7,706  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY 36  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
ID #SA1153508
FOR SALE
£1,295
Email
Save
A Pair of Mabel Lucie Attwell Shelley Porcelain Figures, C 1930
Robert Belcher Antiques
for sale €1,515     $1,645
£1,295
Robert Belcher Antiques

Robert Belcher Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jul 2017
View Dealers Stock Page
  • About Us
    Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.
Id #SA1153508
PDF SHARE
SAVE

A Pair of Mabel Lucie Attwell Shelley Porcelain Figures, C 1930

1920 - 1940
Description

A very scarce pair of Shelley porcelain figures one of a cheeky young boy wearing a hat and carrying a basket of flowers and the other of a girl wearing a pretty dress and matching bonnet carrying an umbrella and handbag both modelled by the famous English artist Mabel Lucie Attwell (1879 - 1964) who was well known for her popular cute, nostalgic drawings of children throughout the 1920s and early 30s. Her drawings are featured in many advertisements, posters, books and porcelain figures.

Shelley Fine Bone China was renowned for its high quality porcelain and produced in relatively low numbers these and other examples of Mabel Lucie Attwell’s work.

These fine bone China figures are in excellent original condition with no restoration.

English, circa 1930

Dimensions of the boy:

Height 14.5cm x width9cm x depth 7cm

Dimensions of the girl:

Height 17cm width 8cm x depth 9cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated these Shelley Porcelain Children Figurines to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1153508
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

Instagram: robertbelcherantiques

Description
A very scarce pair of Shelley porcelain figures one of a cheeky young boy wearing a hat and carrying a basket of flowers and the other of a girl wearing a pretty dress and matching bonnet carrying an umbrella and handbag both modelled by the famous English artist Mabel Lucie Attwell (1879 - 1964) who was well known for her popular cute, nostalgic drawings of children throughout the 1920s and early 30s. Her drawings are featured in many advertisements, posters, books and porcelain figures.
Shelley Fine Bone China was renowned for its high quality porcelain and produced in relatively low numbers these and other examples of Mabel Lucie Attwell’s work.
Robert Belcher Antiques
fig 1. A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress.
fig 1. A Pair of Mabel Lucie Attwell Shelley Porcelain Figures, C 1930

These fine bone China figures are in excellent original condition with no restoration.

English, circa 1930

Dimensions of the boy:

Height 14.5cm x width9cm x depth 7cm

Dimensions of the girl:

Height 17cm width 8cm x depth 9cm

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated these Shelley Porcelain Children Figurines to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1153508
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Robert Belcher Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress.
1 / 30
Archive I A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress.

A pair of Mabel Lucie Attwell Shelley porcelain figures, C 1930

Archive II A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress. View II
Archive III A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress.
Archive V A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress. View V
Archive VI A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress. View VI
Archive VII A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress. View IX
Archive X A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress. View X
Archive XI A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress. View XI
Archive XII A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress. View XII
Archive XIII A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress. View XIII
Archive XIV A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress. View XIV
Archive XV A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress. View XV
Archive XVI A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress. View XVI
Archive XVII A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress. View XVII
Archive XVIII A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress. View XVIII
Archive XIX A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress. View XIX
Archive XX A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress. View XX
Archive XXI A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress. View XXI
Archive XXII A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress. View XXII
Archive XXIII A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress. View XXIII
Archive XXIV A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress. View XXIV
Archive XXV A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress. View XXV
Archive XXVI A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress. View XXVI
Archive XXVII A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress. View XXVII
Archive XXVIII A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress. View XXVIII
Archive XXIX A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress. View XXIX
Archive XXX A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress. View XXX
Enlarged Archival View
Location
Worcestershire
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Verified Since Jul 2017
Items For Sale 406
Items Sold 667
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Verified Since Jul 2017
View Dealer Info
Location: Worcestershire, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
Verified
Jul 2017
For Sale
406
Sold
667
A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress.
A pair of Mabel Lucie Attwell Shelley porcelain figures, C 1930
Ref: SA1153508
A pair of 1930s Shelley porcelain figures designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, depicting a boy in brown dungarees with a flower basket alongside a girl in a green bonnet and ruffled dress.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Detail View 11
Detail View 12
Detail View 13
Detail View 14
Detail View 15
Detail View 16
Detail View 17
Detail View 18
Detail View 19
Detail View 20
Detail View 21
Detail View 22
Detail View 23
Detail View 24
Detail View 25
Detail View 26
Detail View 27
Detail View 28
Scale Reference
Archival Detail
Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.
Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.
Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

During the 1920s and 1930s, English pottery manufacturer Shelley commissioned prominent illustrator Mabel Lucie Attwell to design a whimsical range of nursery ware and figurines. Characterised by nostalgic, round-faced children in period dress, these pieces captured popular British design trends of the interwar era.

These figurines were created using slip-cast fine porcelain or bone china, poured into multi-part plaster moulds. Once fired, each piece was decorated with underglaze or overglaze polychrome enamels and finished with a clear protective glaze before a final kiln firing.

Authentic Shelley pieces typically feature an underglaze makers mark on the base, along with artist signatures or initials such as Mabel Lucie Attwell. Original period items also bear design registration numbers (Rd. No.) stamped or impressed directly into the underside.

Small ceramic figures fit well on curated bookshelves, mantelpieces, or inside glass display cabinets. Pairing historic pottery with clean-lined contemporary surfaces creates an engaging visual contrast in traditional or modern interiors.

Dust porcelain figures regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or soft-bristled brush. If cleaning is required, gently wipe with lukewarm water and a mild detergent, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners, abrasive pads, or full submersion in water.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories