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Item: Extremely rare Shelley China Trio, Pattern No. 11628. This gorgeous set has dainty flower garlands, geometric borders and gold gilt edges. Tea Cup is the elegant \"Queen Anne\" shape. Normally this pattern is in black & white so it\'s unusual to find this in purple & white. The Trio originally came from a Tea Set so it might have been part of a specially commissioned order for a store or private household. Alternatively it might have been produced as a sample. Whatever the reason for the colour, this is a genuine piece and will make a wonderful addition to any collection.
Currently we have many other lovely Trios for sale so please visit our listings.
Circa: 1920s - 1930s. Pattern was introduced in 1926 for export to Canada. We used \"Shelley Tea Ware Patterns\" by Sheryl Burdess to date item. All pieces have the same Backstamp. Plate and Saucer have 11628/YE on base. Cup has F 11628/7 on base. (Backstamps are same type as image further below.)
Condition: All pieces very good for age with no apparent damage or crazing and gold gilt is intact. Colours haven\'t faded but some of the pattern doesn\'t look crisp. This is a result of production process and not fading.
** Our items are second-hand and some will have faint utensil marks or slight production marks. We only mention these when they are more noticeable.** We take extra care with our photos to ensure the image is as close as possible to the actual item. This can be very time consuming therefore we don\'t usually take photos of bases unless we need to show damage.
**Our full \"Condition Policy\" can be seen further down the page.
Dimensions: Tea Cup -6cm high & 8cm diam. Saucer - 13.2cm across centre. Plate - 14cm across centre. Weight 312grams.
Postage/Pick-Up: All relevant information is further down the page under \"Shipping\" and includes Pick-Up details. We do combine postage so if you win more than one sale please wait before paying so we can send you an invoice with combined postage cost. The Postage Calculator is linked to Australia Post and is calculated on packed weight. If you\'re not sure how to use Calculator there are instructions under \"Shipping\". Unfortunately, free postage isn\'t an option for sale items. The uncertainty of final price and varying shipping rates make it difficult to absorb postage costs. We don\'t profit from postage but as we\'re not a large enterprise a small fee of AUD $1.50 is included to help cover cost for your box and packing materials. Your assistance and attention is appreciated.
Manufacturer Background: The original potteries built in 1860 by Henry Wileman were named Foley China Works. The first Shelley to join the company was J.B. Shelley, who started work as a travelling salesperson in 1862. In 1872, J.F. Wileman and J.B. Shelley went into partnership to form Wileman & Co. In 1881 Percy Shelley also joined the company. His three sons, Norman, Jack and Bob, joined the business in 1918. Bob\'s two sons, Alan and Donald, joined the company in 1946.
The trade name used by Wileman & Co. was Foley China. From 1890 to 1910 the name Foley, or Foley China, was used in conjunction with the name Wileman & Co. In 1910 the trade name was changed to Shelley, but between 1910 and 1916 the words Late Foley were still being included in the backstamps. This caused confusion because a number of other companies were also using the name Foley, as this was an area that had a lot of potteries. From 1912 the name Foley was dropped from the backstamps and only Shelley was used. The company name was changed to Shelley in 1925. In 1966, Shelley China Ltd. came to an end when it was taken over by Allied English Potteries.
Reference: A lot of our historical information comes from the book \"A Handbook of British Pottery Manufacturers 1900-2010\" by Australian author Michael Perry. It\'s an excellent reference book for collectors and concentrates mostly on historical background rather than backstamps. Features hundreds of British potteries, including the well known and the lesser known. One of the best books we\'ve ever come across about British china ware, porcelain, pottery etc. For further information or to purchase book visit Michael\'s website you for viewing our listing. Before placing a offer please scroll down the page for all ourPayment, Shipping, Condition & Returnpolicies. This will help avoid any misunderstandings. We pack items carefully and securely but occasionally mishaps can occur during transit that are not our fault. Please do not offer or buy unless you are prepared to take the risk that postal services might cause loss or damage.
¨ Method- Paypal accepted both local and international. Bank deposit available Australia only. Contact us for account details. Payment on pick-up accepted.¨ Due- Payment due within 5 days unless other arrangements are made.¨Multiple Items- We combine postage so please request or wait for an invoice before paying for multiple items.
¨ Local Service- Australia Post Standard Parcel Service - has tracking.¨ International Service- Items sent via Australia Post Airmail. Under 2kg sent Pack & Track International. This service is not availabe for over 2kg so heavier items are sent Express Post International. Both have tracking. For some countries a cheaper option is Sea Mail but delivery can take 2-3 months and there is no tracking. If you\'d like a quote for Sea Mail please contact us. We don\'t recommend Sea Mail for valuable items. ¨Combined Postage- We do combine postage for multiple items. If you win more than one sale please wait before paying so we can send you an invoice with combined postage cost.¨Pick-Up- Available at Eschol Park near Campbelltown. Pick-Up time to be arranged. Delivery is occasionally possible if location is convenient for Seller. ¨Postage Calculator Instructions- Click the \"Postage and Payments\" tab further up the page just under the item\'s photo on the left hand side. Australian Buyers enter your postcode in the postcode box for rates. International Buyers enter your country for rates. AUD $1.50 is included in rates to help cover cost for your box and packing materials. Thank you.¨ Overpaid Postage- If cost of postage/packing isless than you paidwe issue a refund for the difference. Please contact us if we forget to do so.¨ Loss,Damage & Insurance- Every effort is made to pack items securely and address correctly. Insurance is no longer included and costs extra. If you want insurance please contact us for a quote based on Australia Post rates. If it appears damage has been caused by Austalia Post you must take item and package to your local Post Office as soon as possible. A delay could rule out an agreeable outcome. If loss or damage is proved to be our fault we willarrange areturn/refund or other suitable compensation.. ¨ International Buyer Requirements - Any international taxes or custom duties are the responsibility of the Buyer. Some countries might have restrictions placed on certain items so please check before offerding or buying.
CONDITION POLICY
¨ Imperfections - The decorative wares we sell are not brand new. We make every effort to list any damage or defects under \"Condition\". From time to time we might miss something unintentionally. If this is the case please contact us so we can rectify the situation. ¨Production Flaws - Less likelihood in modern pieces. However, in antique and vintage pieces the older manufacture processes can sometimes cause imperfections such as small firing marks and/or design faults. Signs of aging and use can also be apparent. When imperfections are significant we mention under\"Condition\". We don\'t normally mention slight, barely noticeable production flaws as they\'re usually accepted as part of the manufacture.¨ Age - Weresearch and date items to the best of our ability.Our interest in their history is genuine so if you believe we are incorrect about anything please let us know.RETURN POLICY¨Returns Accepted- When it has been agreed the item isn\'t as described or there is damage we overlooked or damage caused by lack of suitable packing.¨Returns Not Accepted- When damage is caused by postal/shipping services. However financial compensation is available. See details under \"Shipping\".¨ Sending Item Back- The Buyer should return item within a reasonable time frame and not dispose of, lose, destroy or cause further damage to the item.¨ Return Postage- Cost of return postage to be negotiated between Buyer and Seller. Goods must be packed securely and sent via Registered Post.¨Refund- Our items are mostly second hand and don\'t have replacements. Therefore, a return will usually result in a refund which will be issued as soon as the item has arrived safely back to us.
¨What We Sell - The goods we usually offer are either vintage, antique or in good used condition. Our range includes bone china, ceramics, porcelain, pottery, glass and occasionally other items of interest. Pleasevisitour listings to see what we have available.
¨ Queries- If you have any queries please don\'t hesitate to contact us via messages and we will endeavour to reply as soon as possible.
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