{"product_id":"shelley-westminster-shape-miniature-rosebud-duo","title":"Shelley Westminster shape miniature Rosebud duo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rte main-product-description-product\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eShelley Westminster shape miniature Rosebud duo\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePale Aqua trim\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade in England GUARANTEED\u003cbr\u003ec.1950s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCup Diameter: 3.8cms (1 1\/2\") \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCup Height: 3cms (1 1\/4\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaucer Diameter: 6.2cms (2 1\/2\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn excellent condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll pieces ring true\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGUARANTEED free from damage and repair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Shelley miniature cup sets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile some miniatures were produced from the mid 1890’s through the very early 20th century they were primarily souvenir pieces denoting places (cities\/universities), occasions (Royal events\/milestones) or themes. A small number of Gem shaped minaitures produced reflect patterns or portions of patterns found on traditional Wileman ware\/cups \u0026amp; saucers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Westminster, Canterbury \u0026amp; Dainty shaped miniatures were produced from the mid 1950’s until 1966. Miniature cups \u0026amp; saucers produced during this period were marketed as souvenirs\/mementos\/collectables, often times packaged \u0026amp; sold in individual presentation boxes. \u003cstrong\u003ePerhaps - like with Royal Doulton miniature pieces - the popularity of the Shelley miniatures was the ease of posting the items as gifts when Air Mail was not what it is in the modern era - or the ease of carrying as a gift if travelling by Air\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegardless - the appeal of miniatures is universal - and now more than ever, more suitable to many engaged in modern collecting where space is not as abundant in modern homes. One can amass a world class collection of Shelley miniatures - and scarcely fill the shelf of a china cabinet!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShelley China Ltd. was acquired by Allied English Potteries in June of 1966 \u0026amp; production of Shelley wares \u0026amp; use of the Shelley trademark ended upon the filling of all pending orders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shelley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49234794905828,"sku":"RA-0013413_A","price":165.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9528\/7908\/files\/westminster_rose_bud_1a.jpg?v=1782613884","url":"https:\/\/roundaboutantiques.com.au\/products\/shelley-westminster-shape-miniature-rosebud-duo","provider":"Roundabout Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}