Image courtesy of Dr. Wall Worcester Porcelain, c.1765-1770, Yellow Scale Teacup and Saucer decorated with rococo shaped gilded panels containing exotic birds in branches, English Private Collection..

Paul Crane will chart the life of Dr. John Wall, founder of the Worcester Porcelain Manufactory. He will describe the life of the man and the creation of the manufactory in 1751, and he will electronically display examples of the wares produced during the First Period of Production ending in 1776 with the death of Dr. Wall. The examples that will be displayed were taken from museums and private collections from around the world.

About the Speaker

Paul Crane is a direct descendent of Dr. Wall who founded the Worcester Porcelain Factory in 1751. He is a ceramic collector, historian, and a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries. He trained at Christie’s and then became a specialist in the European Ceramics Department at Phillips Auctioneers on Bond Street.