Shelley ceramics is an historic English ceramics company that is known for producing some of the finest tea sets and tea pots in the world. The company was founded in 1860 by Henry Wileman as Wileman & Co. which also traded as The Foley Potteries. and it gained a reputation for producing high-quality and beautifully designed ceramics.

In the late 19th century, Wileman & Co. began to focus on producing tea sets and tea pots, which became the company's signature products. These tea sets and tea pots were highly prized for their delicate designs, intricate patterns, and bright, vibrant colors.

In 1896, the company was acquired by Percy Shelley, who renamed it "Shelley". Under Shelley's leadership, the company continued to produce exquisite tea sets and tea pots, as well as other types of ceramics, such as dinnerware and decorative objects.

Shelley became known for its innovative designs, more...

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A collection of Shelley including a trio, two small dishes & a…

A collection of Shelley including a trio, two small dishes & a bud vase

A Shelley Art Deco tea service in green & silver, includes a…

A Shelley Art Deco tea service in green & silver, includes a cake platter, six trios & a creamer & sugar bowl

A Shelley vase, trumpet form on round spreading foot, Harmony…

A Shelley vase, trumpet form on round spreading foot, Harmony pattern, printed mark and impressed number to base. 10.5 x 20.5 cm.

Shelley English porcelain tea ware, comprising 5 cups, 6…

Shelley English porcelain tea ware, comprising 5 cups, 6 saucers, 6 plates, milk jug, sugar basin and cake plate, (20 items), the plate 23 cm wide

'City of Melbourne Centenary, 1934' Shelley porcelain dish with…

Melbourne Centenary Shelley Porcelain Dish with Wattle Decoration

'City of Melbourne Centenary, 1934' Shelley porcelain dish with wattle decoration, factory mark to base, 26 cm wide

A Shelley, England Heather pattern tea service, including…

Shelley Heather Tea Set with Teapot and Demitasse Cups

A Shelley, England Heather pattern tea service, including teapot, creamer, demitasse cup & two saucers

Four Shelley, England trios depicting floral motifs including…

Shelley Floral Trio Set with Crochet Motifs

Four Shelley, England trios depicting floral motifs including crochet no. 13371

A Shelley, England thistle tea service, no. 13820, including…

Shelley Thistle Tea Set with 19 Pieces

A Shelley, England thistle tea service, no. 13820, including one sugar bowl, one creamer, one cake plate, five teacups, six saucers, six side plates

A Shelley, England tea service with baby blue stripe & pink…

Shelley England Tea Set with Baby Blue & Pink Roses

A Shelley, England tea service with baby blue stripe & pink rose detail no. 12247, including one teapot, one creamer, five teacups, five saucers

A Shelley art deco tea service for six Rd723404

Shelley Art Deco Tea Set for Six

A Shelley art deco tea service for six Rd723404

James Watson Distillers decanter, made by Shelley as Centenary…

Blue and white chintz decanter with historical figures

James Watson Distillers decanter, made by Shelley as Centenary souvenir 1815-1915. Blue and white chintz decorated with panel featuring Lord Kitchener to one side and Duke of Wellington to other

A Shelley Art Deco tea service for four persons

Shelley Art Deco Tea Set for Four

A Shelley Art Deco tea service for four persons

A Shelley four person tea suite comprising four teacup and…

Shelley Tea Set with Four Trios, Plate, Sugar, and Creamer

A Shelley four person tea suite comprising four teacup and saucer trios - small stain to one large saucer, one cake plate, one sugar bowl - some grubby hairlines, one creamer

A Shelley 'Peaches and Grapes' pattern porcelain afternoon tea…

Shelley Porcelain Tea Set with Peaches and Grapes Pattern

A Shelley 'Peaches and Grapes' pattern porcelain afternoon tea set, circa 1927, comprising approximately twenty pieces including trios, a sandwich plate, sugar bowl and milk jug, of octagonal profile with transfer designs and black rims, green backstamps,…

Shelley vase, decorated with hand painted pansies signed to…

Hand-Painted Pansy Shelley Vase by Anne F Mitchell

Shelley vase, decorated with hand painted pansies signed to base Anne F Mitchell

Rare Shelley hand painted 'Kookaburra' vase painted kookaburra…

Hand-painted Shelley Kookaburra Vase

Rare Shelley hand painted 'Kookaburra' vase painted kookaburra decoration to ceramic vase, marked to base, height 13 cm.

Pair of Shelley blue & white dragon vases registration No:…

Shelley Dragon Vases - Blue & White Pair

Pair of Shelley blue & white dragon vases registration No:671415, height 13 cm.

A Shelley Art Deco tea service comprising 5 cup, saucer and…

Shelley Art Deco Tea Set with 19 Pieces

A Shelley Art Deco tea service comprising 5 cup, saucer and plate trios, extra saucer and plate, 1 teapot, 1 creamer, 1 sugar bowl, 1 cake plate

Art Deco Shelley chamberstick with floral decoration

Floral Art Deco Shelley Chamberstick

Art Deco Shelley chamberstick with floral decoration

Early Shelley all over floral vase together with a matching all…

Shelley Floral Vase and Carlton Ware Candlestick Set

Early Shelley all over floral vase together with a matching all over floral decorated Carlton Ware candlestick, height 26 cm tallest.

Rare Shelley Oleander shape porcelain trio pattern: country…

Country Side Shelley Oleander Porcelain Trio

Rare Shelley Oleander shape porcelain trio pattern: country side.

Rare Shelley dainty flower handle porcelain trio with green…

Shelley Floral Porcelain Trio with Dainty Handle

Rare Shelley dainty flower handle porcelain trio with green floral decoration, Reg.No.735121.

Rare Shelley Oleander shape porcelain trio pattern: Maytime.

Shelley Maytime Trio

Rare Shelley Oleander shape porcelain trio pattern: Maytime.

Two Shelley earthenware 1920's vases pattern: cloisonne,…

Shelley Cloisonne Floral Vases, 1920s

Two Shelley earthenware 1920's vases pattern: cloisonne, decorated with floral decoration over a crackled blue and white background, height 22 cm.

Four various Shelley dishes including two all over floral…

Shelley Dish Collection: Floral, Art Deco & Souvenir Scenes

Four various Shelley dishes including two all over floral dishes, a Art Deco scene an a Kosciusko souvenir scene.

Rare Shelley 'Jacobean ware' jug height 13 cm.

13 cm Rare Shelley Jacobean Jug

Rare Shelley 'Jacobean ware' jug height 13 cm.

Rare Shelley twin handle soup coupe with ornate floral and gilt…

Ornate Shelley Twin Handle Soup Coupe with Floral Decoration

Rare Shelley twin handle soup coupe with ornate floral and gilt all over floral decoration, width 17 cm.

Shelley 'Jacobean ware' butter dish with pink floral decoration,…

Shelley Pink Floral Butter Dish

Shelley 'Jacobean ware' butter dish with pink floral decoration, height 21 x 17 cm.

Large Shelley glorious Devon blue and white charger decorated…

Devon Blue & White Charger with English Country Scene

Large Shelley glorious Devon blue and white charger decorated with a traditional English country scene, diameter 33.5 cm.

Shelley 'Moire Antique' twin handle footed bowl with floral…

Shelley Floral Twin Handle Bowl, 25cm Width

Shelley 'Moire Antique' twin handle footed bowl with floral decoration, width 25 cm.

Two rare Shelley trios with floral and gilt decoration on a…

Rare Shelley Trios with Floral and Gilt Decoration

Two rare Shelley trios with floral and gilt decoration on a pink back ground, #12609.

Shelley five piece egg cup set pattern: Maytime, with all over…

Maytime Floral Egg Cup Set

Shelley five piece egg cup set pattern: Maytime, with all over floral decoration, comprising 4 egg cups on a stand.

Shelley 'Maytime' chamberstick with all over floral decoration.

Floral Maytime Chamberstick

Shelley 'Maytime' chamberstick with all over floral decoration.

Shelley 'Maytime Chintz' trio with all over floral decoration.

Maytime Chintz Floral Trio

Shelley 'Maytime Chintz' trio with all over floral decoration.

Two Shelley 'Jacobean ware'candlesticks both with handles and…

Pair of Jacobean Ware Candlesticks with Pink Florals

Two Shelley 'Jacobean ware'candlesticks both with handles and pink floral decoration, height 17.5 cm.

Shelley lidded sugar pot pattern: Maytime, with all over floral…

Maytime Floral Lidded Sugar Pot

Shelley lidded sugar pot pattern: Maytime, with all over floral decoration.

Shelley Chinoiserie decorated vase height 21.5 cm.

Chinoiserie Vase - 21.5 cm Height

Shelley Chinoiserie decorated vase height 21.5 cm.

Shelley blue and white whisky jug produced for James Watsons…

1915 Shelley Whisky Jug with Kitchener and Wellington Portraits

Shelley blue and white whisky jug produced for James Watsons Distillery in 1915 with a portrait of Lord Kitchener on one side and the Duke of Wellington on the other. Height 22 cm no stopper.

Shelley blue daisy chintz lidded sugar pot #13451, height 11 cm.

Shelley Blue Daisy Sugar Pot, 11cm Height

Shelley blue daisy chintz lidded sugar pot #13451, height 11 cm.

Shelley two piece lemon squeezer and jug pattern: Maytime, with…

Maytime Lemon Squeezer and Jug with Floral Design

Shelley two piece lemon squeezer and jug pattern: Maytime, with all over floral decoration.

Two Shelley England demitasse teacups & saucers with floral…

Shelley England Floral Demitasse Set

Two Shelley England demitasse teacups & saucers with floral sprays

A Shelley, England tea service for two with floral design

Shelley England Floral Tea Set for Two

A Shelley, England tea service for two with floral design

An Art Deco Shelley Vogue trio, in the J- pattern…

Art Deco Shelley Vogue Trio with Hairline Cup

An Art Deco Shelley Vogue trio, in the J- pattern coral/black/platinum flower and Deco border. Cup conical body with triangular solid handle. Hairline to cup.

Shelley hand painted flying ducks display plate with ornate…

Hand-Painted Flying Ducks Plate with Maroon & Gilt Border

Shelley hand painted flying ducks display plate with ornate maroon & gilt border, signed L.Allen, diameter 23 cm

Twenty one piece art deco Shelley teaset pattern: pink band and…

Art Deco Shelley Teaset in Pink Band Pattern

Twenty one piece art deco Shelley teaset pattern: pink band and shade, comprising 6 trios, a cake plate, sugar and creamer

Shelley rare earthenware tea caddy transfer printed with a…

Scottish Hunting Scene Tea Caddy, Shelley Earthenware (1910)

Shelley rare earthenware tea caddy transfer printed with a Scottish hunting scene, hand painted over the transfer. circa 1910. Lid missing. 14 cm high.

Rare Shelley intarsio Watsons Scotch Whisky jug decorated with…

Intarsio Watsons Scotch Whisky Jug with Figural Decoration

Rare Shelley intarsio Watsons Scotch Whisky jug decorated with figural decoration and quote 'Wake up and get to business', height 26.5 cm

Pair Of Art Deco Shelley jardinieres black background with hand…

Art Deco Rose Jardinieres

Pair Of Art Deco Shelley jardinieres black background with hand painted roses, height 22 cm

Shelley tazza, highly glazed footed bowl, hand painted fruit…

Hand-painted Fruit Bowl with High Gloss Finish

Shelley tazza, highly glazed footed bowl, hand painted fruit decoration

Twenty one piece Shelley 'Rosebud' teaset comprising 6 trios, a…

Shelley Rosebud 21-Piece Teaset with Cake Plate and Accessories

Twenty one piece Shelley 'Rosebud' teaset comprising 6 trios, a cake plate sugar and creamer

Rare set four Shelley teacup trios yellow butterflies…

Shelley Teacup Trio with Yellow Butterflies Decoration

Rare set four Shelley teacup trios yellow butterflies decoration on matt black ground, marked to bases and # 11414, circa 1920s.

Rare Shelley Oleander shape porcelain trio Countryside pattern,…

Shelley Oleander Porcelain Trio in Countryside Pattern

Rare Shelley Oleander shape porcelain trio Countryside pattern, to include teacup, saucer & plate

Mabel Lucie Attwell Shelley porcelain figure, 'The Bride' LA5,…

Mabel Attwell's Porcelain Bride Figure

Mabel Lucie Attwell Shelley porcelain figure, 'The Bride' LA5, depicted holding posy of flowers, in tones of yellow, orange, green and blue, signed to base and side, height 16 cm

Mabel Lucie Attwell Shelley porcelain figure, 'It's Shy' LA9,…

Mabel Lucie Attwell Shelley Porcelain Figure "It's Shy"

Mabel Lucie Attwell Shelley porcelain figure, 'It's Shy' LA9, depicting girl holding flower with dog at her feet, in tones of orange, green and blue, a/f, height 17 cm

Shelley green lustre eagle / falcon, height 18.5 cm, restored…

Restored Shelley Green Lustre Eagle/Falcon Figurine

Shelley green lustre eagle / falcon, height 18.5 cm, restored to beak

Shelley 'Dainty' 7 piece sweet set, comprising of one bowl 23 x…

Shelley 7-Piece Sweet Set

Shelley 'Dainty' 7 piece sweet set, comprising of one bowl 23 x 20 cm and 6 smaller bowls 18 x 15 cm

Four various Shelley teacup trios including: 'Lily of the…

Shelley Teacup Trios with Floral Designs and Imperfection

Four various Shelley teacup trios including: 'Lily of the Valley,' marked # 13822; pair white 'Dainty' trios, marked Reg No 272101 to bases; and a 'Bridal Rose,' trio, marked # 13545, cup with crack to rim

Shelley ' dainty White' tea set

"Dainty White" Shelley Tea Set

Shelley ' dainty White' tea set

Pair vintage Shelley teacup trios each blossom decorated,…

Vintage Shelley Blossom Teacup Trios

Pair vintage Shelley teacup trios each blossom decorated, marked to bases and # W347, Reg no 781613.

Vintage Shelley ceramic hand held candle stick blue glaze…

Blue Glazed Shelley Ceramic Candlestick with Blossom and Butterfly Design

Vintage Shelley ceramic hand held candle stick blue glaze blossom and butterfly decorated, marked to base and Reg no 671415, diameter 16.5 cm.

Vintage Shelley 'Wentworth Falls' jug decorated with view of…

Shelley Jug with Wentworth Falls View

Vintage Shelley 'Wentworth Falls' jug decorated with view of 'Empress Falls, Valley of the Waters, Wentworth Falls, NSW,' marked to base, height 15 cm.

Art Deco 21 piece Shelley teaset pattern #W12132, painted…

Orange and Grey Art Deco Shelley Teaset

Art Deco 21 piece Shelley teaset pattern #W12132, painted orange and grey

Rare Shelley decanter, porcelain blue and white for Jas Watson…

Shelley Decanter: Watson Centenary Souvenir with Wellington and Kitchener

Rare Shelley decanter, porcelain blue and white for Jas Watson centenary souvenir with a portrait of Duke Wellington and Lord Kitchener

Vintage Shelley ceramic wash basin & jug pink ceramic…

Pink Shelley Wash Basin & Jug Set

Vintage Shelley ceramic wash basin & jug pink ceramic decoration, marked to bases, diameter 40 cm wash basin, and height 33 cm water jug.

Good Shelley teaset pink decoration to interior of white…

Pink Shelley Tea Set with Gilt Handles

Good Shelley teaset pink decoration to interior of white ceramic items, gilt handles, marked to bases and # 2003, including: 6 trios, cream jug, sugar bowl, and cake plate.

Six Shelley dainty white trios

Shelley's White Trio Set

Six Shelley dainty white trios

A Shelley Art Deco tea set, in pink checked racing stripes…

Pink Racing Stripes Shelley Art Deco Tea Set

A Shelley Art Deco tea set, in pink checked racing stripes pattern, setting for six, comprising six tea cups, six saucers, five side plates, serving plate, creamer, and large sugar basin. (20)

A 19th century Wileman & Co, Foley china trio, in Imari pattern.…

Imari Trio by Wileman & Co, Foley China (1890s)

A 19th century Wileman & Co, Foley china trio, in Imari pattern. Circa 1890t, reg no. 3464. Diameter 20, 16, 8 cm

Three Art Deco Shelley miniature vases, two with fruit design…

Art Deco Shelley Miniature Vases with Fruit and Cranes

Three Art Deco Shelley miniature vases, two with fruit design and the other with three flying cranes to body, on red ground. Height 9, 11 cm

An Art Deco Shelley tea set, Heather pattern, comprising four…

Art Deco Shelley Heather Tea Set (10)

An Art Deco Shelley tea set, Heather pattern, comprising four trios, two large cake plates, sugar basin and creamer. (15)

Two Art Nouveau Shelley vases, including Violette design 8176,…

Art Nouveau Shelley Vases - Violette & Butterfly Designs

Two Art Nouveau Shelley vases, including Violette design 8176, and the other butterfly design 8366. Height 18, 17 cm.

A Shelley 'Blue Rock' six person coffee suite in fitted box

Shelley Blue Rock Coffee Set in Fitted Box

A Shelley 'Blue Rock' six person coffee suite in fitted box

Vintage Shelley white dainty teaset white ceramics, with gilt…

Vintage Shelley Gilt-Edged Dainty Teaset

Vintage Shelley white dainty teaset white ceramics, with gilt highlights, marked to bases, and Reg No 272,101, including: teapot, 6 trios, a cream jug, and a cake plate.

Set eight Shelley 'Field Flowers' trios comprising set 8…

Shelley 'Field Flowers' 8 Trios + 2 Side Plates #13955

Set eight Shelley 'Field Flowers' trios comprising set 8 teacups, saucers, and side plates, plus an additional 2 side plates, marked to bases and #13955.

Pair vintage Shelley 'Fruit' vases fruit decoration on black…

Vintage Shelley Fruit Vases with Orange Bases

Pair vintage Shelley 'Fruit' vases fruit decoration on black ground, to orange bases, marked to bases and # 771/8545, height 15 cm, each.

Vintage Shelley 'Butterfly' vase butterfly decorated on black…

Shelley Butterfly Vase

Vintage Shelley 'Butterfly' vase butterfly decorated on black ground, to orange base, marked to base and # 772/8431, Rd 6807, height 16 cm

Two various Shelley 'Fruit' vases including: fruit decorated on…

Shelley Fruit Vases - Black and Aqua

Two various Shelley 'Fruit' vases including: fruit decorated on black ground, to aqua base, marked # 836/8545, height 15 cm, and fruit decorated on black ground, to aqua base, marked # 801/8545, height 20 cm

Vintage Shelley 'Fruit' posy vase fruit decorated on black…

Shelley Fruit Posy Vase on Orange Base

Vintage Shelley 'Fruit' posy vase fruit decorated on black ground, to orange base, marked to base and # 786/8545, height 8 cm

Two various Shelley 'Butterfly' vases including: butterfly…

Shelley Butterfly Vases - Two Unique Designs

Two various Shelley 'Butterfly' vases including: butterfly decorated on black ground, to yellow base, marked # 775/8433, height 16.5 cm, and butterfly decorated on black ground, to aqua base, marked # 780/8432, Reg 680712, height 13 cm

Vintage Shelley bird decorated lustre posy vase bird decorated,…

Shelley Bird Lustre Posy Vase #8174

Vintage Shelley bird decorated lustre posy vase bird decorated, marked to base and # 8174, height 8 cm

Vintage Shelley 'Butterfly' vase butterfly decorated on black…

Shelley Butterfly Vase with Black Ground and Orange Base

Vintage Shelley 'Butterfly' vase butterfly decorated on black ground, to orange base, triangular shape, marked to base and # 774/8431, Rd 68071, small rim chip to base, height 15 cm

Vintage two piece Shelley 'Roses' jug & posy vase roses…

Shelley 'Roses' Jug & Vase Set

Vintage two piece Shelley 'Roses' jug & posy vase roses decorated on black ground to each piece, marked to bases and # 8103, height 8 cm, each.

Vintage Shelley 'Butterfly' posy vase butterfly decoration, to…

Shelley Butterfly Posy Vase with Black and Orange Design

Vintage Shelley 'Butterfly' posy vase butterfly decoration, to black ground, on orange base, marked to base and # 786/8431, height 8 cm

Three various Shelley posy vases including: fruit decorated…

Shelley Posy Vases with Fruit and Orange Bases

Three various Shelley posy vases including: fruit decorated with yellow base, marked # 787/.8545, height 9 cm, and 2 similar with orange bases, marked # 790/8545, and # 788/8545, height 12 cm and 10 cm, respectively.

Vintage Shelley 'Fruit' vase fruit decorated on orange ground,…

Shelley Fruit Vase on Orange Ground

Vintage Shelley 'Fruit' vase fruit decorated on orange ground, marked to base and # 499/8545, height 22 cm

Two various art Nouveau Shelley vases comprising One Celtique…

Art Nouveau Shelley Vases: Celtique & Carnation Patterns

Two various art Nouveau Shelley vases comprising One Celtique pattern height 15 cm, the other Carnation pattern height 8.5 cm

Vintage Shelley 'Blossom' vase blossom decorated to black base,…

Shelley Blossom Vase with Black Base

Vintage Shelley 'Blossom' vase blossom decorated to black base, marked to base and Reg No 673706, height 13 cm

Vintage Shelley 'Stork' decorated vase storks decorated on…

Shelley Stork Vase, Orange Ground, 23 cm Height

Vintage Shelley 'Stork' decorated vase storks decorated on orange ground, marked to base and # 608/8590, height 23 cm

Antique Foley Wileman Cameo Vermillion cake plate classically…

Antique Vermillion Cameo Cake Plate, Foley Wileman, Circa 1900

Antique Foley Wileman Cameo Vermillion cake plate classically decorated, marked to base, and # 9331 and Reg No 283973, circa 1900, diameter 24 cm

Vintage Shelley bird & grape decorated vase yellow breasted…

Shelley Bird & Grape Vase - Vintage Decor

Vintage Shelley bird & grape decorated vase yellow breasted bird, with grape vine decoration, footed base, marked to base and # 8333, height 22 cm

Shelley, Sheraton, English porcelain tea ware comprising six…

Sheraton English Porcelain Tea Set with Shelley Stamps

Shelley, Sheraton, English porcelain tea ware comprising six cups, saucers and plates, a milk jug and sandwich plate, (20 ityems), stamped, Shelley, fine bone china, Sheraton, the plate 26 cm wide

Rare Shelley Art Deco trio, green damson plum design

Green Damson Trio: Rare Shelley Art Deco Design

Rare Shelley Art Deco trio, green damson plum design

Five various Shelley cake plates including Queen Anne, width 25…

Set of 5 Shelley Queen Anne cake plates, 25cm width

Five various Shelley cake plates including Queen Anne, width 25 cm