Then my heart with pleasure fills and dances with the daffodils. William Wordsworth

{HISTORY}

From 1862-1966, the Shelley Potteries in Staffordshire, England were operated by members of the Shelley family. Known for their stylish designs particularly surrounding the art deco era of the 1920s, Shelley produced whimsical dishware for children as well as tableware, dishware, and functional earthenware. 

Between the years of 1945-1966, Shelley introduced their Daffodil Time pattern - a sunny bouquet of white, yellow and blue meadow flowers. This rare scalloped dish with leaf-patterned handles was originally designed for serving confectionaries and small candies (or sweet meats as they were often referred to!). It's petite size also makes it ideal as a ring holder or jewelry dish for bracelets and watches, as well as a small soap dish or serving dish for butter, olives, nuts, relishes or jams and jellies.

 After 1945, Shelley changed gears and focused solely on producing fine bone china and refining their kilns.  The pottery ceased operations in 1966 shortly after becoming part of Allied English Potteries.

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

- Rare dish 

- Daffodil Time pattern #13370

- Embossed details, scalloped edge

- Colors include butter yellow, marigold, blue, spring green, sage, mint, olive, brown, grey mustard and bright white

{CONDITION}

In beautiful condition. Contains no chips or cracks.

{SIZE}

Measures 5" inches (width) x 3.75" inches (length) x .75" inches (height) and weighs 2.5 oz.

{FOR THE COLLECTOR}

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