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James Hadley (1837-1903) was apprenticed to Kerr & Binns of Worcester, (the predecessor firm to the Royal Worcester Porcelain Company) and then worked on a contract basis for the Royal Worcester Porcelain Company from separate premises as principal modeller from 1870 to 1895. That year his contract was terminated due to falling demand and he set up his own business.

With the aid of his three sons, and trading as Hadley & Sons, he began producing decorative porcelain in 1896, with the assistance of a group of young artists. James Hadley died in December 1903 and the business was taken over more... by Royal Worcester in July 1905, though distinctive Hadley ware continued to be produced under the supervision of Louis Hadley for many years.

Many of the floral designs found on Hadley ware were painted in monochrome, but were always of a very high quality. Much of the Hadley output consisted of high-class earthenware decorated with transparent glazes. less...

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 more... 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 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 Hadley Royal Worcester 'Pheasant' porcelain vase, signed…
Hadley Royal Worcester Pheasant Porcelain Vase, 1905

A Hadley Royal Worcester 'Pheasant' porcelain vase, signed Lewis, dated 1905, of bottle form, with tolled gilded shoulder, painted with pheasant in flight over a field, green mark, shape F105, 8.07 in. high

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Pair of Royal Worcester Hadley style vases with handpainted…
Handpainted Rose Vases by Royal Worcester, Signed Lewis (1907)

Pair of Royal Worcester Hadley style vases with handpainted rose decoration, signed Lewis, circa 1907, height 15.35 in. approx, (a/f to one vase)

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Pair of Royal Worcester figurines 'Phyllis' & 'Strephon', both…
Royal Worcester figurines 'Phyllis' & 'Strephon' by James Hadley

Pair of Royal Worcester figurines 'Phyllis' & 'Strephon', both modelled by James Hadley, h6.10 in. tallest approx

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A Royal Worcester vase, Hadley shape, painted with blossom and…
Royal Worcester Blossom and Berry Vase

A Royal Worcester vase, Hadley shape, painted with blossom and berries. Shape H278, c.1905. Height 3.54 in.

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Worcester figure group, signed Hadley, 1887
Hadley's Worcester Figure Group, 1887

Worcester figure group, signed Hadley, 1887

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An Worcester parian figure of child signed Hadley
Hadley Signed Worcester Parian Child Figure

An Worcester parian figure of child signed Hadley

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Pair of Royal Worcester blush figurines of Gentry, signed…
Pair of Royal Worcester Blush Gentry Figurines, c.1886

Pair of Royal Worcester blush figurines of Gentry, signed Hadley to back, pattern 1052, male hat & head restored, c.1886, height 8.27 in.

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Hadley Worcester lidded pot pouri with passion flower…
Passion Flower Lidded Potpourri by Hadley Worcester (13cm)

Hadley Worcester lidded pot pouri with passion flower decoration, height 5.12 in.

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Hadley Worcester small vase, blackberries, height 12 cm
Blackberry Haven Vase

Hadley Worcester small vase, blackberries, height 4.72 in.

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A Royal Worcester potpourri and cover, painted by Harry Stinton;…
Harry Stinton's Highland Cattle Potpourri

A Royal Worcester potpourri and cover, painted by Harry Stinton; Hadley shape 279, painted with highland cattle in a misty landscape, signed, the pierced lid with a cupola finial, green mark, c.1912. Height 5.31 in.

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Royal Worcester / Hadley vase & cover ovoid body continually…
Continually Painted Royal Worcester Vase with Crane & Landscape

Royal Worcester / Hadley vase & cover ovoid body continually painted with crane & landscape, signed 'W. Powell', 13.39 in. height

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Hadley's Royal Worcester jardiniere, hand painted with roses,…
Hand-painted Royal Worcester Jardiniere with Roses

Hadley's Royal Worcester jardiniere, hand painted with roses, 5.91 in. tall

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A Royal Worcester Egyptian musician figurine, circa 1905, with…
Royal Worcester Egyptian Musician Figurine by Hadley

A Royal Worcester Egyptian musician figurine, circa 1905, with rubbed date marks, signed by Hadley (James). a figure in antique drapery, posing upon a rocky circular base and plucking a lyre, in delicate hues of the palest pinks blues and greens with soft

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Antique Hadley Worcester porcelain jardiniere with orchid…
Orchid Jardiniere by Hadley Worcester Porcelain

Antique Hadley Worcester porcelain jardiniere with orchid decoration

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Antique Hadley Worcester porcelain lidded vase with iris…
Hadley Worcester Iris Vase with Lid

Antique Hadley Worcester porcelain lidded vase with iris decoration

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A Royal Worcester specimen vase, painted by Mabel Lander,…
Blackberry Specimen Vase by Mabel Lander

A Royal Worcester specimen vase, painted by Mabel Lander, fluted ovoid shape with slender trumpet neck raised on a circular spreading foot, the body painted with blackberry fruit, blossoms and leaves, Hadley shape 11.06 in., green mark, c.1904.…

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A rare Royal Worcester figural centrepiece by James Hadley,…
Rare Royal Worcester Figural Centrepiece by James Hadley

A rare Royal Worcester figural centrepiece by James Hadley, 1898 of a young lady and a gallant under a spreading tree supporting a wide pierced basket, another basket at their feet, the whole on a rough soil ground, 16.14 in. high. Moulded signature,…

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Hadley's Worcester rose bowl, painted with yellow and pink…
Yellow and Pink Roses on Hadley's Worcester Rose Bowl

Hadley's Worcester rose bowl, painted with yellow and pink roses. Diameter 5.51 in.

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Hadley's Worcester ovoid vase, hand painted with a rose pattern.…
Hand-painted Rose Ovoid Vase by Hadley's Worcester

Hadley's Worcester ovoid vase, hand painted with a rose pattern. Height 7.09 in.

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A Hadley's Worcester vase, circa 1900, painted with panels of…
Floral Vases from Hadley's Worcester and Royal Worcester

A Hadley's Worcester vase, circa 1900, painted with panels of lilac, daisies and bell flowers on a pink ground, supported by green fish and a Royal Worcester vase, 1893, painted with gilt bell flowers below swirled rim, model no 1556 (2) 5.51 in. high; 9…

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A Royal Worcester figure of a man, 'Health to the King', date…
Royal Worcester Figure: Health to the King

A Royal Worcester figure of a man, 'Health to the King', date mark for 1893, body shape 1383, registration number 130003, modelled standing in early eighteenth century dress and holding up a goblet in a toast, the rear of the base incised 'Hadley', impress

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