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 mixed maker (Shelley and Grosvenor) 'Caprice' patterned tea…

Mixed Shelley and Grosvenor Caprice Dinner and Tea Set

A mixed maker (Shelley and Grosvenor) 'Caprice' patterned tea and dinner suite comprising 12 dinner plates (4 Shelley), 12 bread plates with scalloped rims (all Shelley), 12 teacups (9 Shelley) - one teacup's handle has broken off, 8 saucers (all Shelley)…

Shelley 'Duchess' dinner set 44 pieces in total, comprising 6…

Shelley Duchess Dinner Set - 44 Pieces

Shelley 'Duchess' dinner set 44 pieces in total, comprising 6 dinner plates, 6 entree plates, 6 soup coupes & saucers, 6 trios, a platter, gravy boat and saucer 1 dinner plate crazed & discoloured

Thirty six piece Shelley 'Wild Apple' dinner set comprising 6…

Shelley 'Wild Apple' 36-Piece Dinner Set with Minor Damage

Thirty six piece Shelley 'Wild Apple' dinner set comprising 6 dinner plates, 6 entree plates, 6 bowls, and 6 trios one cup cracked

An extensive Shelley porcelain tea, coffee and dinner set, in…

Shelley Porcelain Dinner Set in 'Archway of Roses' Pattern

An extensive Shelley porcelain tea, coffee and dinner set, in the Queen Anne shape, 'Archway of Roses' pattern, comprising teapot and stand, coffee pot, six demitasse cups and saucers, 10 teacups, eight saucers, two sugars, two creamers, two lidded…

Shelley 'Sheraton' 57 piece dinner set, settings for 6,…

Shelley Sheraton 57-Piece Dinner Set #13289

Shelley 'Sheraton' 57 piece dinner set, settings for 6, including dinner plates, entree plates, side plates, teacups & saucers, coffee cups & saucers, soup bowls & saucers, cream jug, serving bowl & platter. Marked to bases and # 13289

Shelley pale blue border dinner service with a rose to the…

Rose Centerpiece: Shelley's Pale Blue Dinner Set

Shelley pale blue border dinner service with a rose to the centre

Fifty nine piece Shelley 'Duchess' dinner service, servings for…

Shelley 'Duchess' 59-Piece Dinner Set

Fifty nine piece Shelley 'Duchess' dinner service, servings for 8, including cups and saucers, side plates, entree plates, dinner plates, soup bowls and under plates, together with a cream jug, covered tureen and serving platter.

Shelley porcelain Wattle pattern Art Deco tea ware and dinner…

Art Deco Shelley Wattle Tea and Dinner Set

Shelley porcelain Wattle pattern Art Deco tea ware and dinner ware, English circa 1920's, comprising teapot, 2 jugs, sugar bowl, 7 cups and saucers, large cup and 6 dinner plates

Shelley vintage porcelain part dinner service 25pc

Vintage Shelley Porcelain Dinner Set - 25 Pieces

Shelley vintage porcelain part dinner service 25pc

Shelley Hedgerow dinner set

Shelley's Hedgerow Dining Set

Shelley Hedgerow dinner set

Shelley part dinner service (64 pieces)

Shelley 64-Piece Dinner Set

Shelley part dinner service (64 pieces)

Shelley 56 piece part dinner set. 'Sheraton' ptn. Some minor…

Shelley 56 Piece Dinner Set with Minor Flaws

Shelley 56 piece part dinner set. 'Sheraton' ptn. Some minor flaws