Shelley Blue Iris Coffee Set

A rare set of bone china made in the Queen Anne shape and hand painted with the blue Iris pattern. It was the most iconic of the floral patterns produced by Shelley in the 1920s for the Queen Anne shape. Lovely hand enamelled blue irises, some open and some as buds on each panel, together with dainty sprays in orange and yellow, the rim lined with blue enamel. Marked with the green Shelley England factory stamp to base. Pattern # 11561. Made circa 1930 Coffee Pot – hairline crack in front panel Milk Jug – tiny hairline in handle 6 x Side Plate – 16 cm diameter 6 x Saucers – 11 cm diameter 6 x demi tasse Cups – 6.5 cm high x 6 cm diameter The set is in lovely condition, the white glaze and enamel paints are bright, no signs of use.