Wileman & Company was formed in 1872, using the name The Foley China.
In 1910, the Shelley's (Joseph & Percy) joined Wileman's and from 1910 onwards all of their products were backstamped as Shelley
The factory was located in Staffordshire
Shelley Fine China
Made in England
Sweet Dish
Circa 1910 - 1925 (identified by the backstamp)
Creme tones above, off white underneath
Scalloped/folded sides and top edges in a typical Shelley style of the day, very delicate and dainty
This chinaware is similar to bone china, translucent (hold it up to the sunlight and you can easily see through it)
It looks very similar to Belleek (Ireland) fine chinaware that we also have HERE
Measures: 130mm diameter x 25mm high
Scalloped edges
NO crazing
NO cracks/chips
Backstamp (pale green) reads:
SHELLEY
CHINA
(within a shield shape)
ENGLAND
