A scarce Shelley "Utility Ware" 12503 Carlton shape tea trio. C.1936.

The utility china range was designed for ease in handling, stacking and drinking. It was sold at a price to suit every purse. It was made of a thin yet strong base to withstand the hard wear and tear of constant use. 

Pattern No 12503: Bands and lines of orange on a white ground. Orange handle. Entered into pattern book during or after 1936.  

The back stamp is the 1925-1940 green cartouche mark. 

The shape of this trio is the Carlton shape which was produced between 1925 & 1936.

Dimensions: diameter of cup base 45mm (1.75 inches) / diameter across top of cup 76mm (3 inches) / height of cup 60mm (2.3 inches) /  diameter of saucer 140mm (5.5 inches) / diameter of side plate 176mm (7 inches).

Condition: All 3 pieces are in very good clean condition with no chips, cracks, crazing or rubbing. Paintwork is in good order with no fading. All 3 pieces have a very good "ping" to them when lightly tapped.

Postage within U.K: By Royal Mail Tracked 48 - £6.50.

Postage within Europe: By Royal Mail International Tracked + insurance - £16.

Postage Australia / Singapore / New Zealand: By Royal Mail International Tracked + insurance - £26.

Postage USA: By Royal Mail International Tracked + insurance - £26.

Postage Rest of the world: By Royal Mail International Tracked + insurance - £23.

Please note that we are experienced packers of pottery and fine bone china, this item will securely packaged, wrapped with plenty of bubble wrap and secured with flo pack chippings to ensure it's safe arrival.

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