(Updated 18/01/21)
Items of particular interest which have changed hands in recent sales:
Wileman Foley Cabaret Set
Another EBay lot captured our attention (and several other enthusiasts) this week - a Wileman Alexandra cabaret set. The elaborate description read - "The beautiful gold prunus design has been skillfully hand done. The great texture to this pattern was achieved by hand applying of raised paste under the burnished gold. Many techniques will have been used to decorate this stunning set." Despite some minor damage and staining, eleven bidders placed forty six bids between them in order to secure the set. The final bid reached £1090.00.
UPDATE: No payment was received by the seller and the set was relisted, realising this time a high bid of £870.00. (18/01/21)
(11/01/21)
Shelley Dainty Cup and Saucer - Gold on White
This very unusual colourway for Dainty appeared on Ebay.com over the Christmas period. A standard size Dainty cup and saucer with similar pattern to Dainty Blue/Green/Pink etc. but in Gold. Described as in mint condition, no chips, cracks, crazing or repairs. Purchased by the seller from an estate as part of a Shelley collection and listed on Ebay on Christmas Eve with a starting price of US$299.00 (£220.35), the item received no bids until the final minutes of the auction on New Years Eve. Three bidders competed with the final bid reaching US$787.77 (£580.45).
(31/12/20)
Wileman Intarsio 'Anemones' Tile No. 3271
Just sold on Ebay this week,
this exceedingly rare Wileman Intarsio tile in the 'Anemones' pattern No. 3271. Measuring 6" x 6" with flowers coloured in blues with orange centres growing up through green leaves on a brown base with a yellow background, the condition was stated as excellent aprt from a few nibbles along the edges. A single bidder offered the opening listing price of US$ 695 to secure this very scarce item.
(21/12/20)
Wileman Foley 'Pastello' 8.5" Vase
This splendid vase appeared on Ebay just in time for Christmas. Listed as a 'Buy it Now' item, it was described as "A fabulous and rare Wileman Pastello vase measuring 8 1/2 inches in height depicting a cottage with a smoking chimney. Marked with the Wileman, Intarsio backstamp, the pattern number and the shape number. In good vintage condition with no damage and no restoration. A stunning vase in one of the rarer patterns which is not very often seen." The price? - £475.00 - a wonderful Christmas present for someone.
(19/12/20)
Wileman Foley 'Empire' Teapot Pattern No.6888
This piece was hotly contested when it appeared on Ebay this week. The description read - "Wileman Foley teapot in the Empire shape, pattern 6888 Imari Japan..this really is a clean teapot. Great condition. It has the Foley China Wileman mark to the base and the pattern number 6888 - Japan pattern. The size of the tea pot is approx 5.5 ins to the top of handle on the lid. 9 ins wide at the top. A stunning early Wileman pot which will date to c.1895." Six bidders placed a grand total of sixty two bids in an attempt to secure this piece, which finally attracted a winning bid of £820.00.
(14/12/20)
Shelley Mabel Lucy Attwell figurine 'Patricia' LA9 c.1930
This rare figure of a little girl sold on Ebay this week. The item desctription read -"This figure of a little girl wearing a bonnet and holding a bag and parasol, in the pink & green colourway, is in beautiful condition; no chips, cracks or restoration. She is very well painted, the detail is amazing and the colours are still fresh and bright. It is very hard to find one of these figures in such condition. The figure has the Shelley backstamp underneath the base, and is signed Mabel Lucie Attwell next to her left shoe. Height: 17cm; Diameter: 7cm. The piece was listed on a 'Buy it now' basis with a price of £1450, but an unknown 'best offer' was accepted.
(04/12/20)
Foley Wileman China Planter 'Lady Shelley' c.1894 - 1910
Another unusual item appeared on Ebay this week. The description read, "Rare antique Foley Wileman china planter 'Lady Shelley'
c.1894-1910. This porcelain white china planter is in a triangular shape and on the three top corners is an elegant lady's head with sweeping hair. It is stamped to the base 'The Foley China' in green which dates this piece to Wileman 1894-1910 and it has a registered number, Rd. 150035. One lady has had a knock to her nose. There is a firing crack which has travelled down down about 1" on one side. Another side has a hairline crack. The internal base has a star crack and brown stain to one corner. Approximate sizes - height 3 ⅞” diameter 5 ½” and weight 320g. Despite the damage two bidders were attracted to this piece which sold for £138.99.
(23/11/20)
Shelley Lucy Dawson 'Dog Studies' Plaque
This lovely plaque depicting a pair of dogs - best of friends sat next to each other, sold on Ebay this week. Hand painted by Lucy Dawson from her 'Dogs Studies' range, it measures 94mm long by 64mm. high. Unfortunately the small stand on the back has broken off and the plaque is no longer self supporting. Perfect picture, beautiful dogs, bright and vibrant and signed by Lucy Dawson. On the back is the usual Shelley backstamp along with the text 'Dog Studies by Lucy Dawson'. This piece attracted six bidders who placed seventeen bids between them, the final bid reaching £260.52.
(22/11/20)
Shelley "Imperial Crown" Faience pattern No 7666 earthenware teapot. C.1910.
Shelley Tray, "Take Courage, LONDON STOUT"
This 'Buy it Now' piece featured on Ebay this week. Described by the seller as "A most unusual Shelley (ash) Tray. It has never been used. It has three Highland men all in Scottish kilts, drinking, I should imagine, London Stout. It is in an ivory background with gilded rim and letters and the men all in sepia black colour. It has the Shelley backstamp and number7799.
The tray is 12 cm X 10 cm. In Excellent condition, no chips cracks or micro-crazing". The sale price - £155.00.
(23/09/20)
Shelley Vogue shape "Solid Ground" pattern 11754/4 trio
This stunning Vogue trio recently sold on Ebay. Described as "Shelley Vogue shape "Solid Ground" pattern 11754/4, tea cup trio. Jade green ground, gold inside cup, white base with gold handle and trim. Pattern dates to 1930. Good condition, no damage". Offered as a 'Buy it now' lot this piece was snapped up quickly for its asking price of £650.00 .
(17/09/20)
Shelley Small Figure of Pixie Watering Flowers
Another item from
Potteries Auctions below is this Mabel Lucy Attwell figure (LA 17). One of the less commonly found, this piece was estimated at £60.00 - £120.00 but rapidly exceeded expectations with the hammer falling at £260.00 .
(12/09/20)
Shelley Tulip handled lemon and blue Art Deco tea set
This rare tulip handled tea set attracted much interest when it came under the hammer at the Potteriers Auction at Silverdale on 12 September. Yhe catalogue description read "
Pattern 12109/8, six cups (2 noted with hairline cracks), five saucers, five side plates and a sandwich plate". Estimated at £850.00 - £1700.00 the final hammer price came down at £1350.00.
(12/09/20)
Wileman Intarsio Egyptian Women 3008
This Intarsio urn appeared on Ebay last week and caught the eye of just 3 collectors. It was described as follows: "Up for auction is this lovely and rare piece of Intarsio. It is numbered 3008 and is 7" in height. There are two handles and a total of four Egyptian Women decorated in colours amongst tall yellow flowers. This piece is in excellent condition with no issues. I have had this piece in my collection for many years and do not recall seeing another....."
The starting price was $650.00 and with just 3 bids being placed the piece sold for $705.00 (£534.00)
(07/09/20)
Wileman Cabaret Set For Two - Dolly Varden Pattern 3750 - Demitasse
This cabaret set would normally include four cups and saucers but was clearly listed as only having two when it was
listed on Ebay recently. Comprising tray, teapot, milk jug and sugar basin in addition to the cups and saucers, it was listed with a starting price of AU $597.00 (£328.00). Described as having no damage but fine crazing to the tray, with some age related loss of gilding and two small areas of staining, it attracted the interest of thirty six watchers. Ultimately it sold for AU $1380.00 (£757.00) with six bidders placing a total of twenty eight bids between them.
(20/08/20)
Shelley Model of a Hornbill - Rd.645774
This interesting model bird appeared in Killens Mendip Auction Rooms Antiques and Collectable Sale on 15 August. The auctioneer's description read, "A Shelley model of a Hornbill, printed brown marks, Rd,645774, modelled perched on a tree-stump, 6cm high". With an opening bid of £35.00, the piece rose quickly to it's hammer price of 65.00 (pluse fees) just within the auctioneer's estimate of £60.00 - 80.00.
(15/08/20)
Shelley Late Foley Blue Storks 8194 Pattern Trio c.1914 Ref.5668
This stunning Bute shaped trio appeared as a "Buy it now" listing on Ebay this week. Described by the seller as "...one of the rarest patterns made, in excellent undamaged condition. Gilding is perfect - in superb condition. Looks unused. Comprising tea cup and saucer with 6⅞" side plate. The cup measures 2⅜" tall x 3½" wide and the saucer 5⅞" diameter. Absolutely stunning!". Not surprisingly this item sold within minutes of it's listing for the asking price of £275.00
(31/07/20)
Three Queen Anne Art Deco Cups and Saucers
These three Queen Anne duos with gilded panels, attracted considerable interests when listed on Ebay this week. Simply described as "3 Fine Art Deco Bone China Shelley England Porcelain Cup & Saucer.
Marked to the bases. 14,5 cm. diameter the saucer.
The cup is 6.4 cm. high and 8.7 cm. diameter.
All in fine condition". Twenty eight bidders placed fifty six bids in total, the final sale price reaching $765.99 (£617.45)
(23/06/20)
Wileman Covered Sardine Box/Dish - Shell Pattern c.1890
Not the most expensive item noted this week but certainly an interesting one. The item description read - "this very unusual Wileman/Shelley porcelain sardine box dates from around 1890. This is a most attractive piece formed in a shell pattern with a fish handle. The box measures 6 1/8 inches long, 3 1/2 inches high and 5 1/4 inches wide. Overall it is in good antique condition". Sold on Ebay it appealed to six bidders who between them placed twelve bids.The final winning bid was £170.00
(09/06/20)
Shelley Vogue Blue Deco Flower 11841 Tea trio
This trio sold on Ebay recently as a 'Buy it Now' item. The description read "
What a great Vogue Blue Deco Flower 11841 Tea trio, rarely if ever seen, from around 1931. Smaller of the two sizes of side plates at 14cm. Ping is good, colours are good, few typical factory very minor marks – this is a really nice trio, very little wear and no crazing, very slight tilt of the cup, as you sometimes get from factory. This is Shelley at its best." The asking price - AU $2250 (£1238.47) - WOW!
(01/06/20)
A Rare Shelley Art Deco "Blue Iris" 11578 Queen Anne Shape Tea Trio. C1927.
This beautiful trio created a lot of interest when it appeared on Ebay recently. The description read "
A rare Shelley Art Deco "Blue Iris" 11578 Queen Anne shape tea trio C.1927. Pattern number 11578 Blue Iris: Irises with green leaves on small panels. Stylised flowers with white dots on large panels. Dots and circles on panel joins. Pink coloured ground on large panels. White ground on smaller panels. Gold edges. Entered in pattern book during or after 1927. The shape of this trio is the Queen Anne shape which was first introduced in 1926. The back stamp is the 1925-40 green cartouche mark.
Dimensions: tea cup base 39mm (1.5 inches) / distance across top of cup 78mm (3.1 inches) / height of cup 62mm (2.5 inches) / saucer 133mm (5.25 inches) / side plate 140mm (5.5 inches).Condition: All 3 pieces are in very good clean condition with no chips or cracks. Just the odd small white mark on the pink ground otherwise paintwork is in good order with no fading to the pattern. One or two small faint light craze lines to underside of saucer and plate. All 3 pieces have a good true sound to them to them when lightly tapped.44 bids were placed with the final winning bid reaching £620.00 .
(29/05/20)
Shelley Blue Cloisonne Tapered Lamp
This stunning blue Cloisonne lamp was quickly snapped up when it appeared on Ebay. Described as "a beatiful Shelley Art Nouveau Blue Cloisonne Chintz Lamp 17.75" tall,10" at it's widest point and 30" to the top of the harp. There are no chips, crazing or repairs. This was a vase converted into a lamp at some time...". The full 'Buy it Now' price of $275 (£226.80) was paid by the purchaser.
(17/05/20)
Shelley Art Deco Vogue Sunray Twin Handled Lidded Tureen
The Vogue Art Deco patterns have always captured attention and this stylish Queen Anne tureen was no exception when it appeared on Ebay. The description referred to it as "Gainsborough -
13cm high x 30.5 cm x 26.5cm twin handled lidded soup tureen in remarkable condition with no chips , cracks or restoration, all ring. And in the stunning & vibrant in its seldom seen Sunray design dating from 1930's." Seven bidders fought over this piece with the winning bid of £361.00 being placed just three seconds before the end of the auction.
(07/05/20)
Shelley Rock Garden Teapot 13359
Another 'Buy it Now' item - this 'Rock Garden' patterned teapot was sold on Ebay last week. Described as 'A rare (have we heard that term before?) Shelley teapot , fine English porcelain, beautiful 'Rock Garden' pattern No. 13359. Size: Capacity - 1.25 pints, Length - 21.25cm, Height - 14.5 cm. Very good condition. Very small chip on the spout'. The purchaser paid the full listing price of £299.99.
(26/04/20)
Shelley China Watson’s Whisky Decanter - King George V & Rt Hon H. H. Asquith.
This was made by Shelley China for J Watson and Co Dundee amd appeared on Ebay as a 'Buy it Now' listing. It has the back stamp for that including the pattern number but not the Shelley stamp. This is a well known Shelley piece. Condition is described as 'great for age with just a small crack on the interior part of the stopper which sits in the cork. The cork is tight in the decanter and the stopper comes out fine, but the cork could be replaced. No other damage or restoration, some clean crazing'. The price - £245.00.
(23/04/20)
Shelley Art Deco Rare Vogue 'Sunway' on Regent Shape Trio
Gazelles Art Deco Ltd listed this unusual combination on Ebay last week. Described as "a very rare Shelley Art Deco Regent shape tea trio with the stunning Vogue 'Sunray' design also very rare in green and yellow. Pattern No. 12123. Perfect condition. Plate 14cm sq. Cup 7cm h". Bidding was brisk - starting at £0.99 the price had reached £ 188.99 at the end of the first day. In all, 6 bidders fought for this set placing 24 bids between them, the final winning bid reaching £601.00 in the last few minutes of the auction.
Mabel Lucie Attwell - Mushroom Village LA34
This scarce piece by Shelley was never put into full production and the last time such a piece was seen by us was over 20 years ago. So when it appeared on Ebay at the end of March it attracted much interest. The piece measured 9.5cm x 4.5 cm wide x 7cm high. Thirteen bidders placed sixteen bids in all with the winning bid reaching £750.00. Not bad for such a small piece compared with the Slater vases below.
(27/03/20)
More Slater Vases
Most people would be happy to own either of these vases but to have both plus the three below sold in
Maxwells Antiques Auction below is just too much of a good thing. The first of these
described as "Walter Slater for Shelley, a large tapering lustre vase decorated with exotic birds and flowers in polychrome and gilt against a deep blue ground, height 38cm, sold for £660.00. The second, described as "Walter Slater for Shelley, a large tapering lustre vase decorated with peacocks in green and gilt against a mottled blue / green ground, height 38cm, achieved slightly more at £680.00.
(19/02/20)
Shelley Girl Advertising Figure
It has been a while since we last noted the sale of a Shelley girl so the appearance of one in Lockdales, Ipswich - Fine Sale was eagerly awaited. This piece was in the preferred 'paisley design' and some damage was noted. Although the hammer price of £1450 (plus fees) well exceeded the low estimate of £400 - 600, it fell short of the figure we have come to expect from these pieces. The winning bidder must feel they have a bargain!
(20/02/20)
Unusual Wileman Foley Tea Cup & Saucer Pattern No.7035
A recent Ebay listing featured this incredibly striking and unusual antique Wileman/Foley tea cup and saucer. Dating to c.1890. Decorated with sinuous flowers a really rich blue ground, lovely deep clear colours to the enamels - pattern no. 7035.
The saucer is 14.3 cm and the cup is 8.7 cm in diameter. No damage or crazing to either piece. Fifteen bidders placed a total of twenty two bids, the winning bidder securing the item for £280.00.
(02/02/20)
Queen Anne Cup & Saucer - Unknown Pattern No.
Another interesting lot from Maxwells Winter Fine Arts Auction (see below) is this stunning Queen Anne duo in black and gold.
It was part of a larger tray of mixed items which sold for £250.00 plus commission and fees.
(22/01/20)
Walter Slater Lustreware - Vases and Ginger Jar
These three items separately went under the hammer at Maxwells Winter Fine Arts and Antiques Auction, Stockport on 22 January 2020. The lustre ginger jar with spiders webs and prunus blossom 23cm high but with a broken and glued lid realised £380.00 plus commission and fees.The lidded lustre vase 33 cm high decorated with carp against a shaded turquoise background and the open vase of tapering form 39cm high decorated with trailing flowers and leaves against a shaded turquoise blue background, each realised £480.00 plus commission and fees.
(22/01/20)
Antique Wileman 'Dolly Varden' Pink Plate c.1886 Rd.92158
This rare c.1886 pink Shelley and Wileman Bone China
Dolly Varden plate has just sold on Ebay. Originally listed for a 'Buy it Now' price of £399.00 the seller accepted a lower offer (unknown). The description read "
It has Rd number RD92158 to reverse.
Measures approx. 22cm x 27cm.
Good vintage condition, has wire still attached to hang it on the wall. No cracks or chips".
(10/01/20)
Wileman Invoice dated 1912
Described simply as a "Wileman & Co. original invoice Foley China Works Longton 1912" this item attracted the interest of six bidders when it appeared on Ebay. Listed with a starting price of just £1.99 this item looked set to sell for £25.00 but two late bids pushed the final sale price to £59.25. A nice item to start the New Year for someone's collection.
(01/01/20)
Wileman Faience Letter Rack - Golfing Theme
Sold at Bamford's Design auction on 17 October was this large china figure group by Mabel Lucie Attwell. The piece entitled 'Our Pets' showed two young children, one holding a doll, watching two rabbits, was 21cm high and carried the usual factory backstamp and facsimle signature. The final hammer price was £500.00 (+25% buyers premium) which was at the lower end of the estimated sale price range.
(17/10/18)
Wileman Faience Grotesque Pottery 'Dog of Foo'
Another rarity which excited three bidders on Ebay this week - a Faience Groteque 'Dog of Foo' designed by Frederick Rhead. Measuring 15 x 8 cm.
it did have some damage being chipped to the tail with some surface wear and a glaze chip to the ball but this did not deter the bidders who competed with each other to raise the final bid to £1020.05
(17/10/18)
Shelley Art Deco "Lucy Dawson Dog Studies" Lamp Base c.1936
This rare Shelley Art Deco lamp base in the Mercury shape has just sold on Ebay. Lucy Dawson was a 20C dog illustrator whose illustrations completely focus on the dog with an absence of background. Rarely do her pieces come up for auction. This piece was described as being in very good and clean condition with no chips cracks or crazing, the paintwork all in good order with no fading to the pattern. Five bidders placed a total of nineteen bids - the winner securing with a final bid of £255.00
(06/10/18)
Wileman Intarsio Miniature Longcase Clock
Halls Fine Art Auctioneers - Shrewsbury featured this clock in their sale on 26 September 2018. Described in the catalogue as' ..circa 1900 Art Nouveau style designed by Frederick Rhead, decorated with a woman blowing dandelions, the script reads "Prithy, What's O'Clock", printed factory marks in black and the numbers '3116' alongside Registration Number, 33.5cm high.' The the piece sold at mid-estimate for £420.00 + commission.
(26/09/18)
Wileman Faience 'Old Chelsea' Lidded Vase
This pretty
Wileman two handled vase is decorated in the 'Old Chelsea' design. It attracted three bidders (including one who alone placed twelve of the fourteen bids to secure this piece) when it appeared on Ebay last week. The vase measured 5.5" high x 7" wide and stated to be in generally good condition with gilding and colours very bright and strong. It was noted however, there was a chip to the underside of the lid and a crack across the top of one of the handles. The winning bid - £66.00
(15/09/18) .
James F Wileman C1885 Aesthetic Oversize 1 Pint+ Cup & Saucer
This rare huge oversize 1.25 pint cup and saucer measuring 5" diameter cup x 4" tall, saucer 8.5" diameter has just sold on Ebay. Known as the 'Mammouth' it is fully marked with the JFW "SEASONS" backstamp (pre Shelley 1869-92) and is in a delightful Aesthetic movement pattern dating it to C1885. Beautiful rare item but also noteworthy for the price it realised - just £1.99! (plus postage £6.75)
(13/9/18)
Foley Wileman Jardiniere
Another Ebay auction this week involved this rare jardiniere decorated with the Moonlight pattern
in shades of orange and brown. Measuring 3.5" in height and 5" square it was stated to be in 'good condition with no chips, cracks, or restoration - just a little wear to the inside paint and a small scratch to one side. Colours are strong and clear'. There were only two bidders for this piece with the winning bid being £30.99. A small sun for such a lovely item.
(05/09/18)
Floral Chintz Black/Gold Shelley Ripon Cup and Saucer
This splendid duo came up for sale on Ebay this week. Ripon is one of Shelley's most popular blanks and this set is in a much desired beautiful black background chintz pattern number14196. Twelve bidders placed a total of thirty one bids between them with the winning bidder securing the duo with a final bid of $482.88 (£372.69).
(5/09/18)
Foley Hand Painted Plates by F Micklewright
These hand painted plates by F Micklewright were listed in a sale by David Duggleby Auctioneers, Scarborough earlier this year. The set consisted of 3 plates depicting a fish, a woodcock and a quail. The fish plate was un-marked but not thought to be a Wileman piece due to the thickness of the china however the other two plates were Wileman backstamped. The set realised a sum of £120 + fees - £149.52 in total - a very reasonable price for Micklewright pieces.
(29/08/18)
Wileman / Foley Royal Trio
This trio has just sold on Ebay. Described as "a superb tea trio consisting of plate, saucer and cup in the Wileman Foley (early Shelley) Ribbons & Bows pattern, Royal Shape. The decoration shows a hand painted floral garland with raised, almost enamelled, turquoise ribbons and bows. The tea plate is 17.75cms across, the saucer 9.75cms and the cup is 5.5cms high, with a diameter of 9.75 cms.The trio is in perfect condition with no wear to the decoration, whilst the gilding to the edges is almost pristine. The plate and saucer shows the green mark showing " THE FOLEY CHINA" over a crown above the "C W" initials over "ENGLAND", plus the design no. "9656". The tea cup shows the design no. "9656" only. The trio attracted 12 bidders placing 20 bids between them, the winning bid reaching £223.00.
(20/08/18)
Collection of Shelley Chintz
A collection of Shelley Chintz cups and saucers in various designs including Marguerite, Countryside, Rock Garden, Melody etc came up for sale in the Potteries Auction on 14/7. Items included three Ripon cups and saucers, three Oleander cups and saucers and an Oleader cup mis-matched with a Ripon saucer. The auctioneers estimate was £60 - £120 but active bidding pushed the final hammer price to £800.00 +fees.
(14/07/18)
Wileman 3 Sided Clock - Carpe Diem
Shelley Maytime Part Tea Service - Circa 1930's - 40's.
This Shelley Maytime chintz pattern part service came up for sale in the Potteries Auction on 14 July. Comprising tea pot & lid with stand, water jug & lid, milk jug, small sauce boat (small chip to rim) & saucer, small oval platter 25cm, large circular platter 35.5cm. with some pieces bearing original black labels. The original estimate of £70-140 was well exceeded on the day with a final hammer price of £280.00 + fees.
(14/07/18)
Wileman Pastello Vase
This Wileman vase meassuring 5.5" in height has just sold on Ebay this week. In the Pastello pattern and marked 472 and 3548 on the base this piece was not without damage - a hairline crack to the body and a small chip on the base. Despite this the item interested four bidders who placed a toal of six bids between them. The winning bid was £421.00.
(23/06/18)
Shelley Dainty Roses Tea for Two Set
This pretty Tea for Two set attracted a lot of interest when it was listed on Ebay recently. In Rose pattern the set comprised teapot, milk jug, underplate, two cups and saucers. The set captiured the attention of 55 people who watched the progress of the auction placing 37 bids between them. The set was finally secured by a winning bid of US$932.00 (£691.86) - a remarkable sum!
(07/06/18)
Shelley Floral Handled Dainty Cup and Saucer X 2
Once again these floral handled variants of Dainty have hit the sweet spot with collectors. In two separate auctions on Ebay
these two duos in rare and unusual colourways have pushed the prices ceiling higher for such pieces. The pink variant received 27 bids from 15 bidders the winning bid achieving a sale price of US$ 685.00 (£505.68). The blue piece was similarly contested receiving 25 bids from 14 bidders and a slightly lower sale price of US$668.99 (£493.13).
(12/05/2018)
Shelley Dainty White Chocolate Pot
Just sold on Ebay this rare Dainty White Chocolate Pot attracted 5 bidders anxious to acquire this piece. No detailed description given but photos show some crazing around the inner flange on top of the pot and some staining/hairline?
around the base on the inside. Generally in very good condition. 2 late bids just before the end of the auction forced the winning bid up to £206.97
(20/04/18)
Foley Wileman Imari Teaset (A/F)
This stunning Wileman Imari tea set comprising teapot, milk jug, sugar bowl and 4 cups and saucers sold on Ebay recently. Generally in excellent condition with only minor wear to the pattern ond gilding on the milk jug but sadly the teapot suffered from a crack on top with a small slither missing and also a base crack with slight ingress to the side. Despite this 9 bidders placed 20 bids between them and the set was secured by a winning bid of £237.00
(19/04/18)
Shelley Girl Advertising Figure
Lyon and Turnbull (Edinburgh) featured this Shelley girl advertising figure in their
'Decorative Arts: Design since 1860' auction on 11 April 2018. Described as a 'Shelley Girl Advertising Figure, Circa 1925, modelled as an elegant figure in a blue dress, green Shelley backstamp to underside, 31cm high'. After a promising initial surge, bidding slowed and the item struggled to reach it's final bid of £850.00 + fees.
(11/04/18)
Shelley Vogue trio in Chevrons Design
Sold this week on Ebay this stunning Vogue shaped Shelley trio decorated in the Chevrons design.
35 People watched this item with 9 of them placing a total of 22 bids. The trio was secured by a
final bid of £641.00
(03/04/18)
Shelley Art Deco Flower Handle
Teacup and Saucer
This vibrant coloured
Queen Anne cup and saucer was recently listed on Ebay. Simply described as 'in excellent condition, no chips crazing or cracks, nice ping'. Backstamped F 2194, Shelley England,
Rd. 723404.
61 people were watching the progress of this auction which received a total of 22 bids from 16 different bidders. The winning bid secured this beautiful duo for $566.00 (£403.82)
(30/03/18)
King George IV Shelley Musical Whisky Jug
On sale from Australia on Ebay was this musical whisky jug. The seller described it as
"a rare Shelley Musical Whisky Jug advertising King George IV whisky. The jug stands 18cm tall and is in stunning working condition".
The winning bidder secured this item for AU$ 360 (£276.14) against competition form 10 other bidders who between them placed 22 bids.
(29/03/18)
Shelley Miniature Cup and Saucer
This miniature cup & saucer by Shelley in the Dainty Green pattern with green trim sold recently. In very good condition. No chips, cracks, crazing. Some light scratches to backside of saucer. Saucer measures 3" in diameter. Cup 1 3/8" high, 1 3/4" diameter at top opening.
14 bidders placed a total of 18 bids between them with the final winning bid
reaching a grand figure of $775.43 (£552.77)
(08/03/18)
Shelley Dainty Floral Handled Cup and Saucer
These floral handled
Dainty pieces continue to attract high prices - for the right colourway. This pink duo sold on Ebay for the princely sum of £425.37 probably the highest figure seen in recent times. Described as "Super looking Shelley Art Deco era tea cup and saucer decorated in the pink star pattern with classic Dainty form and signed on the back SHELLEY England Rd.272101... 11993...Ryrie-Birks Ltd Toronto. The cup measures 2.75" tall x 4.5" rim to handle while saucer is 5.75" wide. Set is in excellent clean sound original condition with absolutely no chips, damage loss or repairs. Pings with resonance.....Guaranteed old and authentic." What more could you want?
(01/03/18)
Shelley Mode 'Butterfly' Tea Service
Thomas Watson Auctioneers - Darlington, featured this lot in their Fine Art auction on 27 Febrary. Described as 'a rare Shelley Mode tea service in the Butterfly Wing pattern No. 11758 comprising six cups and saucers,, six tea plates, cream jug, sugar bowl and sandwich plate. A sale price of £1300.00 (+ 24% buyers premium) was realised - short of the
pre-sale estimate of £1500 - £2500.
(27/02/18)
Wileman Foley Basket of Flowers Daisy Shaped Trio
Just sold on Ebay this colourful Daisy shape trio was watched by almost 70 potential bidders. Carrying registration marks 115510 and 160786 the gilding was said to be in very good condition, minor crazing to the side plate, but although no visible trace of hairline to the cup, it lacked the customary ping. 16 bidders placed 20 bids between them, the final bid of £77.00 securing the item.
(25/02/18)
Wileman Pastello Miniature Jug - Frederick Rhead #3548
This wonderful early and rare Shelley Foley Wileman Pastello miniature Jug model # 3548 and designed by Frederick Rhead came up for sale on Ebay this week.
Decorated with a house with smoking chimney set in gardens. In good condition, no chips but beak of spout has been reglued but still displays well. Measures 4.25" tall. 11 Bidders were attracted to this item which finally achieved a sale price of £199.00
(18/02/18)
Shelley Mabel Lucie Attwell Figure 'The Curate'
This MLA figure was offered for sale in Tennants Auction in Leyburn on 26 January. Described as "A Shelley Mabel Lucie Attwell The Curate Figure, printed factory marks and THE CURATE L.A.4 Copyright 17cm. Paint nick on shoe. Firing blemishes in the black painted areas. Air bubbles. 151117." This cute figure sold for £70.00 plus commission - a very low price.
(26/01/18)
5 Items of Wileman Intarsio
These 5 items of Wileman Intarsio nos. 3543, 3336, 3028, 3020, &3023 were sold as a single lot at Chiswick Auctions on 23 January. A total sale price of £900.00 + 25% commission was achieved.
(23/01/18)
3 Items of Early Faience
No description available. These 3 early Faience items went under the hammer at Chiswick Auctions on 23 January as a single lot realising a sale price of £480.00 + 25% commission.
(23/01/18)
Shelley Dainty Floral Handled part Coffee Set
This 1930's yellow Dainty porcelain part coffee service, pattern 11993, comprising coffee pot, cream jug, sugar bowl, six cups and saucers
was sold for £1100.00 by Golding Young and Meyer in their January Antiques, Fine Art, Silver and Jewellery Auction this month. With an initial estimate of £200 - 300 this item quickly surpassed expectations.
(23/01/18)
Frederick Rhead Faience Wall Plaque
This Foley Faience wall plate by Frederick Rhead featured in Roseberys auction this week. The description read "Frederick Rhead, a Foley Faience glazed ceramic wall plate. Printed factory marks, incised 11066A Incised with a cockerel in a ladscape grazing. 30.5cm diameter. Some chips to the glaze on the edges. Some light crazing to the glaze. Some scratches and wear to the reverse." The successful bidder secured this lot for £220.00 + fees.
(23/01/18)
Foley Faience Desk Thermometer
This item, although rare, has been found previously as a desk clock. Golding Young and Mawer described it as "A
Foley Faience desk thermometer, the case modelled in the form of a sunflower, printed mark in brown to underside, 16cm high." It achieved a sale price of £260.00 in their Lincoln Collective Sale in January.
(17/01/18)
Rare Antique Foley Wileman & Co Grotesque Jug
Sold on Ebay this week is this unusual green 'Grotesque' jug. Simply described by the seller as "A rare antique Foley Wileman & Co Grotesque jug circa 1900 standing approx 15cm high. It is in good condition with no chips cracks or restoration."
Eight bidders placed a total of seventeen bids with the item finally being secured for the sum of £878.05 .
(14/01/18)
Shelley Dainty Black cup and saucer.
Continuing the 'black' theme, this cup and saucer has just sold on Ebay for $745.00 (£550.57). The seller described the duo as "a rare Shelley china dainty black cup & saucer in excellent condition. No chips or cracks. The cup measures 2 1/2" tall and the saucer measures 5 1/4" in diameter. Both the cup and saucer have the Shelley logo mark on the base. Black is a very scarce color in the dainty line." 10 bidders were attracted to this item.
(12/01/18)
(18/12/17)
Shelley 13350 HD Black set for six
Another interesting Ebay lot described as a
" 1939 Shelley luncheon set for six people - luncheon plate, side plate, cup and saucer, teapot, sugar, creamer and cake plate..28 pieces in all. Pattern No.13550 Black with green and blue painted birds on the pieces except the saucers and the side plates...bird flowers gold gree and blue hand painting. Pre owned but a cabinet piece - in very good condition/ no chips or cracks".
Just 3 bidders for this wonderful set but achieved a sale price of £734.50.
24/11/17
Jack Heron Collection
A number of items belonging to the late Jack Heron, former decorating manager at Shelley, went under the hammer
at Hawleys Auctioneers, Beverley on 19 November 2017. There are too many items to list on this page but click on this link for a selection of the more interesting lots.
(22/11/17)
Foley Intarsio Character Toby Jug
A lovely old "The Foley" Intarsio character Toby Jug modelled as a man playing the bagpipes has just sold on Ebay.
Hand painted in shades of green, brown, cream, blue, yellow and with dark pink for his cheeks and for the decoration on his hat.
Marked to base "THE FOLEY INTARSIO ENGLAND" approximately 7 inches high.Excellent condition with just light age related crazing. No chips, cracks or restoration. Sixteen bids were placed by six bidders with the final bid being £255.00
(12/11/17)
Another item which secured an unusually high price on Ebay.
This Coffee pot, described as 'a beautiful Shelley "Dainty Pink" fine bone china coffee pot & lid. Made in England. No chips or cracks. Measures 8"H and 8" across from spout to handle' sold for an impressive
$810.99 (£614.15). Fourteen separate bidders were attracted to this piece
(29/10/17)
Wileman 'Faience' Grotesque Animal
Grotesque items such as this rarely appear on Ebay. Described as an animal figure measuring five and three quarters of an inch in height, six and a half inches in length, three inches wide, in good condition with two chips to the front legs, a very small chip to the rear leg and
a tiny chip underneath the base to one leg, minor age related wear. Eight bidders contested this great item placing a total of fourteen bids between them.
The final winning bid came in at £830.50, just eight seconds before the end of the auction.
(28/10/17)
Another rare item - an Intarsio cat has appeared on Ebay recently. This cat has a blue body decorated with yellow fleur-de-lys, and green glass eyes. It is almost 10" in height. It is said to have no chips cracks or hairlines. With a starting bid of $2250 (£1703.38) three bidders placed four bids in total
with the winning bidder securing the item for $4300.05 (£3274.36)
(08/10/17)
This very unusual piece of Intarsio has just sold on Ebay. It has an ivory face of an Egyptian man with the body of a duck with three legs. Said to be in great condition with no damage it is 5 1/2" in height and 6" across. With a starting price of $950.00 (£719.21) the item attracted just one bidder who paid the starting price. A great item for someone's collection.
(02/10/17)
Shelley chintz pattern miniature Westminster shape cup & saucer C.1940+
Another Ebay auction for a miniature cup and saucer described as - "very rare with stylised flowers and foliage intermingled with trellis on an all over print. Pale green cup interior. Yellow hand painted trim and cup handle. Very unusual pattern. Diameter of cup base 16mm (0.7 inches) / diameter across top 38mm (1.5 inches) / height of cup 29mm (1.1 inches) / diameter of saucer 61mm (2.4 inches). Condition stated as excellent and clean with no chips, cracks, crazing, scratching or rubbing. There is no fading to the pattern and both pieces have an excellent true sound to them when lightly tapped". Nine bidders placed a total of 21 bids with the winning bid being £238.00
(20/09/17)
Shelley Oleander Teacup and Saucer
This single Oleander cup and saucer in pink Maytime Chintz pattern No 13416 / 59 has just been sold on Ebay for $405.00 (£306.86) plus postage £52.75 (£39.97). The item was stated as "in excellent condition, no chips, cracks or other damage". In all 39 bids were placed from 12 separate bidders
(10/09/17)
Shelley Mabel Lucie Attwell "The Bridegroom" LA6 figurine. C.1937.
On Ebay this week - an original rare hand painted Shelley Mabel Lucie Attwell "The Bridegroom" LA6 figurine. C.1937. Designed by the famous children's illustrator Mabel Lucie Attwell and signed on the base of the figure. This version of the bridegroom is the more desirable earlier pre-war version. This one is a "1st" quality unlike some of the 2nds which sometimes appear. Dimensions: Height 158mm (6.25 inches).
Excellent and clean with no chips, cracks, crazing, scratches or restoration.
6 bidders placed a total of 16 bids - the winning bid securing the item for £384.00
(26/08/17)
Antique Wileman - Shelley Tea For Two, Alexandra Shape. C.1886
(19/08/17)
This fine caricature teapot has just sold on Ebay. Described as 'a lovely Wileman Foley Intarsio novelty teapot depicting the great welsh politician & prime minister Lloyd George. Rd No 363131 & Pattern no 3592 to lid, no backstamp on base. Approx 4 3/4 " high.Very good condition - Overall fine crazing, no chips, cracks or restoration'. Only one bidder who secured this item in the closing minutes of the auction, for the opening figure of £295.00
09/08/17
Shelley Princess Shape Tea Set - Poppy Pattern
A Princess shaped tea-set with teapot, pattern number 12226 came up for auction at Boldon Auctions, Tyne & Wear today. It had an estimate of £200 - £400, and sold for the remarkable sum of £3,500. Whilst the Princess shape is unusual, a bid of this magnitude is usually anticipated for example with a similar Vogue set.
(26/07/17)
Shelley Floral Handled Dainty Trio c1932
An unusual pattern 11995 in the floral handled Dainty series this blue and pink floral handled trio
with pale blue and graduated wash attracted 13 bids from 5 separate bidders on Ebay with a final bid of £321.11 securing the purchase.
The Pattern Books show this pattern recorded as introduced in 1932 and consistent with this the trio has the 'Shelley England' backstamp. The item was said to be in "excellent condition, each piece ringing clearly and thus confirming the presence of no hidden hairlines; certainly no chips or cracks nor any scratching, fading, rubbing, crazing, discolouration, etc., and no restoration."
(19/06/2017)
Shelley Vogue Coffee Pot - Yellow Chevron Pattern No.11776/31
This Shelley Vogue coffee pot sold on the second time around on Ebay. Originally (inadvertantly) described as " A stunning Shelley Vogue small jug from coffee set. In excellent condition with no damage or restoration" it was offered for sale with a 'Buy it Now' price of £795.00 although a lower unknown price appears to have been accepted. A great purchase for someone.
(15/06/2017)
Wileman Intarsio Shakespeare Twin Handled Vase
Described as "...this wonderful & rarest of Vintage Arts & Crafts china consisting of a 22.5cm high footed twin handled vase.And in remarkable condition with no cracks , chips or restoration .And in the stunning & vibrant Shakespeare Much A Do About Nothing Federick Rhead design dating from 1903", this vase sold on Ebay for £167.00 plus postage. 4 bidders hotly contested for the piece placing 13 bids between them.
(08/06/2017)
These rarely seen and lovely Art Nouveau wall plaques by Fredrick Rhead have just sold separately on Ebay. Each measuring 30 cm in diameter, and bearing the Faience backstamp, plaque (1) attracted 6 bids and was secured by a final bid of £155.55 and plaque (2) attracted 2 bids and sold for £142.00 + £12.00 in each case. Modest amounts considering their rarity.
(29/05/2017)
Wileman "Urbato " earthenware shaving mug/ toothbrush holder
This rare Wileman & Co."Urbato " earthenware shaving mug/ toothbrush holder from between 1894 - 1910 has just sold on Ebay. Described as "This attractive English pottery stands approximately 6" high and has a wonderful arts and craft sqeeze bag design. The bottom is numbered " A 7059". There is minor crazing along with small bits of finish loss and a chip at the base which is all forgivable considering the rarity of the pattern". Despite its rarity it only attracted one bidder and was secured for a price of C$99.00 (approx £56.00) + postage.
(06/05/2017)