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 group of Royal Worcester bird themed porcelain, and other…

Bird-themed Porcelain Collection with Aynsley & Wedgwood Pieces

A group of Royal Worcester bird themed porcelain, and other porcelains by Aynsley and Wedgwood, nine pieces including a jug and four cups shaped as coopered barrels with various painted bird specimens, a Wedgwood Mirabelle box, two Royal Worcester butter…

An extensive Royal Worcester 'Beaufort' patterened dinner suite…

Royal Worcester 'Beaufort' Dinner Suite

An extensive Royal Worcester 'Beaufort' patterened dinner suite comprising: 10 dinner plates, 10 bowls, 1 crescent shaped platter, 1 serving platter, 1 large serving platter, 1 large tureen with extra lid, 5 bread and butter plates, 10 teacup and saucer…

Royal Worcester J. Stinton signed pheasants themed cup and…

Signed Pheasant Cup, Saucer & Plate Set - Repaired

Royal Worcester J. Stinton signed pheasants themed cup and saucer together with bread & butter plate, repaired condition with minor scratches to base. Bread & butter with repair and crazings. Signed lower right.

Royal Worcester porcelain dinner service, in Virginia pattern,…

Royal Worcester Virginia Porcelain Dinner Service

Royal Worcester porcelain dinner service, in Virginia pattern, comprising eight dinner plates, eight entree plates, eight bread and butter plates, eight soup coupes with matching saucers, one gravy jug and matching saucer, two platters, two tureens, cream…

Royal Worcester 'Bernina' dinner setting, Consists of, 1 x…

Royal Worcester 'Bernina' Dinner Set

Royal Worcester 'Bernina' dinner setting, Consists of, 1 x teapot, 1 x salad bowl, diameter 24 cm, 4 x egg coddlers, 6 x teacups + 6 x saucers, 1 x pin dish, diameter 11.5 cm, 6 x bread and butter plates, diameter 18.3 cm, 6 x fruit bowls, diameter 17 cm,…

Two various Royal Worcester signed plates each with painted…

Signed Royal Worcester Fruit Plates and Butter Dish

Two various Royal Worcester signed plates each with painted fruit decoration, signed, including butter dish, and side plate, diameter 15 cm each marked to base.

Royal Worcester 'Isabella' dinner set comprising of 12 each…

Royal Worcester 'Isabella' 54-Piece Dinner Set

Royal Worcester 'Isabella' dinner set comprising of 12 each main plates, side plates, coups with saucers, 11 bread / butter plates, 2 tureens, 2 graduated platters and a gravy boat with under tray

Rare Royal Worcester moulded butter dish marked to base, circa…

Royal Worcester moulded butter dish, 1893

Rare Royal Worcester moulded butter dish marked to base, circa 1893, length 13.5 cm

An eghty one piece Royal Worcester dinner service, 1994-2009,…

Royal Worcester Dinner Service in 'Prince Regent' Pattern

An eghty one piece Royal Worcester dinner service, 1994-2009, production era, 'Prince Regent' pattern, an unused and elegant place setting for twelve with cobalt and burgundy borders with gold flowers including: dinner, entree, bread and butter plates,…

A set of six Royal Worcester butter knives, the pistol grip…

Royal Worcester Cobalt Blue Butter Knives Set

A set of six Royal Worcester butter knives, the pistol grip handles in cobalt blue with gilt floral decoration, with sterling silver collars. In original box. Sheffield 1915.

A Royal Crown Worcester 'Royal Garden' dinner service…

Royal Garden Dinner Service by Royal Crown Worcester

A Royal Crown Worcester 'Royal Garden' dinner service comprising: 9 teacups and saucers, 6 coffee cans and sauces, 6 soup cups and saucers, 6 dinner plates (10.5 inch), 6 dinner plates (8 inch), 6 side plates, 2 vegetable tureens, 1 oval serving dish, 1…

A Royal Worcester dinner service, Windsor pattern, with…

Royal Worcester Windsor Neo-Classical Dinner Service

A Royal Worcester dinner service, Windsor pattern, with neo-classical decoration. The service comprises six dinner plates (10.5 cm diameter), six entree plates (9.25 cm diameter), six dinner plates (8.00 cm diameter), six salad plates, six side plates,…