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Antique 18th century Worcester Fern pattern

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... the partnership changed so did the names, Barr, Flight, Barr (1807-13), Flight Barr, Barr (1813-40).

In 1840 Worcester amalgamated with the Chamberlains' factory, also located at Worcester, but still producing from both works. Worcester eventually moved its entire operations into the more up to date Chamberlain's factory in 1847, becoming known as Chamberlain's Worcester. In 1852 W.H. Kerr joined the firm, which was renamed Kerr & Binns.

In 1862, it was renamed the Royal Worcester Porcelain Company, and more everyday works were produced.

In 1976 the company merged with Spode and the company reduced its staff from 2003 to 2005, with the company going into administration in 2008 and then ceasing trading in 2009. The trading name and brands (including Spode), but not the factories in Stoke-on-Trent, were acquired by Portmeiron Pottery Group. less...

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Barr, Flight and Barr oval dishes two dishes showing painted…
Barr, Flight and Barr Oval Dishes with Painted Scenes

Barr, Flight and Barr oval dishes two dishes showing painted scenes by George Robertson and having scalloped gilt edges with fern and leaf patterning. With impressed factory mark and printed marks. Length 11.22 in. Width 7.87 in. Circa 1807- 1813.

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Three blue and white sauce and cream boats Worcester and…
Blue and White Sauce and Cream Boats (9 words)

Three blue and white sauce and cream boats Worcester and probably Longton hall, circa 1750s, Worcester wares with pre-1760s workmen's marks, 'P', a crisply moulded lozenge shaped double scroll handled sauce boat and a cream boat of tapering form with an an

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A Chamberlain's Worcester plate, 1811-1820 period, a lobed…
Chamberlain's Worcester Floral Plate

A Chamberlain's Worcester plate, 1811-1820 period, a lobed plate with a central posy of bright enamel flowers, and three gilded reserves to the rim enclosing single blooms upon a wide border densely decorated with fine green fern fronds; green printed mark

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18th century Worcester caudle cup with cover and saucer, c.1770.…
Worcester Fern Caudle Cup Set, 1770

18th century Worcester caudle cup with cover and saucer, c.1770. Ex Cyril Joynson collection, 'Fern Pattern'

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