Antique tea set of Wileman Foley pre Shelley English fine bone china cup saucer and plate in an Imari pattern in cobalt blue, iron red and extensive gilding.
It is in pattern number 3931 and has the UK design number
3464 (for the shape) which was issued in 1884
The cup is 7.5cm/3" in diameter and 7cm/2.75" high.
The saucer is 14cm/5.5" in diameter.
The plate is 17.5cm/6.9" in diameter.
Each has the design registration number 3931 for 1884 over glaze in red,.
Great condition for its age.
Foley China, later known as Shelley, was a prominent English pottery manufacturer based in Staffordshire. The company, with roots tracing back to the mid-19th century, produced a wide range of decorative ceramics, including tea sets and dinnerware. Their pieces, especially those from the late Victorian era, are known for their quality porcelain and intricate hand-painted designs, often incorporating popular decorative styles like Imari.
Antique tea set of Wileman Foley pre Shelley English fine bone china cup saucer and plate in an Imari pattern in cobalt blue, iron red and extensive gilding.
It is in pattern number 3931 and has the UK design number
3464 (for the shape) which was issued in 1884
The cup is 7.5cm/3" in diameter and 7cm/2.75" high.
The saucer is 14cm/5.5" in diameter.
The plate is 17.5cm/6.9" in diameter.
Each has the design registration number 3931 for 1884 over glaze in red,.
Great condition for its age.
Foley China, later known as Shelley, was a prominent English pottery manufacturer based in Staffordshire. The company, with roots tracing back to the mid-19th century, produced a wide range of decorative ceramics, including tea sets and dinnerware. Their pieces, especially those from the late Victorian era, are known for their quality porcelain and intricate hand-painted designs, often incorporating popular decorative styles like Imari.
