1930s Shelley Art Deco Green & Brown Banded Ginger Jar

This is a lovely 1930s Shelley Art Deco Green & Brown Banded Ginger Jar. The green/brown bands of colours are still quite vibrant. It was part of the hand decorated ‘Harmony’ range, dating to the 1930s.

In very good condition with no chips, cracks or restoration. There is some wear to the paint work which is most noticeable where the lid has been in contact with the jar.

Approximate Measurements

• Base diameter: 9cm (3.5″)
• Height: 17cm (6.7″)
• Maximum Diameter: 15cm (~ 6.0″)

Back mark used 1925-1945

Shelley England

A lovely collectible piece of Shelley Art Deco pottery. 

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Shelley China

Shelley was situated in the popular Foley potteries area of Staffordshire. The company was initially known as Wileman & Co, with the first Shelley, Joseph, joining the company in 1862, followed by his son, Percy in 1896. Percy went on to become the sole proprietor, and headed the family run business for 50 years. In 1966, as with many of the pottery factories, it became part of a larger umbrella business; in Shelley’s case this was Allied English Potteries (AEP).

Shelley produced some wonderful china in their history but their best era is probably that of the Art Deco period with their wonderful geometric designs and innovative hand decoration; including Harmony and Harmony Drip Ware.