Publisher's Synopsis
Over 580 marvelous color photographs never seen before in previous publications display hundreds of Shelley China*TM tableware pieces, tea and coffee sets, vases, and much more, in shapes and patterns much desired by the collecting community. A detailed review of the manufacture of the fine English bone china produced by Shelley Potteries*TM and its predecessors of England's famous Staffordshire potting district is provided in the engaging text, along with a guide to detecting damaged items, a pattern and shape index, and a listing of current market values in the captions. This book is a welcome addition to the collection of any admirer of fine china and strengthens the library of every dedicated Shelley collector.
