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Vintage Shelley Oleander Teacup & Saucer Set - Fruit Center Made in England

$119.00

⚜️Shelley Oleander Cup & Saucer⚜️

🔔 DESCRIPTION

Add a touch of timeless English luxury to your collection with this gorgeous vintage Shelley fine bone china teacup and saucer set. Expertly crafted in England, this stunning set features the highly sought-after, scalloped Oleander shape. The exterior boasts a soft, embossed lavender-blue tint, while the polished interior uncovers a beautifully detailed, vibrant fruit center illustration showcasing a peach, grapes, and berries. Completed with a brushed, solid-gold foot, matching gold trim, and an elegant gilded handle, this exquisite duo is perfect for high tea displays or as an heirloom gift for avid china enthusiasts.

 📌 ITEM DETAILS
  • Dimensions:
    • Teacup: 4 1/4 inches (rim to rim) x 2 1/4 inches (height)
    • Saucer: 5 5/8 inches (diameter)
  • Condition Notes: Excellent vintage condition. Free of chips, cracks, repairs, or crazing. Gold gilt shows beautiful luster with minimal to no shelf wear.
  • Manufacturer/Maker: Shelley Potteries (Foley Works)
  • Composition: Translucent Fine Bone China
  • Artist: Unknown (Shelley Studio Artisans)
  • Marks: Stamped with the classic green Shelley shield mark ("Fine Bone China / Shelley / England") on the bottom of both pieces. Handwritten decorators mark "4L" or similar pattern reference in red paint.
  • Color: Lavender/Light Blue exterior, white interior ring, multicolored fruit center, bright gold accents.
  • Style/Era: Mid-Century Modern / English Regency
  • Circa: 1940s–1960s
  • Features: Fluted petal-like scalloped borders (Oleander shape), fully gilded handle and base, ornate interior transfer design.

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