Super quality Royal Worcester evesham tableware Freezer to Oven, Oven to Table series

Royal Worcester evesham tableware Freezer to Oven, Oven to Table series

Royal Worcester’s Evesham Pattern was introduced in 1961 as the beginning of a new trend for more informal dining that was to bring the humble casserole dish from the kitchen to the dining table. Evesham, named after the local fruit-growing region near Worcester, was Royal Worcester’s best-selling brand of the late 20th century.

The original painted fruit sprays were painted by Professor Baker, Ronald van Ruyckevelt, Peter Ewence and other members of the team in the Royal Worcester Design Department.

Apples, pears, cherries, damsons and blackberries were just a few of the colourful fruit sprays developed. These original designs were then faithfully reproduced using an eighteenth century technique in which lithographic stones were painstakingly engraved to reveal an impression of the original artwork for transfer to the porcelain.
The design was first proofed in1961.
The Design Department worked on the pattern throughout 1961/62 until five items were introduced in 1962.
The artwork was reproduced in 26 colours using lithographic prints and items were finished with hand applied gilding.
The rich fruit pattern was immediately popular and the number of items in the Evesham range was gradually extended.
By 1965 a large range of porcelain cookware was available including casseroles, ramekins, saucepans, soufflé cases and flan dishes.
In 1967 a range of boxed giftware items was introduced.
In 1968 hard porcelain tableware was introduced in the Severn shape, designed by Neal French.
 

Most customer feedback it have been a delight owning Royal worcester Evesham series and enjoy collecting them over the years