When did Percy Shelley trademark the word China?
Shelley Marks & Collectible Shelley China Shelley China was adopted as a trademark in 1910 by Percy Shelley. However the Shelley potteries history starts about 100 years earlier than that. In 1827 John Smith built a group of potteries that became known as the Foley Potteries.
What kind of Mark is on a teacup?
The colour of the material was a blue white indicating it was porcelain. The seller was the family of an elderly lady who passed away. She had been a voracious collector of china and had many amazing pieces that I could not afford. The mark was in blue – done by hand and with crossed swords.
Are there any Shelley marks on Simpsons pottery?
The Shelley marks have also been faked and should be checked carefully. Avoid Simpsons Pottery Ambassador Ware pieces, as although they feature Mabel Lucie Attwell designs they are not Shelley china. Similarly Mabel Lucie Attwell never worked for or produced designs for Susie Cooper, so beware of Susie Cooper designs that mimic Attwells.
What kind of porcelain is used in Shelley’s end?
So, in 1966 Shelley’s end came about through a buyout of Shelley China by Allied British Potteries. ABP invested heavily and re-equipped the Shelley China works to produce the ever popular Royal Albert range of porcelain. Popular Shelley cup shapes include Gainsborough, Vincent, Richmond, Henley and Dainty.
Shelley Marks & Collectible Shelley China Shelley China was adopted as a trademark in 1910 by Percy Shelley. However the Shelley potteries history starts about 100 years earlier than that. In 1827 John Smith built a group of potteries that became known as the Foley Potteries.
The Shelley marks have also been faked and should be checked carefully. Avoid Simpsons Pottery Ambassador Ware pieces, as although they feature Mabel Lucie Attwell designs they are not Shelley china. Similarly Mabel Lucie Attwell never worked for or produced designs for Susie Cooper, so beware of Susie Cooper designs that mimic Attwells.
So, in 1966 Shelley’s end came about through a buyout of Shelley China by Allied British Potteries. ABP invested heavily and re-equipped the Shelley China works to produce the ever popular Royal Albert range of porcelain. Popular Shelley cup shapes include Gainsborough, Vincent, Richmond, Henley and Dainty.
How can you tell when a tea set was made?
Tea sets with Ltd. or Limited on the bottom states it was made after 1860. Look at the numbers on the bottom of the tea set. Numbers represent the code of the manufacturer, a pattern number or its registration number.
