Royal Worcester Dinnerware
Only the very wealthy could afford Worcester Porcelain at the time of its establishment in Worcester, England, in 1751. Founder John Wall was determined to create porcelain of unsurpassed quality, and indeed, in 1789 King George III awarded the company the coveted Royal Warrant, thus granting manufacturing privileges for the British royalty.
During the Victorian era Worcester Royal Porcelain gained international renown as new decorative techniques were developed and mastered. More than 250 years later, still on the banks of the River Severn, Royal Worcester continues to produce some of the world's finest porcelain. While the company's oven-safe porcelain meets the demand of modern consumers, traditional patterns and craftsmanship still prevail.
In 1976 Royal Worcester merged with Spode, but heavy competition from over-seas, and too many employees, caused production to be moved to factories in Stoke and abroad. The company ended up in bankruptcy in 2008. In 2009 the brand name and intellectual property were acquired by Portmeirion. Production of dinnerware and fine china patterns under the Royal Worcester name stopped as of 2016.
The Discontinued Royal Worcester Patterns
Accidents happen and when a piece of your favorite Royal Worcester dinnerware breaks, it can be frustrating trying to find a replacement when you discover that your pattern has been discontinued. To help you with your search for replacement or additional pieces for your Royal Worcester collection, we have created this catalog of the discontinued Royal Worcester patterns. Just bookmark the page for your pattern, and check back once a week for new listings to add to your collection.
There are a lot of Royal Worcester patterns. Did we miss yours? We'll be happy to create a page for your pattern. Just post your request at our Facebook Page.
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