Antique Worcester Porcelain
The factory of the antique Worcester porcelain was founded in 1751 by Dr Wall Davis and others and continues at Worcester to the present day. Early Worcester porcelain was the most successful in England and consisted mainly of tea and coffe services and dinner ware. Transfer-printing was introduced by the mid-1750s, at first in black, and in blue and white by c1757.
In 1783, the factory was bought by Thomas Flight for his sons, who were joined in 1792 by Martin Barr trading as Flight & Barr. Owing to changes in partnership, the company became Barr, Flight & Barr (1804-13) and Flight, Barr & Barr (1813-40). There were also several other factories in Worcester at that time.
Worcester porcelain tea bowl and saucer, printed with Fence pattern, 1775-80, bowl 3in (7.5 cm) diam. Price: $150-220.
Antique Worcester porcelain saucer, c1770 — 5in (12.5cm) diam. Price:$140-200.