vase

An exceptional fine quality Royal Worcester urn shaped vase, with gilded decoration beautifully painted with a centre panel of highland cattle drinking from a mountain pool. The reverse of this exceptional vase painted with a misty mountain vista, signed…

A fine Royal Worcester ewer shaped two handled vase, of elegant…

Royal Worcester Highland Cattle Ewer

A fine Royal Worcester ewer shaped two handled vase, of elegant proportion, decorated with highland cattle in a mountain landscape, finely decorated in the Grecian manner and tastefully gilded to the base, handles and cover, signed John Stinton. Height 42…

A pair of Royal Worcester china figures, 'Rural Workers'; c.…

Royal Worcester 'Rural Workers' Figurines

A pair of Royal Worcester china figures, 'Rural Workers'; c.1920. Height 18 cm

A Royal Worcester Wednesday's child figure. Height 17.5 cm

Royal Worcester Wednesday's Child Figure - 17.5cm Height

A Royal Worcester Wednesday's child figure. Height 17.5 cm

Two small Royal Worcester figures 'Only Me' and 'Polly put the…

Royal Worcester Figures - Only Me & Polly Kettle On

Two small Royal Worcester figures 'Only Me' and 'Polly put the kettle on'. Height 15 cm

A Royal Worcester Tuesday's child figure. Height 21.5 cm

Royal Worcester Tuesday's Child Figure - 21.5cm

A Royal Worcester Tuesday's child figure. Height 21.5 cm

A Royal Worcester Grandmother's dress figure. Height 17 cm

Royal Worcester Grandmother's Dress Figure (or simply "Grandmother's Dress Figure")

A Royal Worcester Grandmother's dress figure. Height 17 cm

A Royal Worcester Parakeet figure. Height 17 cm

Royal Worcester Parakeet Figure (17cm)

A Royal Worcester Parakeet figure. Height 17 cm

A late 19th century Royal Worcester porcelain figure of a young…

Young Farmer Sharpening Scythe Blade Porcelain Figure

A late 19th century Royal Worcester porcelain figure of a young farmer sharpening a scythe blade. Height 22 cm

A Royal Worcester floral study by R. Van Ruyckevelt entitled St.…

Royal Worcester Floral Study "St. Denis" by R. Van Ruyckevelt

A Royal Worcester floral study by R. Van Ruyckevelt entitled St. Denis, numbered 370

A Royal Worcester porcelain mug with scroll handle and gilt…

Goldfinch Royal Worcester Porcelain Mug, circa 1926

A Royal Worcester porcelain mug with scroll handle and gilt edging. Painted with a goldfinch by Pontill?, circa 1926. Height 7 cm

A large Royal Worcester cabinet plate hand painted with…

Highland Cattle Cabinet Plate by J. Stinton

A large Royal Worcester cabinet plate hand painted with highland cattle within a richly gilded border. By J. Stinton. Minor paint loss. Diameter 24 cm

A Royal Worcester porcelain lidded urn vase richly gilt and…

Gilt Highland Landscape Urn Vase by E. Townsend

A Royal Worcester porcelain lidded urn vase richly gilt and painted with a highland landscape cattle scene. Signed E. Townsend. Height 16 cm

Royal Worcester potpourri and dish with the potpourri stamped…

Royal Worcester Potpourri Dish with Fruit Decoration

Royal Worcester potpourri and dish with the potpourri stamped H291, and the dish decorated with fruit. Height 13 cm

Royal Worcester vase, approx 12 cm high

Small Royal Worcester Vase - 12cm

Royal Worcester vase, approx 12 cm high

Royal Worcester grandmother dress - F.C Doughty

Royal Worcester Grandmother Dress by F.C Doughty

Royal Worcester grandmother dress - F.C Doughty

Royal Worcester lidded urn with fruit design, signed H. Ayrton

Fruit Design Lidded Urn by H. Ayrton

Royal Worcester lidded urn with fruit design, signed H. Ayrton

Royal Worcester 'Young Farmer' figurine 16.5 cm high approx.

Royal Worcester Young Farmer Figurine

Royal Worcester 'Young Farmer' figurine 16.5 cm high approx.

A Royal Worcester perfume bottle of flattened Greek amphora…

Royal Worcester Bird Perfume Bottle, 1897

A Royal Worcester perfume bottle of flattened Greek amphora shape, the front hand painted with a small bird in blue, brown and orange, the branches in gilt and blue on a white ground, the gold stopper with daubing wand absent, tiny rim frit, date mark for…

An Edwardian period Grainger's Worcester reticulated ivory…

Grainger's Worcester Reticulated Bottle Vase with Gilding

An Edwardian period Grainger's Worcester reticulated ivory coloured bottle vase with gilded rims. Height 20 cm, printed marks

A Royal Worcester globe violet vase with buff ivory painted…

Royal Worcester Globe Violet Vase, 1903, 12 cm High

A Royal Worcester globe violet vase with buff ivory painted with sprigs, date cipher 1903 shape 916. 12 cm high

Royal Worcester vase attributed to Hopewell. Ovoid form painted…

Hopewell Royal Worcester Bird Vase

Royal Worcester vase attributed to Hopewell. Ovoid form painted with a bird in foliage on front and reverse, with moulded gilt handles. Shape 544, puce mark 1894. 9 cm high

A Royal Worcester porcelain vase, Jas (James) Stinton. Ovoid…

James Stinton's Royal Worcester Pheasant Vase (1907)

A Royal Worcester porcelain vase, Jas (James) Stinton. Ovoid form, with a flared neck, painted with a large pheasant amongst wild grass. Green factory mark and shape C799, date 1907. 13 cm high

A Royal Worcester vase, of globular form with flared neck…

Poppy Painted Royal Worcester Vase

A Royal Worcester vase, of globular form with flared neck painted with poppies on an ivory ground with a moulded gilt base. Shape 1538 with puce mark. 26.5 cm high

Royal Worcester ewer, painted H. Stinton, of bulbous form with…

Highland Cattle Ewer by H. Stinton, Royal Worcester 1903

Royal Worcester ewer, painted H. Stinton, of bulbous form with pierced shaped spout and scrolled handle on a dome base painted with Scottish highland cattle, 965, 1903 17 cm high

A Royal Worcester vase, painted Harry Stinton, the ovoid body…

Harry Stinton Highland Cattle Vase

A Royal Worcester vase, painted Harry Stinton, the ovoid body painted with two highland cattle in a misty landscape. Puce factory mark. Shape 2491, date 1915. 12 cm high

Royal Worcester figurine, Burma

Royal Worcester Burma Figurine

Royal Worcester figurine, Burma