What is Shelley china?
Based in Staffordshire, Shelley pottery has been producing stunning bone china pieces under various names since the 1870s. The pottery is thin but strong, and the beautiful, timeless designs have created fans and serious collectors worldwide.
How do I know if I have Shelley china?
They included: Best Ware, Ideal China Ware, Seconds Ware and Special Patterns Ware.
- Best Ware, is the best quality ware.
- Ideal China Ware, (also known as Canadian Teaware), pattern numbers start with ‘0’.
- Seconds Ware, are Shelley items that have a fault in the glaze or the actual china.
How do you date Shelley pottery?
Alphabetic Production Codes In the early 1960’s Shelley Potteries began a system to date their wares. For china produced in 1962 and 1963, the letter “A” was placed under the word “England” on the backstamp. For 1964 and 1965, the letter “B” was used.
How do I sell Shelley china?
Buying or Selling Shelley If you wish to buy or sell Shelley, we suggest you join our club and place an ad in our full color magazine. Each of our members is entitled to one free ad per year plus one free ad for each article written for the magazine. Additional ads are available to members at a nominal price.
What is a Shelley teacup?
Shelley teacups are among some of the most collectable types of china. Beautiful, surprisingly thin and yet strong translucent bone china, Shelley tea cups come in a huge variety of shapes and patterns including chintz, floral, and art deco. The most famous shape is the “Dainty shape” shown below.
What is a Backstamp on china?
Hallmarks or Maker’s Marks Potteries and manufacturers use a variety of symbols, letters or images to denote their creation of fine china. Also called backstamps, these markings may be found on the bottom of a vase or figurine or on the bottoms of china plates, saucers or cups.
What kind of China is Shelley China?
Shelley China. Shelley (known as Wileman until the early 20th century) began producing beautiful china items in the 1820s. Based in Staffordshire, the pottery crafted thin yet strong china items. Smaller pieces, like cups and saucers, were made of bone china.
How did Joseph Shelley change the world of China?
Joseph Shelley and his son Percy worked constantly to improve china quality and to develop new shapes and designs. For example, they created the popular Dainty and Oleader shapes.
Why did Shelley change its name to Foley?
After a legal battle with Foley China about the use of the name of Foley in its hallmark, the company changed its name to Shelley in 1925. Because of its strong export-focused production, Shelley was allowed to continue making china through the World War II.