Rare Shelley "Apple Green Star" 63 Piece China Tea Service — England, C. 1925–45

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Amazing RARE Shelley "Apple Green Star" China Tea Service — England, c. 1925–1940A stunning and highly collectible vintage tea and … Read more Amazing RARE Shelley "Apple Green Star" China Tea Service — England, c. 1925–1940A stunning and highly collectible vintage tea and coffee service by Shelley China, England, in the striking Apple Green Star pattern — a bold Art Deco design featuring sculpted sunburst/fan-fluted panels in soft mint green and creamy white, accented with hand-applied gilt-yellow floral blossoms at the handles.Backstamp verified: Each piece is marked with the genuine green scripted "Shelley, England" shield mark, confirmed as authentic and used by the factory circa 1925–1940, along with Rd. No. 735121 (British design registration number for the shape) and hand-inscribed gold pattern number.Set includes:
1 Coffee pot with lid 8 1/2x7x43/4”
1 Tea pot with lid 19x6x6”
1 Hot cocoa/chocolate pot with lid 8x8 1/2”x4 1/2”
2 square cake plates 6 1/4”
1 sandwich tray 13 2/4x5 1/4”
2 medium scalloped serving bowls 5 1/4”x3”H
2 small scalloped sugar bowls 4 1/4x2 1/2”H
2 creamers
16 tea cups (3.5”x2.5”H)with embossed floral handles
16 matching saucers 5 5/8”
16 octagonal dessert/snack plates 7 1/8”

Design details: Each piece showcases the signature radiating fan-pleat molding in alternating apple green and white, a hallmark of English Art Deco ceramic design. The cups are finished with a distinctive raised floral motif at the handle terminal, echoing the golden blossom accents on the pouring vessels.

Origin: Made in England.An exceptional, fully backstamp-verified Shelley Art Deco tea service — remarkably rare to find complete and matching at this scale (63 pieces total). A must-have for serious Shelley or Art Deco china collectors. Perfect for baby showers, bridal showers, mah-jongg, or for anyone who loves to entertain. See less