Shelley Blue Iris Covered Dish

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. A stunning bright white bone china bowl with bright enamel paint. Dish measures 30.5 cm across handles and 13 cm high including the lid  Excellent condition, no staining or crazing, looks unused.