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 signed 'Highland Cattle' vase hand painted…

Royal Worcester 'Highland Cattle' Vase by H. Townsend (1955)

Royal Worcester signed 'Highland Cattle' vase hand painted 'Highland Cattle' decoration, signed by H. Townsend, marked to base and # 2710, circa 1955, height 28 cm Ex Alan Landis Antiques.

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…

A Royal Worcester bowl with handpainted still life by Edward…

Handpainted Royal Worcester Still Life Bowl by Edward Townsend

A Royal Worcester bowl with handpainted still life by Edward Townsend, diameter 14.5 cm

Royal Worcester English porcelain potpourri vase, with…

Hand-painted Royal Worcester Potpourri Vase with Fruit Decoration

Royal Worcester English porcelain potpourri vase, with hand-painted fruit decoration, signed 'E. Townsend', early 20th century, puce factory mark to base, 21 cm high

Royal Worcester pot pourri jar and cover, with pierced cover…

Royal Worcester Fruit Pot Pourri Jar

Royal Worcester pot pourri jar and cover, with pierced cover above a lobed globular body, decorated with hand painted fruit, signed E. Townsend, stamps to base, height 14 cm

A signed Royal Worcester porcelain jug, the small jug painted…

Signed Royal Worcester Porcelain Jug with Fruit and Gilt

A signed Royal Worcester porcelain jug, the small jug painted by E. Townsend with peaches and grapes with a gilt interior, signed to body and with puce mark to the underside, height 13 cm

Royal Worcester dish, hand painted with 'Fallen Fruit'…

Hand-painted Fallen Fruit Royal Worcester Dish

Royal Worcester dish, hand painted with 'Fallen Fruit' decoration, signed E. Townsend, width 11.5 cm

Royal Worcester rectangular wall plaque by Edward Townsend,…

Highland Sheep Wall Plaque by Edward Townsend

Royal Worcester rectangular wall plaque by Edward Townsend, finely painted with four highland sheep in a mountainous landscape beside a loch, printed factory mark, artist signature in gold to back, circa 1975, 16.5 x 24.5 cm, gilt frame

Pair of Royal Worcester blush ivory vases dated 1935, with twin…

1935 Royal Worcester Handpainted Fruit Vases by E. Townsend

Pair of Royal Worcester blush ivory vases dated 1935, with twin handles, decorated with handpainted fruit, signed E.Townsend, height 17.5 cm

A Royal Worcester cup and saucer and plate by Albert Shuck…

Royal Worcester Fruits and Berries Trio

A Royal Worcester cup and saucer and plate by Albert Shuck (cup), Horrice price (saucer) and Edward Townsend (plate), painted with fruits and berries in a woodland bank, gilt undersides. Printed factory marks. Condition: condition of all is good with no…

A Royal Worcester Edward Townsend vase and cover with a domed…

Royal Worcester Townsend Vase with Fruit Motif

A Royal Worcester Edward Townsend vase and cover with a domed gilt cover and moulded gilt handles painted with peaches and berries, the reverse with painted with grapes, signed E Townsend. Shape 2713, black mark, 25 cm high.

A Royal Worcester Edward Townsend vase and cover, painted with…

Highland Cattle Vase by Royal Worcester

A Royal Worcester Edward Townsend vase and cover, painted with highland cattle in a landscape. Shape number 2701, date cypher 1963, 22 cm high.

A Royal Worcester Edward Townsend vase and cover, painted with…

Highland Cattle Vase with Pierced Lid

A Royal Worcester Edward Townsend vase and cover, painted with Highland cattle in a misty landscape, of bulbous form with pierced lid and inner cover, shape 2704, circa 1961, 26 cm high.

Signed Royal Worcester handpainted vase C1926, with fruit and…

Handpainted Royal Worcester Fruit Vase, Signed by E. Townsend

Signed Royal Worcester handpainted vase C1926, with fruit and gilt decoration on a blue back ground, signed E.Townsend, height 16.5 cm apprpox

A Royal Worcester rectangular wall plaque by Edward Townsend,…

Highland Sheep in Mountainous Landscape Wall Plaque

A Royal Worcester rectangular wall plaque by Edward Townsend, finely painted with four highland sheep in a mountainous landscape beside a loche. Printed factory mark. Artist signature in gold to back. Circa 1975. 16.5 x 24.5 cm, gilt frame

A Royal Worcester cup and saucer and plate by Albert Shuck…

Woodland Fruits Royal Worcester Set

A Royal Worcester cup and saucer and plate by Albert Shuck (cup), Horrice price (saucer) and Edward Townsend (plate), painted with fruits and berries in a woodland bank, gilt undersides. Printed factory marks.

A Royal Worcester pierced vase by Edward Townsend, painted with…

Pierced Royal Worcester Vase with Wild Strawberries

A Royal Worcester pierced vase by Edward Townsend, painted with a still life of wild strawberries and cherries on a bank, set on three mask and scroll feet, the base and rim pierced. Printed factory marks. Shape number G733. Date code 1937. Provenance:…

A Royal Worcester two handled vase and cover by Edward Townsend,…

Royal Worcester Highland Cattle Vase by Edward Townsend

A Royal Worcester two handled vase and cover by Edward Townsend, painted with highland cattle in a landscape. Printed factory marks. Shape number 2701/1. Circa 1972. Height 22 cm. Provenance: Prouds, Sydney, 1973

Set of six Royal Worcester handpainted ornithological cabinet…

Royal Worcester Ornithological Cabinet Plates (Set of 6)

Set of six Royal Worcester handpainted ornithological cabinet plates, various signatures including Powell, Townsend & Jonesm, diameter 27 cm

Royal Worcester hand painted 'Fallen Fruits' pattern porcelain…

Hand-painted Royal Worcester vase with gilded handles

Royal Worcester hand painted 'Fallen Fruits' pattern porcelain vase with gilded twin scroll handles, signed E. Townsend

Two signed Royal Worcester bone china cabinet plates, 1938,…

Signed Royal Worcester Bone China Cabinet Plates, 1938

Two signed Royal Worcester bone china cabinet plates, 1938, pattern W/8346 to both, signed to images, one decorated with pears and strawberries surrounded by a pink and cobalt, border lavishly gilded in patterns and jewels, signed a. Shuck, the other,…

A large Royal Worcester two handled vase, hand painted by E.…

Hand-painted Royal Worcester Highland Cattle Vase

A large Royal Worcester two handled vase, hand painted by E. Townsend, of ovoid shape with gilt embellished acanthus moulded handles issuing from the shoulder, gilt trumpet neck with gadrooned rim conforms with the pedestal foot, painted to the front with…

Royal Worcester signed highland cattle vase signed Townsend,…

Signed Townsend Highland Cattle Vase

Royal Worcester signed highland cattle vase signed Townsend, marked to base and # 2701, dual handles, height 17 cm.

A Royal Worcester porcelain vase decorated with hand painted…

Hand-painted Royal Worcester vase with cattle scene

A Royal Worcester porcelain vase decorated with hand painted cattle scene, signed E. Townsend

A Royal Worcester miniature cabinet cup and saucer, hand…

Hand-painted Royal Worcester fruit cup and saucer

A Royal Worcester miniature cabinet cup and saucer, hand painted with fruit, the interior lavishly gilded, cup signed by W. Bagnall, saucer signed by E. Townsend, date mark 1924.

A large Royal Worcester two handled vase, hand painted by E.…

Royal Worcester Landscape Vase by E. Townsend

A large Royal Worcester two handled vase, hand painted by E. Townsend, of ovoid shape with gilt embellished acanthus moulded handles issuing from the shoulder, gilt trumpet neck with gadrooned rim conforms with the pedestal foot, painted in the round with…

Six Royal Worcester fruit and berry demitasse cups & saucers,…

Hand-painted Royal Worcester fruit demitasse set by Townsend & Evereit

Six Royal Worcester fruit and berry demitasse cups & saucers, hand painted by E.Townsend & R.Evereit

Royal Worcester vase, cylindrical flared rim body painted with…

E. Townsend's Peach and Grape Royal Worcester Vase

Royal Worcester vase, cylindrical flared rim body painted with peaches and grapes signed E. Townsend

Royal Worcester hand painted fruit plate signed E.Townsend,…

Hand-painted Fruit Plate by E. Townsend

Royal Worcester hand painted fruit plate signed E.Townsend, diameter15 cm

Royal Worcester hand painted 'Highland Cattle' porcelain vase,…

Hand-painted Highland Cattle vase by E. Townsend

Royal Worcester hand painted 'Highland Cattle' porcelain vase, signed E. Townsend

Royal Worcester teacup & saucer, painted with fruits, signed H…

Fruit-painted Royal Worcester teacup & saucer by Ayreton & Townsend

Royal Worcester teacup & saucer, painted with fruits, signed H Ayreton & E Townsend

A 1930s Royal Worcester fruit hand-painted barrel by E.…

Hand-painted Royal Worcester Fruit Barrel by E. Townsend

A 1930s Royal Worcester fruit hand-painted barrel by E. Townsend, fully painted and highlighted with peaches, grapes, apples and blackberries amongst various foliage, gilt encircling bands and detail, printed mark date coded to 1932, signed by the artist.…

Royal Worcester urn handled ovoid body painted with peaches and…

E. Townsend Signed Royal Worcester Fruit Urn (Restored)

Royal Worcester urn handled ovoid body painted with peaches and cherries, signed E Townsend, 20.5 cm (restored)

Royal Worcester cup and saucer plus demitasse, fruit decorated,…

Fruit Decorated Royal Worcester Cup and Saucer Set

Royal Worcester cup and saucer plus demitasse, fruit decorated, by W Bee and E Townsend, fine bone china, height 6 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 pair of Royal Worcester covered vases, Highland Cattle,…

Royal Worcester Highland Cattle Covered Vases by Townsend

A pair of Royal Worcester covered vases, Highland Cattle, signed Townsend. 35 cm high.

A Royal Worcester covered vase, signed Townsend. 22 cm high.

Royal Worcester Townsend Covered Vase - 22cm

A Royal Worcester covered vase, signed Townsend. 22 cm high.

A collection of Royal Worcester fruit hand painted cups and…

Royal Worcester Hand-Painted Fruit Cups and Saucers (1920)

A collection of Royal Worcester fruit hand painted cups and saucers, including E.Townsend, W.H. Austin, Moseley, W.J.Bayhall, H.Aymon, each item signed, circa 1920. (5)

A small Royal Worcester potpourri lidded vase, painted with…

Royal Worcester Fruit Potpourri Vase by E. Townsend

A small Royal Worcester potpourri lidded vase, painted with fruit, signed E. Townsend. Height 11 cm

An extensive collection of Royal Worcester tea wares, decorated…

Regal Tea Treasures by Townsend and Co

An extensive collection of Royal Worcester tea wares, decorated by Townsend and various other painters

Set of four Royal Worcester hand painted bird cabinet plates,…

Hand-painted Bird Cabinet Plates by E. Townsend

Set of four Royal Worcester hand painted bird cabinet plates, signed by E. Townsend

Royal Worcester 'Fruit' design tea cup and saucer, signed E.…

Signed Royal Worcester 'Fruit' Tea Set

Royal Worcester 'Fruit' design tea cup and saucer, signed E. Townsend

A Royal Worcester two-handled lidded urn vase, painted with…

Highland Cattle Painted Royal Worcester Urn Vase

A Royal Worcester two-handled lidded urn vase, painted with Highland cattle, signed E. Townsend. Date marks c.1960. Height 21 cm

A Royal Worcester vase, signed E. Townsend. 15 cm high.

Signed Royal Worcester Vase by E. Townsend

A Royal Worcester vase, signed E. Townsend. 15 cm high.

A fine Royal Worcester signed porcelain plaque 1976, with…

Royal Worcester Enamel Plaque by E. Townsend

A fine Royal Worcester signed porcelain plaque 1976, with signature of E (Ted) Townsend. Finely enamel decorated with apples, nuts and cane fruits in colours against a naturalistic background, signed lower right and housed in gilt moulded frame; with…

A Royal Worcester vase, still life fruit. Signed E. Townsend.…

Royal Worcester Fruit Vase by E. Townsend

A Royal Worcester vase, still life fruit. Signed E. Townsend. 15.5 cm high.

Royal Worcester plate centrally painted with pheasant, signed E…

Royal Worcester Pheasant Plate by E Townsend

Royal Worcester plate centrally painted with pheasant, signed E Townsend within highly ornate gilt border, 23.5 cm

A set of three handpainted Royal Worcester cups and saucers,…

Royal Worcester Handpainted Cup and Saucer Set, c.1929

A set of three handpainted Royal Worcester cups and saucers, signed G. Mosely, H. Bee and N.H. Price, c.1929 saucers are signed R. Austin and E. Townsend

A Royal Worcester twin handled highland cattle painted vase. F.…

Royal Worcester Highland Cattle Vase by F. Townsend

A Royal Worcester twin handled highland cattle painted vase. F. Townsend. 21 cm

Royal Worcester, Edward Townsend 'Highland cattle' pair of…

Highland Cattle Display Plates by Edward Townsend

Royal Worcester, Edward Townsend 'Highland cattle' pair of display plates painted with cattle in misty Scottish highlands with scalloped & gadrooned gilt border. Signed 'E Townsend' condition excellent to good, very minor wear. Diameter 27 cm

Two various signed Royal Worcester plates. Both with fruit…

Signed Royal Worcester Fruit Plates by E. Townsend

Two various signed Royal Worcester plates. Both with fruit decoration, signed E. Townsend. Circular plate; & sandwich plate (as inspected). Depth 15 & 26 cm

Royal Worcester coffee pot painted with fruit, signed E…

Fruit-painted Royal Worcester Coffee Pot by E. Townsend

Royal Worcester coffee pot painted with fruit, signed E Townsend c1936, 18 cm height

Three finely painted and gilt Royal Worcester cabinet plates by…

Royal Worcester Cabinet Plates by Townsend and Whatmore

Three finely painted and gilt Royal Worcester cabinet plates by Edward Townsend and David Whatmore, gold mark, circa 1972, 23 cm diameter

Royal Worcester vase, c.1925, fruit pattern, signed 'E…

Signed Royal Worcester Fruit Vase, c.1925, Repaired

Royal Worcester vase, c.1925, fruit pattern, signed 'E Townsend', G923 to base, has been repaired, 19 cm high

Royal Worcester 10 pcs part tea set depicting, birds, each…

Hand-painted Bird Tea Set by Royal Worcester

Royal Worcester 10 pcs part tea set depicting, birds, each piece is hand painted with a naturalistic bird, scene and signed by the artist, two artists, H Powell and E. Townsend, the set comprises of three cups, three saucers and four side plates. Diameter…

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

A miniature Royal Worcester cup and saucer with gilt decoration…

Miniature Royal Worcester Cup and Saucer with Fruit Scenes

A miniature Royal Worcester cup and saucer with gilt decoration and painted fruit scenes by Price and Townsend. Width 9.6 cm

Royal Worcester porcelain cup and saucer. Hand painted fruit…

Hand-painted Royal Worcester Fruit Cup and Saucer

Royal Worcester porcelain cup and saucer. Hand painted fruit scene by E. Townsend

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