In 1786, Robert Chamberlain, who was the first apprentice to the old Worcester Porcelain Company, and who had continued with the different proprietors up to that period, commenced business for himself in premises at Diglis—the same which are now carried on by the Royal Worcester Porcelain Company. Chamberlain was a painter, and on the first establishment of his business bought his porcelain from the Caughley works (Coalbrookdale) and painted it at Worcester. In a very short time, however, he made his own, and his works soon grew into public favour and eminence. His son was an excellent artist, and a portrait of the Princess Charlotte, which he painted, is said to have given the highest satisfaction to Prince Leopold and others. The mark adopted by Chamberlain was simply his name in writing, thus, “Chamberlain’s,” or
completes the sentence.] Afterwards the following marks were used:—
Chamberlain’s,
Worcester,
& 63, Piccadilly,
London.
Chamberlain’s
Regent China,
Worcester,
& 155,
New Bond Street,
London.
Chamberlain’s,
Worcester,
& 155,
New Bond Street,
London.
Royal Porcelain Manufactory.
CHAMBERLAINS.
Chamberlain & Co., Worcester.
CHAMBERLAIN & CO.,
WORCESTER,
155, NEW BOND STREET,
& NO. 1,
COVENTRY ST.,
LONDON.