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The Royal Worcester factory was founded in 1751 and is the only porcelain factory founded in the mid 18th century which has been in production continues until today. The founders were Dr. John Wall, a physician and William Davies, a chemist. They started with functional products bone china past, especially the tea services. His bone china is a unique property that made them famous in the world - can withstand hot liquids. This meant that their teapots and cups of hot tea could be poured in without cracking. First works were in the Chinese style, is sometimes used in blue silver and white forms copied English.

Figure Worcester was first made in 1757 - 'In Love The Forge of Vulcan, "which is supposed to be modeled by Chelsea John modeler Toulouse. Excel Worcester figurines to date. During the 1760s and 1770s Worcester Meissen porcelain was influenced by the colors that presented as a deep blue. At that time, some of Worcester porcelain was painted London as his agent in London, Thomas Flight, who took charge of the company with his son John and Joseph, when by Dr. John Wall died in 1776. They were later joined by Martin Barr and the factory was under the name Flight and Barr, and other combinations of names until 1840.

During the Royal Worcester porcelain Regency seemed luxurious, colorful and wonderful and showed some gold paint. Meanwhile Flight and Barr was merged with the factory Chamberlain and the "factory Grainger, who were at first rivals Worcester. In 1862, the Royal Worcester Porcelain Co has was created and produced would be known as Royal Worcester.

At mid-century 19th "Paros" was presented and made a big difference in their production. Parian is a durable material with high content of feldspar and is perfect for detailed modeling. This means that the figures could be produced in the greatest detail and quality. The material is also ideal for gilding and enameling, which means that the parties could be produced in great detail.

Worcester continued to connect with the trends of fashion in Victorian times. He excelled in 'perforated porcelain and ivory images reproduced in porcelain. The figurines were very popular in this time and most work has been done by designers such as Charles Toft and James Hadley.

During the 20th century Worcester had fierce competition and Royal Doulton figurines were Popular as Worcester and Doulton fought for market share. Worcester produced a range of animals from a turtle in 1910. Was designed George Evans was a great success. This has encouraged Worcester to produce more animals, including birds, fish, rabbits and mice, which run until 1950.

For artists in the early 20th century, specializing in painting Worcester hand. This has been in vases, urns, and the traditional tea and coffee and are very collectible items. Parts of the Davies family and Harry Stinton are some of the best English porcelain of all times and Highland cattle and fruits are especially famous themes.

During the First World War Worcester produced figures similar to those produced in Germany in the previous years. He also tried to make production more cheap figurines baked clay, a center of "ceramic Paros, although this was not a success. The company has tried to diversify into a new direction, which manufactures items such as Toby jugs and ashtrays, Worcester, but not excelled in this area.

Returning to his roots Worcester was four-twenty ten new figures modeled, to keep pace Doulton. New models have been brought from London and in the coming years have been profitable. Most notable of these new models Freda Doughty, whose contribution to the success of Royal Worcester figures has been seen since.

Worcester are still strong and the production is varied, including tableware, gifts and special "end" Prestige. "Beaches of course include" Nine Lives nature of cats, which is widely available. As with all Royal Worcester, each piece is handmade and skillfully painted by artists. Prices are between £ 15 -- £ 25. A set Noddy has recently been launched, including favorite characters from the book, Noddy, Big Ears and Tessie M. journey Bear are all of the collection. Each figure is 25 pounds, while all can be had for the bargain price of £ 100. Worcester are also an excellent gift for children, consisting of bowls, cups, plates and gift boxes in a box, with prices starting from £ 10.

A wide People of Worcester is the Fairy Cicely Mary Barker range of flowers, pictures of famous Barker were placed on plates and dishes, and wall plates are Twelve to collect, each with a different flower fairy collection of Cicely Mary Barker.

Worcester try to keep ahead of competition the continual introduction of modern lines. Currently, one or two cups a design range Lawrence Llewelyn Bowen and Tableware Available, and Jamie Oliver is also very People. This does not mean that Royal Worcester abandonment of tradition. In Today in the Prestige range, Clive Christian is behind a luxurious and sophisticated service. This is described as "made or placed on a cream ground with rich burnished gold, accentuating the whiteness of fine china.

The company still produces the old model, like fruits and Highland cattle. These works are inspired by John and Harry Stinton and enamel products the same way that 100 years ago. Royal Worcester has been at the forefront of the ceramics industry over 250 years and still produces innovative pieces and original to attract buyers of tableware, giftware and collector markets.

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