{"product_id":"vintage-shelley-courting-couple-fragonard-style-display-plate-c-1945-1956-made-in-england","title":"Vintage Shelley “Courting Couple” Fragonard-Style Display Plate, c.1945–1956, Made in England","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome pieces were made to be seen from across the room. This large Shelley plate sets a courting couple in a shaded landscape against a generous sweep of pale pink, turning a familiar domestic object into a little gallery wall moment. Keeping pieces like this in circulation is far more interesting than replacing them with another anonymous print.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in England at the Foley works, this Shelley fine bone china plate features a pastoral scene in the style of Fragonard, with a magenta-coated gentleman and a woman in lavender-blue. A printed facsimile signature, “M. Leander”, appears beneath the scene. Perfect for a plate wall or a considered addition to a cabinet of mid-century English china, its 27.5 cm span gives the picture room to breathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Shelley Potteries Ltd., England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: “Courting Couple” pastoral scene, pink-border variant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Circa 1945–1956, based on the supplied backstamp identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Large round cabinet or display plate with gently scalloped rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: Approximately 27.5 cm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: 555 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Fine bone china\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted facsimile artist signature: M. Leander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, hairlines, restoration or crazing reported. The central image remains sharp, with only minor surface contact or shelf marks consistent with careful handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photographs form part of the condition report — please review all images carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned here for decorative display. Dust with a soft dry cloth. If cleaning is needed, hand wash gently and dry promptly; avoid soaking, dishwashers, abrasive cleaners and sudden temperature changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery piece is beautifully gift wrapped and carefully packaged to ensure it arrives at your doorstep in perfect condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42745936117806,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/ShelleyDisplayPlateCourtingCouple-plateondisplaystand_whiteplinth_timbertabletop_vintageobjectsinbackground.jpg?v=1790638406","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/vintage-shelley-courting-couple-fragonard-style-display-plate-c-1945-1956-made-in-england","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}