{"product_id":"james-shelley-wild-jsw-cobalt-blue-gilt-handled-plates","title":"James Shelley Wild JSW Cobalt Blue \u0026 Gilt Floral Handled Plates – Pair c.1922–27","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair of Antique James Shelley Wild Decorative Handled Plates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking matching pair of early 20th-century English china plates, richly decorated with deep cobalt-blue panels, colourful floral reserves and extensive gilt detailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach plate has a shaped square form with gently scalloped edges and small integral handles to either side. The border alternates between dark cobalt panels with ornate gilt decoration and floral sections featuring pink roses, blue and yellow flowers and scrolling embellishment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse carries a brown printed crown mark with the initials \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJSW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the wording \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish Make\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe JSW initials are documented as those of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Shelley Wild\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, who operated Wild Bros in Longton, Staffordshire. Wild Bros was established in 1904 by brothers Thomas Clarke Wild, James Shelley Wild and Herbert Augustus Wild. After the other brothers retired from the partnership, James Shelley Wild ran the business alone from 1916. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thepotteries.org\/allpotters\/1079b.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eThe Potteries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe style of JSW crown mark found on these plates is documented as being used approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1922–1927\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing a useful dating range for the pair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thepotteries.org\/allpotters\/1079b.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eThe Potteries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e James Shelley Wild \/ Wild Bros\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e JSW, English Make, crown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e circa 1922–1927\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Longton, Staffordshire, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cobalt blue, multicoloured florals and gilt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Matching pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good antique condition with expected signs of age and use. Please examine all photographs for condition, gilding and the maker's mark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA little maker history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild Bros manufactured china at the Edensor and Salisbury Crown China Works in Longton between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1904 and 1927\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Contemporary records show the company producing decorated tea and breakfast sets as well as other decorative china. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thepotteries.org\/allpotters\/1079b.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eThe Potteries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Shelley Wild should not be confused with Shelley China.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The famous Shelley company developed separately from Wileman \u0026amp; Co and the Foley China Works under Joseph and Percy Shelley. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James Shelley Wild JSW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55271070499159,"sku":null,"price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/2521\/1223\/files\/OrnateCobaltFloralPorcelainPlates.png?v=1791208123","url":"https:\/\/katiesvintagecorner.com\/products\/james-shelley-wild-jsw-cobalt-blue-gilt-handled-plates","provider":"KatiesVintageCorner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}