Shelley China Information

Why Collect Shelley?

"Shelley China is the finest expression of the Pottery's art. Its pure white translucent body, brilliant glaze, and lovely colourings make it pre-eminent amongst the productions of the World's greatest pottery centre, the Staffordshire Potteries."

-Norman Shelley

There are many reasons to collect Shelley and Wileman china.  We can list but a few:

  1. They are all beautiful pieces of art, which are still available and affordable at reasonable prices in today's marketplace.
  2. They are the best of the English potteries that produced bone china.
  3. They had the best and most thorough quality control inspection so that the china patterns did match and pieces should last indefinitely without decomposition.
  4. There are still available, pattern books, which link to pattern numbers under almost all Shelley china and pottery so names and questions about patterns are easy to relate.
  5. There are three large worldwide Shelley clubs with experts and helpful people to help identify and locate almost any pattern or piece.
  6. There are many sources of information including books, magazines and newsletters to further your research and understanding. See our reference section for more.
  7. Shelley is no longer being produced; the supply is limited and growing smaller as pieces are lost or broken. It is potentially a good investment.

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