The Locke & Co porcelain factory was founded in Worcester, England, in 1896 by Edward Locke. Locke had previously worked in the modelling department at Royal Worcester, and he brought his skills and experience to his new company. The company produced a wide variety of porcelain, including tableware, figurines, and decorative pieces. The company's porcelain was known for its high quality and its distinctive blush ivory glaze. Locke & Co also had a reputation for innovation, and the company was one of the first to use new technologies in the production of porcelain.

The company enjoyed a period of success in the early 1900s, but in 1901 was taken to court by Royal Worcester for using the word "Worcester" on its products. The court ruled in favor of Royal Worcester, and Locke & Co wass forced to change its backstamp. Locke & Co. was eventually forced to close in more...

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An English 19th century Locke & co porcelain candle sticks…

Locke & Co Porcelain Candlesticks with Floral Decoration and Gilt

An English 19th century Locke & co porcelain candle sticks having floral decoration and gilt highlights, height 9 cm, width 8 cm

Locke & Co Worcester pate-sur-pate pot pouri jar with floral…

Locke & Co Pate-sur-Pate Potpourri Jar with Floral Decoration

Locke & Co Worcester pate-sur-pate pot pouri jar with floral decoration and pierced work to rim of base and finial, finial restored, height 17.5 cm

A Worcester Locke & Co. Blush ivory vase, late 19th century,…

Worcester Locke & Co. Blush Ivory Vase with Bird & Blossom

A Worcester Locke & Co. Blush ivory vase, late 19th century, hand painted with a small bird and sprays of gilt cherry blossom, 11.5 cm high

A pair of Locke Worcester landscape decorated hand painted…

Locke Worcester Landscape Vases (22cm)

A pair of Locke Worcester landscape decorated hand painted vases. Height 22 cm.

Two Australian themed biscuit barrels, a Locke & Co. crested…

Australian-themed Biscuit Barrels with Kangaroo and National Crest

Two Australian themed biscuit barrels, a Locke & Co. crested barrel 'Advance Australia' with arms of Australia having a silver plated mounted handle and lid, and a McCoy pottery biscuit barrel in the form of a kangaroo and joey.

A pair of Locke Worcester lidded pot pourri, fine pierced…

Locke Worcester Pot Pourri with Pierced Decoration

A pair of Locke Worcester lidded pot pourri, fine pierced decoration on a tri-formed base with scroll mounts. Printed factory mark to base 'Lock & Co. Ltd Worcester England'. Height 15 cm

A Victorian Locke & Co. Worcester blush ivory biscuit barrel,…

Victorian biscuit barrel with gold and copper decoration

A Victorian Locke & Co. Worcester blush ivory biscuit barrel, circa 1895, pattern 449, with a moulded acanthus leaf collar decorated with shot gold and copper, colours and having silver plated mounts, a flat fitted lid and shaped swing, handle, backstamp…

Locke Worcester trumpet vase moulded pedestal and rim on peach…

Peach trumpet vase with moulded pedestal and rim

Locke Worcester trumpet vase moulded pedestal and rim on peach ground

A pair of Locke & Co. Worcester pear shape vases with pierced…

Locke & Co. Worcester Duck Vases, 1900

A pair of Locke & Co. Worcester pear shape vases with pierced shoulders decorated with ducks, circa 1900, 17 cm high

Locke & Co Worcester ewer circa 1900, with reticulated top and…

Locke & Co Worcester Ewer with Bird Decoration

Locke & Co Worcester ewer circa 1900, with reticulated top and hand painted bird decoration, height 30 cm,

Pair of Locke & Co. blush ivory bud vases with hand painted…

Hand-Painted Peacock Bud Vases by Locke & Co

Pair of Locke & Co. blush ivory bud vases with hand painted peacock decorations, signed Buch

Pair of Locke & Co. blush ivory small vases with hand painted…

Hand-painted Peacock Vases by H. Wall

Pair of Locke & Co. blush ivory small vases with hand painted peacock decorations, signed H. Wall

Locke & Co.Worcester vase with ivory ground - marked to base

Locke Worcester Ivory Vase

Locke & Co.Worcester vase with ivory ground - marked to base

A Worcester Locke & Co.vase height 9 cm

Worcester Locke & Co. 9cm Vase

A Worcester Locke & Co.vase height 9 cm

Locke & Co. Worcester tall ewer with reticulated top and gilded…

Gilded Reticulated Ewer by Kate Locke, c.1890

Locke & Co. Worcester tall ewer with reticulated top and gilded hops decoration by Kate Locke on blush ground, c.1890, height 30.5 cm

Locke & Co. Worcester tall two handled vase with reticulated…

Locke & Co. Worcester gilded vase, c.1890

Locke & Co. Worcester tall two handled vase with reticulated top and gilded hops decoration by Kate Locke on blush ground, c.1890, height 32 cm

A late Victorian Royal Worcester basket vase with gilt edgings…

Victorian Worcester Basket Vase and Locke Porcelain Rose

A late Victorian Royal Worcester basket vase with gilt edgings together with a Locke Worcester porcelain pierced and gilt flower rose, circa 1895 - 1905. Height 8 cm

A Locke & Co Worcester pot pourri. 1900-1904. The raised fluted…

Locke & Co Worcester Pot Pourri

A Locke & Co Worcester pot pourri. 1900-1904. The raised fluted circular dish upon a small spreading patterned foot and having a cover impressed with patterns and pierced in interlocking gothic style floral patterns, in deep to pale ivory tones; with…

Locke Worcester cream jug and sugar bowl in a silver plated…

Locke Worcester Cream Set in Silver Stand

Locke Worcester cream jug and sugar bowl in a silver plated stand

A Locke & Co Worcester triple faux bamboo spill vase circa 1895,…

Antique Vases, Sugar Castor & Jug

A Locke & Co Worcester triple faux bamboo spill vase circa 1895, 15 cm high; a silver plate mounted sugar castor, circa 1900, and a Royal Worcester jug, 1899, painted with wildflowers (3) 20 cm high and 10 cm high