Shelley Shape Gallery

A cautionary note about names: Shape names are normally taken from the factory pattern books. In some cases, names were re-used for different shapes or handles. Such cases are identified by the parenthetical notation (Late). A few shapes have no known pattern book reference and are identified accordingly.

The gracious assistance and support of the Australasian Shelley Collectors Club is sincerely acknowledged. Without their help, and in particular, that of Mr. Bruce Sandie, this page and the gallery below would not have been created.

But first, a word about shapes from this 1932-1933 cover letter sent to prospective purchasers:

Dear Madam,

We thank you for your enquiry for a catalogue of Shelley china which we are pleased to enclose.

Though this booklet can convey only the merest suggestion of the charm of the china itself, it will serve to illustrate that it can be effectively presented to ladies of widely differing tastes, as the subtle range of styles encourages personal distinctiveness.

There are modes both dignified and simple, shapes which charm with their sophisticated smartness, and designs of old world freshness - what they all share in common is the superb quality of our English Bone China and exquisite craftsmanship.

To make gifts of Shelley china is to observe a gracious old custom in the most fashionable manner. We feel sure our new productions will be among the gifts you choose this year.

Yours faithfully

Shelley Potteries Ltd.