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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Two Royal Worcester figures from the Victorian series designed…

Royal Worcester Victorian Figures by Van Ruyckevelt (Pair)

Two Royal Worcester figures from the Victorian series designed by Ruth Van Ruyckevelt, 'Beatrice', shape 3681, and 'Caroline', shape 3682, printed factory marks, accompanying certificates, each number 62 of a limited edition of 500., circa 1959, height 19…

A set of five Royal Worcester tropical fish figurines modelled…

Royal Worcester Tropical Fish Figurines Set

A set of five Royal Worcester tropical fish figurines modelled by R. Von Ruyckevelt, circa 1959, comprising 'Blue Angel', 'Red Hind', 'Yellow Grunt', 'Spade Fish' & 'Four Eyed Fish'. Factory marks and model numbers to each base, the 'Yellow Grunt' 15 cm…

A Royal Worcester fish group, Spanish Hog fish and Sergeant…

Royal Worcester Fish Group by R. van Ruyckevelt

A Royal Worcester fish group, Spanish Hog fish and Sergeant Major, modelled by Ronald van Ruyckevelt. Numbered edition: 319. Height 29.5 cm (with stand)

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

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