The Enduring Legacy of Worcester Royal Porcelain The story of the Worcester Royal Porcelain Co., Ltd. is one deeply intertwined with the burgeoning spirit of English artistry and innovation in the 18th century. Unlike many porcelain houses that sprang from aristocratic patronage, Worcester’s origins were decidedly mercantile. In 1751, a consortium of gentlemen – initially twelve in number – established what was then known as the Worce…