A phenomenal example of Worcester porcelain created during the direction of its co-creator, Dr. John Wall. In 1750, Dr. Wall and his partner, the apothecary William Davis, discovered a method for making quality porcelain. With the financial assistance of 13 local businessmen, the pair established a factory at Warmstry House, Worcester, with the understanding by all parties to keep the formula of the porcelain a secret. By 1755, Worcester was making the best blue and white English porcelain wares ever created. This bowl is a rare survivor of this early period and remains in excellent condition.

Circa 1755-1774

Before the discovery of Wall and Davis, only the artisans of the Far East, who were masters of the art form,