RARE SHELLEY CUP AND SAUCER SET, in the 1910-1916 “Late Foley” Period, Made in England. This is a fabulous tea cup and saucer to enjoy your High Tea with, and there is a matched pair available! They still look stunning after all these years! The condition is almost Perfect, no chips, cracks or repairs guaranteed, with only the slightest hint of wear to a spot on the upper gold rim of one cup. Very clean, beautiful, delicate and presentable, and can be proudly displayed, and hopefully still used, in your home. Several markings on visible on the bottom, please see photographs. Made in England.
DID YOU KNOW? From 1910-1916, the words “Late Foley” were added to some pieces to represent the history of the pottery. This was also when the recognisable Shelley shield was first used.
HISTORY OF SHELLEY POTTERY: dates back to the 1870s, when it was originally named Wileman & Co, followed by The Foley Potteries, before the final use of popular name ‘Shelley’ was confirmed in the 1900s and Percy Shelley adopted the Shelley name as a trademark. The history of the Shelley name continued to be complicated. Confusion and competition broke out with the name ‘Foley’ when another company used this name on their pottery. This is reflected on the backstamps of early pieces, and you may find stamps stating, ‘Late Foley’. In 1965, Shelley became part of Allied English Potteries (A.E.P) and the production of Shelley ware was stopped. Sadly, all the factories were destroyed, and the only remaining legacy is the outstanding quality of the Shelley range.
Sizes: Cup 2.25-inch diameter, 3.75 wide at handle. Saucer 5.5-inch diameter
