Flight and Barr

Worcester Barr Flight Porcelain and the Flight and Barr Partnerships

Having been established in 1750 the Worcester porcelain factory at Warmstry House on the banks of the River Severn had a reputation for the production of the lower-end of the spectrum of blue and white decorated pieces, which sought to replicate original Chinese designs.


The Flight Period 1783 - 1792

The works – in a somewhat poor state of repair – were bought by Thomas Flight in 1783 A former salesman for the company's products in London, he entrusted the day to day running of the firm to his two sons John and Joseph. Its fortunes continued to fare relatively poorly, until the younger son, John, embarked on a visit to porcelain factories in France, notably those around Limoges. On his return to Worcester, John immediately directed production towards the Limoges style, with the use of fluted shapes and decoration that mirrored popular French patterning of the day. This change of emphasis was to now preface the growth of the factory’s reputation, which prospered to such an extent that within five years the were able to number King George III amongst their patrons, and – with the issue of the King’s Warrant in 1789 – the factory was able to take the name of The Royal Porcelain Works.


Flight and Barr 1792 - 1804

John Flight was to die barely two years after his company’s endorsement by the King, and Joseph Flight invited Martin Barr was immediately brought in to fill the void. His main influence was to oversee the introduction of a new process for imprinting design outlines on to the glazed porcelain blanks using oil (previously transfers were made on to the coarser unglazed surface, which limited the degree of definition that could be used). This greatly enhanced the detail and quality of the decoration and added yet further to the company’s stature. Still following predominantly French styles, ornamental items were now produced for a fashion-conscious and increasingly upper-class clientele, though somewhat curiously the Worcester factory at this time largely steered clear of producing figurines.

Further warrants from the Prince and Princess of Wales were to follow, and the company became known simply as Royal Worcester from that point forward.


Barr Flight and Barr 1804-1813

The partners were joined by the son of Martin Barr , Martin Junior in 1804. te next ten years were a golden period for thr partnership. The manufacture of the once-renowned blue and white pieces was on the wane, and lavish ornamental vases and robust tableware filled the product catalogues, but regardless of which aspect of production the Worcester porcelain craftsmen were directed to undertake, they were able to turn out material of such a consistently immaculate quality that the name became synonymous with the very best pieces available.


Flight Barr and Barr 1813-1840

Martin Barr senior died in 1813 and Joseph Flight became the senior partner. George Barr joined the partnership. The partnership flourished. The artistic direction of Thomas baxter helped the company to ascend the highest levels of  artistic merit. The rich classically inspired porcelain produced waned in contemporary popularity and the partnership merges with the Chamberlain Worcester factory in 1840.

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Barrr Flight and Barr Coffee Can and Saucer With Tea Plate c1810

Barrr Flight and Barr Coffee Can and Saucer With Tea Plate c1810

Barrr Flight and Barr Coffee Can and Saucer With Tea Plate c1810

£95.00

Flight and Barr Chocolate Cup and Saucer c1800

Flight and Barr Chocolate Cup and Saucer c1800

A very fine Flight and Barr chocolate cup and saucer from c1800 in excellent condition. For more antique porcelain, including a wide range of 18th century porcelain, please visit Scottish Antiques online store.

£170.00

Flight and Barr Chocolate Cup and Saucer c1800

Flight and Barr Chocolate Cup and Saucer c1800

A very fine Flight and Barr chocolate cup and saucer from c1800 in exccellent condition. For more antique porcelain, including a wide range of 18th century porcelain, please visit Scottish Antiques online store.

£180.00

Very Fine Flight Barr and Barr Teacup and Saucer c1820

Very Fine Flight Barr and Barr Teacup and Saucer c1820

A very fine Flight, Barr, and Barr teacup and saucer from c1820 in excellent condition. For more anitque porcleian, including a wide range of Georgian British porcelain, please visit Scottish Antiques online store.

£525.00

Barr Flight and Barr Queen Charlotte Pattern Teacup Saucer and Plate c1804

Barr Flight and Barr Queen Charlotte Pattern Teacup Saucer and Plate c1804

A very fine Barr, Flight, and Barr Queen Charlotte pattern teacup, saucer, and plate from c1804 in excellent condition. For more antique porcelain, including a wide range of Georgian British porcelain, please visit Scottish Antiques online store.

£160.00

A Worcester Barr, Flight and Barr Period Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer c1810

A Worcester Barr, Flight and Barr Period Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer c1810

A Worcester Barr, Flight and Barr Period Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer c1810

£100.00

Flight Period Worcester Queen Charlotte Pattern Trio c1790

Flight Period Worcester Queen Charlotte Pattern Trio c1790

Flight Period Worcester Queen Charlotte Pattern Trio c1790

£215.00

Worcester Porcelain Barr, Flight & Barr Queen Charlotte Tea Cup, Saucer and Plate c1808

Worcester Porcelain Barr, Flight & Barr Queen Charlotte Tea Cup, Saucer and Plate c1808

Worcester Porcelain Barr, Flight & Barr Queen Charlotte Tea Cup, Saucer and Plate c1808

£180.00

Worcester Porcelain Barr, Flight & Barr Queen Charlotte Tea Cup, Saucer and Plate c1808

Worcester Porcelain Barr, Flight & Barr Queen Charlotte Tea Cup, Saucer and Plate c1808

Worcester Porcelain Barr, Flight & Barr Queen Charlotte Tea Cup, Saucer and Plate

£180.00

Worcester Porcelain Flight Period Queen Charlotte Pattern Trio 1783-92

Worcester Porcelain Flight Period Queen Charlotte Pattern Trio 1783-92

Worcester Porcelain Flight Period Queen Charlotte Pattern Trio

£225.00

A Worcester Queen Charlotte Pattern Trio 1783-92

A Worcester Queen Charlotte Pattern Trio 1783-92

A Worcester Queen Charlotte Pattern Trio 1783-92

£140.00

Worcester Porcelain Queen Charlotte Pattern Trio c1795

Worcester Porcelain Queen Charlotte Pattern Trio c1795

Worcester Porcelain Queen Charlotte Pattern Trio c1795

£180.00

Worcester Porcelain Queen Charlotte Pattern Trio c1790

Worcester Porcelain Queen Charlotte Pattern Trio c1790

Worcester Porcelain Queen Charlotte Pattern Trio c1790

£235.00

Flight Period Worcester Porcelain Queen Charlotte Pattern Trio c1790

Flight Period Worcester Porcelain Queen Charlotte Pattern Trio c1790

Flight Period Worcester Porcelain Queen Charlotte Pattern Trio c1800

£235.00

Worcester Porcelain Queen Charlotte Pattern Trio Flight and Barr c1800

Worcester Porcelain Queen Charlotte Pattern Trio Flight and Barr c1800

Worcester Porcelain Queen Charlotte Pattern Trio Flight and Barr c1800

£180.00

Barr Flight and Barr Worcester Porcelain Tea Cup & Saucer c1810

Barr Flight and Barr Worcester Porcelain Tea Cup & Saucer c1810

Barr Flight and Barr Worcester Porcelain Tea Cup & Saucer c1810

£200.00

A Worcester Barr Period Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer c1800

A Worcester Barr Period Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer c1800

A Worcester Barr Period Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer c1800

£90.00

A Worcester Barr Flight & Barr Period Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer c1810

A Worcester Barr Flight & Barr Period Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer c1810

A Worcester Barr Flight & Barr Period Tea Cup and Saucer c1810

£50.00

A Worcester Barr Period Tea Cup and Saucer c1800

A Worcester Barr Period Tea Cup and Saucer c1800

A Worcester Barr Period Tea Cup and Saucer c1800

£95.00

Worcester Porcelain Feather Moulded Floral Pattern Coffee Cup and Saucer 1757 -84

Worcester Porcelain Feather Moulded Floral Pattern Coffee Cup and Saucer 1757 -84

Worcester Porcelain Feather Moulded Floral Pattern Coffee Cup and Saucer 1757 -84

£155.00

Pair of Flight Barr & Barr Worcester Plates c1825

Pair of Flight Barr & Barr Worcester Plates c1825

Pair of Flight Barr & Barr Worcester Plates c1825

£180.00

A Worcester Barr Period Porcelain Tea Cup, Saucer and Tea Plate c1800

A Worcester Barr Period Porcelain Tea Cup, Saucer and Tea Plate c1800

A Worcester Barr Period Porcelain Tea Cup, Saucer and Tea Plate c1800

£65.00

A Worcester Barr Period Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer c1800

A Worcester Barr Period Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer c1800

A Worcester Barr Period Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer c1800

£65.00

Worcester Barr Period Tea Cup and Saucer c1800

Worcester Barr Period Tea Cup and Saucer c1800

Worcester Barr Period Tea Cup and Saucer c1800

£55.00

A Worcester Barr Period Coffee Cup and Saucer c1800

A Worcester Barr Period Coffee Cup and Saucer c1800

A Worcester Barr Period Coffee Cup and Saucer c1800

£50.00

A Worcester Barr Period Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer c1800

A Worcester Barr Period Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer c1800

A Worcester Barr Period Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer c1800

£40.00

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