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Worcester Porcelain Manufactory

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Worcester Porcelain ManufactoryEnglish, founded 1751

The Worcester porcelain manufactory was founded by Dr. John Wall and 14 other partners in 1751. Production was on a large scale from the outset and the factory enjoyed considerable success. Various factors explain its prosperity: the factory was well financed from the beginning; its location on the River Stern facilitated transportation; and it developed a porcelain body that was robust and durable. In 1752, the factory acquired the Bristol China works and introduced steatite (soapstone) – as employed in Bristol – in their soft-paste porcelain formula. Steatite ensured the stability of the porcelain, making it resistant to temperature changes. By contrast to the wares produced by Derby and Chelsea, Worcester’s products could sustain boiling water. The factory was therefore well-known for its tea wares.

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Baluster shaped vase with Kakiemon-style decoration and birds
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1768-1770
Object number: G05.18.42
Basin with "The Anchorage", "The Haven" and "The Wayfarer" patterns
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1760
Object number: G98.6.27
Basin with "The Rock Strata Island" pattern
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1760-1765
Object number: G99.3.16
Basket
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1765
Object number: G23.8.69
Basket
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1768-1773
Object number: G23.8.70
Basket form potting pot and cover
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1755-1758
Object number: G83.1.1142.1-2
Basketwork Dish
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1756-1758
Object number: G05.18.20
Beaker and saucer with "Mansfield" pattern
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1760-1765
Object number: G99.3.19a-b
Beer jug
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1754
Object number: G23.8.67
Beer Jug
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1768
Object number: G23.8.121
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
1748-1752
Object number: L09.12.9
Bleeding bowl
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1754-1755
Object number: G23.8.71
Blue scale dessert dish with flowers
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1770
Object number: G04.2.1
Bough pot
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1768
Object number: G23.8.72
Bough pot
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1768
Object number: G23.8.73
Bowl
Artist / Maker: James Giles
c.1768; decorated in London, c.1768-1770
Object number: G23.8.74
Bowl
Artist / Maker: James Giles
c.1768-1770; decorated in London, c.1768-1770
Object number: G23.8.191
Bowl
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1765
Object number: G23.8.76
Bowl in the Chinese Famille Verte Style
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1752-1753
Object number: G91.7.36
Bowl with Candle Fence pattern
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
1760-1770
Object number: G18.2.9
Bowl with "George II" and "The Marine Society" patterns
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1760
Object number: G98.6.28
Bowl with "L'Amour", "Worcester", and "Rural Gambols" patterns
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1762
Object number: G98.6.29
Bread and butter dish with "The Temple Ruins" pattern
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1760-1765
Object number: G99.2.12
Butter boat
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1758
Object number: G23.8.77