Antique Georgian Worcester / similar porcelain Teapot Cover and Stand C.18thC

Antique Georgian probably Worcester porcelain Teapot Cover and Stand ogee shaped spiral fluted teapot with cover and stand, gilt floral decoration and gilt bands. Unmarked but almost certainly Worcester

Circa 18th century

Good antique condition, slight gilt wear as expected. The tip of the finial on the lid with a tiny chip mentioned for accuracy and considered when viewing and pricing. A very handsome and good Tea Pot and Stand.

9.75 inches (25cm) width X 4.75 inches (12cm) depth X 7 inches (18cm) height approx

Safe UK shipping is included in the price, and international shipping is at cost

“Worcester porcelain” also includes the hard-paste porcelain wares made in Chamberlain’s Factory and Grainger’s Factory, as they tend to be referred to in catalogues and museum descriptions. Both of these began as decorating shops in Worcester, painting “blanks” made by other factories, but after a few years began to make their own porcelain. Chamberlain’s Factory, which was very high quality and in 1811 received its own royal warrant from the Prince Regent, had begun to manufacture by 1791. In 1840, at a time when both businesses were having difficulties keeping up with a changing market, it merged with the main Flight and Barr concern as “Chamberlain & Company.

A rebuilding after a fire in early 1850s was overseen by new owners, William Henry Kerr and Richard William Binns. The Worcester Royal Porcelain Company Limited was formed in 1862 after Kerr’s retirement (Binns partnered with Edward Philips).

Grainger’s Factory was making porcelain from 1807, though not of quite the highest quality. Under a succession of partnership and company names the Grainger family retained significant shares until the death of the last member in 1889, when Royal Worcester took them over. As Grainger & Co the factory and name were used until 1902, when a full transfer to the main factory took place. Some Grainger moulds remained in use in the 21st century. The factory site at St Martin’s Gate was used from 1809 to 1902.

In 1905 Royal Worcester acquired the factory of James Hadley and Sons. Hadley used to work for Royal Worcester in 1850s-1870s, but set up his own manufacturing facility on Diglis Road in 1897.