description Shelley China Overview
Shelley China is a Staffordshire manufacturer based in Longton, active under that name from 1925, prized by collectors for its delicate bone china teaware in Art Deco shapes such as the Vogue and Mode ranges.
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What is Shelley China known for?
Shelley China is especially known for delicate bone-china teaware and fashionable Art Deco designs. Collectors often look for shapes from ranges such as Vogue and Mode.
When did Shelley China operate under that name?
The Foley China works began producing chinaware in 1872 under Wileman and Company. The Shelley China name was used from 1910 until the business was taken over by Allied English Potteries in 1966.
Where was Shelley China made?
Shelley China was produced in Longton, Staffordshire, one of the major pottery districts in England. Its Staffordshire origin is an important part of how collectors identify the manufacturer.
What should I check on a Shelley China mark?
Collectors commonly inspect the backstamp, the pattern or shape number, and the condition of the glaze and gilding. Shelley marks can help distinguish earlier Wileman production from later Shelley-era bone china.
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