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Antique 18th century Worcester Lamour 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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A Worcester porcelain black transfer printed tea-bowl and…
Worcester Porcelain Tea Set with L'Amour Pattern, 1765

A Worcester porcelain black transfer printed tea-bowl and saucer by Robert Hancock with the L'Amour pattern, English circa 1765. Provenance: Don Barrett collection, Small and Whitfield, Adelaide, South Australia 24/09 2007 Lot 97. tea-bowl 1.46 in. high 2…

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Three black printed tea bowls, Worcester and other, circa 1770s,…
Three Black Printed Tea Bowls, 1770s

Three black printed tea bowls, Worcester and other, circa 1770s, unmarked, a Worcester tea bowl with a scene from Robert Hancock's 'L'amour', with a romantic couple and a lawn roller to the reverse; a bowl with two identical roundels of sailing ships withi

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Three Worcester black printed tea wares a coffee cup and…
Worcester Black Printed Tea Wares with Hancock's Prints

Three Worcester black printed tea wares a coffee cup and matching saucer, and a similar cup, circa 1760s, unmarked, printed with Robert Hancock's 'Tea Party' pattern to the cup and saucer, and one cup with Robert Hancock's 'L'amour' print, both cups with g

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An 18th century Worcester transfer decorated sweetmeat dish and…
Worcester Transfer Sweetmeat Dish and Hancock Hexagonal Dish

An 18th century Worcester transfer decorated sweetmeat dish and a hexagonal small dish after Robert Hancock the shell shape dish with branch handle in relief, 'L'amour' pattern printed in monochrome, black line border to scalloped rim, unmarked and the hex

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