Shelley Lustre Bowl Carp design Walter Slater
An extremely RARE and collectable bowl from Shelley by the hand of Walter Slater produced during his time at the factory as Art Director.
The design is of a Gilded Carp swimming through Pond weeds and set against a marvellous irridescent Lustre Glaze of Blues, Purples and Greens which gives the appearance of water and a very naturalistic feel. These designs by Slater were produced around the 1930s and in competition with the Fairyland Lustre items produced by Wedgwood.
Measuring just over 4.00 inches in diameter at the rim, and standing appoximately 1.00 inch tall, this is a marvellous example from a famous designer and offered in EXCELLENT condition with No damage whatsoever. A Must for a serious Shelley Collector!
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Shelley Violette Vases Circa 1920's
PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY ONE OF THE PAIR OF VASES PHOTOGRAPHED NOW REMAINS.
Delightful Shelley Violette pattern Art Deco bud vase from c1920. The vase(s) are in a nice hexagonal, tapering form and feature hand painted Violets in purple with green foliage aginst an almost matt, Black background. The vase(s) are finished with a white tied bow around the trim. Very often this type of pottery from Shelley shows considerable wear to the Black finish but where the white China beneath shows through. There is also a tendency for the Black finish to become dulled with age and to adopt a Grey tone. These two are really quite good and, as can be seen from the photos there are literally 2, perhaps 3 at most dust speck size marks on each. The Black background is also in good condition with no serious fading to report. There is actually an area at the neck of each vase where a little too much black paint has been applied and it show as a glaze run. A delightful pair at a very good price for china of this type from one of Staffordshire's finest factories.
