This page shows many of the known backstamps which were used by the Wileman family potteries, Wileman & Company and the Shelley potteries. The main exceptions being those used by James F. Wileman for named patterns each with a specific backstamp. James F. Wileman was responsible for both China and Earthenware Factories between 1864 and 1884.

There are other marks that you may find on the bottom of Shelley and Wileman china and earthenware, some of which are outlined here.

Second ware - Pieces marked with a number two in a circle are second ware pieces. These items were thought not to be up to Shelley's high standard and were then decorated with a second ware pattern.

Paintresses marks - Various dots and squiggles were used to identify the paintress of a particular piece. These marks were used to calculate the wages of individual paintresses who were paid on a piece work basis.