11 Wileman Foley Antique Rose Border Bone China Tea Plates, Pattern 10136 made by Wileman & Co., Foley China Works, Longton, Staffordshire, around 1892-1910. Decorated with a border pattern of roses (pattern no. 10136).  PROVENANCE: A private collection Manchester, England - Charleston, SC. Shelley (known as Wileman until the early 20th century) began producing beautiful china items in the 1820s. Based in Staffordshire, the pottery crafted thin yet strong china items. Smaller pieces, like cups and saucers, were made of bone china. Shelley china has been marked with multiple different backstamps over the years, including (but not limited to) a W wearing a crown placed over a C with an ampersand in the middle (Wileman & Co.); the same image (only more detailed) with The Foley China above and England below; plain, simple text; and Shelley inside a shield, either in capital block letters or in an elaborate script. Each measures 7x7. Wt. 4 pds 11 oz.

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