Vintage Shelley Pottery French (Diamond) Jelly Mould – Size No. 2

Description

Shelley Pottery Jelly Mould | French Diamond Size No. 2

This Shelley Pottery jelly mould is a beautiful example of early 20th-century English ceramics. It features the distinctive French Diamond pattern, with crisp fluted sides and an elegant scalloped rim that gives the mould an unusually attractive shape.

Shelley produced a wide range of quality earthenware and this piece demonstrates the company’s attention to decorative detail. The clean white finish also makes the mould particularly easy to display alongside other vintage pottery.

Shelley French Diamond Jelly Mould

This Size No. 2 mould dates from approximately 1904–1922 and measures around 4 inches tall, 6¼ inches long and 5½ inches wide. It has an approximate capacity of 1.5 pints.

The mould’s unusual form makes it an interesting piece of vintage kitchenalia even when displayed purely as a decorative object. The fluted body creates attractive shadows, while the scalloped opening gives the piece its distinctive French Diamond appearance.

Details

• Maker: Shelley Pottery
• Pattern: French Diamond
• Size: No. 2
• Date: approximately 1904–1922
• Material: white earthenware
• Height: approximately 4 inches
• Length: approximately 6¼ inches
• Width: approximately 5½ inches
• Capacity: approximately 1.5 pints
• Condition: great condition for its age

The mould would look particularly good displayed in a vintage kitchen, country-style interior or pottery collection. Alternatively, collectors of Shelley ceramics may appreciate it as an unusual example of the company’s early kitchenware.

A Collectable Piece of Shelley Pottery

The combination of its early date, distinctive French Diamond design and unusual moulded form gives this piece plenty of character.

If you collect Shelley Pottery, vintage kitchenalia or early 20th-century English ceramics, this is an especially charming example to add to a collection.

You can find more unusual vintage pieces in our Vintage Homewares collection.

This piece is detailed on the Shelley website