{"product_id":"shelley-rosebud-bone-china-trio-13426","title":"Shelley | 'Rosebud' | Bone China Tea Trio | Pattern 13426 | England, c. 1945–1966","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelley | 'Rosebud' | Bone China Tea Trio | Pattern 13426 | England, c. 1945–1966\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSmall roses scattered as if someone had shaken a posy over the china.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShelley of Longton, Staffordshire, made fine bone china until 1966, when the firm was taken over by Allied English Potteries. 'Rosebud' is one of its scattered floral patterns: small pink roses and sprays of blue flowers set across a plain white ground. The green \"Fine Bone China\" backstamp is consistent with Shelley's post-war production, broadly dating this trio to c. 1945–1966.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe trio comprises a teacup, saucer and side plate. The cup has a tall, gently flaring body and a pale green handle, with a small floral spray inside the rim. Pink roses and rosebuds, accompanied by green leaves and smaller blue and pink flowers, are scattered across all three pieces, each finished with a fine pale green edge line. The green shield backstamp reads \"Fine Bone China Shelley England\", together with \"Rosebud\" and \"Ptn. No. 13426\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe trio is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks or crazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Shelley, Longton, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: 'Rosebud', pattern no. 13426\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: c. 1945–1966 (backstamp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: bone china\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces: teacup, saucer and side plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarks: green shield backstamp \"Fine Bone China Shelley England\", \"Rosebud, Ptn. No. 13426\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 357 g per trio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: excellent; no chips, cracks or crazing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuyer profile: Shelley collectors, and anyone setting a light, floral afternoon tea table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Rosebud' shows Shelley's lighter touch: a scattered pattern that leaves plenty of white china between the flowers, finished with pale green edging and a matching handle. The named backstamp and pattern number provide useful identification for collectors seeking companion pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA rosebud never quite opens on china, which is why it still looks like morning.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40909203570888,"sku":"","price":445.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/2021-07-29_15.36.16.png?v=1775913497","url":"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/shelley-rosebud-bone-china-trio-13426","provider":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}