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 handpainted and gilded Royal Worcester six person coffee…

Royal Worcester Handpainted Gilded Coffee Suite

A handpainted and gilded Royal Worcester six person coffee suite Pieces from various artists, comprising 1 coffee pot, signed A. Shuck, 1 creamer, signed H. Price, 1 open sugar, signed T. Lockyer, 6 coffee cups, incl. Moseley, Townsend, Everett and Ayrton…

Royal Worcester English porcelain plate, with hand-painted…

Hand-painted Fruit Plate by T. Lockyer, Royal Worcester

Royal Worcester English porcelain plate, with hand-painted fruit decoration, signed 'T. Lockyer', early 20th century, puce factory mark to base, 22.5 cm wide

A Royal Worcester comport by Kitty Blake, 1934, the boat shape…

Kitty Blake Royal Worcester Comport & Fruit Study Set

A Royal Worcester comport by Kitty Blake, 1934, the boat shape comport with moulded lug handles decorated with bramble fruits, autumn leaves and blossoms, signed K. Blake below rim, raised on an elaborate relief moulded gilt pedestal, puce backstamp…

An attractive finely detailed set of eight fruit painted demi…

Royal Worcester Fruit Demi Tasse Set (1926)

An attractive finely detailed set of eight fruit painted demi tasse -Coffee cups & saucers. Circa 1926 signed by various leading Royal Worcester fruit specialist artists including Hale, price, Rushton, Schuck, Austin, Lockyer, Stinton. Etc, date mark 1926…

Royal Worcester pot pourri vase and cover, compressed circular…

Royal Worcester Fruit Pot Pourri Vase

Royal Worcester pot pourri vase and cover, compressed circular body painted with peaches, grapes, gooseberries and cherries signed T Lockyer #1286 circa 1933 20 cm high

Royal Worcester 'Fallen Fruits' potpourri with hand painted and…

Hand-painted Royal Worcester potpourri with gilded pierced lid

Royal Worcester 'Fallen Fruits' potpourri with hand painted and gilt decoration with gilded pierced lid signed T. Lockyer. HN 278 marked to base

A Royal Worcester charger, hand painted with summer fruits, by…

Hand-painted Royal Worcester Charger with Summer Fruits

A Royal Worcester charger, hand painted with summer fruits, by Thomas Lockyer, and signed T. Lockyer to lower right, bearing puce 'Royal Worcester' marks, date marks for 1927. Diameter 35 cm.

A Royal Worcester oval dish by Thomas Lockyer, painted with…

Royal Worcester Oval Dish with Fruits and Woodland Bank

A Royal Worcester oval dish by Thomas Lockyer, painted with ripening fruits lying on a woodland bank, shaped gadroon gilt border. Printed factory marks. Shape number C55. Circa 1920. 31.5 x 19.5 cm. Provenance: Antiques international Pty Ltd. 389 park…

Royal Worcester, two porcelain cabinet plates with fruit scenes…

Royal Worcester Fruit Scene Cabinet Plates

Royal Worcester, two porcelain cabinet plates with fruit scenes by T. Lockyer and H.H. Price, stamped 'Royal Worcester, made in England, 22 cm diameter

Pair Royal Worcester fruit plates, signed T. Lockyer. 24 cm…

Signed Fruit Plates by T. Lockyer, Royal Worcester

Pair Royal Worcester fruit plates, signed T. Lockyer. 24 cm diameter. Peaches & Grapes. c1926.

Royal Worcester cup and saucer, fruit decorated, by H H Price…

Fruit Decorated Royal Worcester Cup and Saucer

Royal Worcester cup and saucer, fruit decorated, by H H Price and T Lockyer, fine bone china, height 6 cm

Royal Worcester cup and saucers, two, small fruit decorated, by…

Fruit Decorated Royal Worcester Cup and Saucers Set

Royal Worcester cup and saucers, two, small fruit decorated, by W H Austin and T Lockyer, fine bone china, height 4 cm

Royal Worcester plates, pair of fruit decorated, by T Lockyer…

Pair of Royal Worcester Fruit Plates

Royal Worcester plates, pair of fruit decorated, by T Lockyer and H H Price, purple and black marks, diameter 23 cm

Royal Worcester plates, fruit decorated, by E Townsend and T…

Royal Worcester Fruit Plates by Townsend and Lockyer

Royal Worcester plates, fruit decorated, by E Townsend and T Lockyer, fine bone china, diameter 15.5 cm and 23 cm

A Royal Worcester porcelain bowl, hand painted with summer…

Hand-painted Royal Worcester porcelain bowl with fruit design

A Royal Worcester porcelain bowl, hand painted with summer fruits, by and signed Thomas Lockyer bearing puce 'Royal Worcester' marks, date marks for 1927, shape number '2577', 30 cm in diameter

i) A Royal Worcester, painted fruit cup & saucer by Thomas…

Royal Worcester Fruit Dish Collection

i) A Royal Worcester, painted fruit cup & saucer by Thomas Lockyer, circa mid 1920's / 1930's both pieces signed 'T. Lockyer', diameter 9.5 cm (plate); ii) A Royal Worcester, painted fruit dish, signed, mid 20th century. Signed, illegible signature,…

Royal Worcester painted fruit dish by Thomas Lockyer decorated…

1926 Royal Worcester Fruit Dish by Thomas Lockyer

Royal Worcester painted fruit dish by Thomas Lockyer decorated with peaches, raspberries & grapes on a mossy ground, dated 1926. Condition good, some crazing & age related wear. Length 24.5 cm

A Royal Worcester pedestal vase by Thomas Lockyer. 1931. A…

Royal Worcester Floral Pedestal Vase by Lockyer

A Royal Worcester pedestal vase by Thomas Lockyer. 1931. A compressed globular vase with pointed bracket handles, a domed cover and floral finial, raised on a long slender trumpet stem, and decorated with wild roses, anemone flowers and maiden hair in…