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The Rich History of Royal Worcester

For 250 years, Royal Worcester’s impeccable porcelain pieces garnered unprecedented attention from china collectors and tea enthusiasts around the world. A pioneer in the industry and a role model, if you will, for similar companies to follow suit, this legendary brand paved the way in 1751 for beautiful craftsmanship to be the standard. Interestingly, it is the second oldest remaining English porcelain brand still in existence today, only following closely behind Royal Crown Derby, which was established in 1750.

Worcester Porcelain or The Worcester Tonquin Manufactory (the company’s original monikers) was created in response to the ever-growing demand for tea imported

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