Lot #45: Huge Shelley Fine Bone China oval swirled centerpiece/fruit bowl

Shelley Fine Bone China oval swirled centerpiece/fruit bowl in the rare, late 19th-century/early 20th-century "Late Foley" geometric ribbon pattern (Model #7037). Manufacturer: Shelley Potteries (Stamped "Late Foley - Shelley - England")Pattern / Model Number: #7037Era: Circa 1910–1925 (Early Shelley period following the transition from Wileman & Co.) Type: Large Scalloped Oval Centerpiece Bowl / Fruit Serving Bowl Visual & Compositional Features Form: Features a deeply scalloped, wavy rim with a dynamic, spiral swirled/fluted body base. Decoration: Elegantly adorned with swags of hand-painted magenta-pink rose bouquets. These are draped beneath a classical Art Nouveau turquoise-blue geometric border interlinked by flowing ochre-yellow ribbons and bows. Trim: The rim and fluted base ridges are highlighted by a delicate, sponged or painted soft blue trim. Condition Observations Structure: The structural body shows no visible hairline cracks, heavy deep-set crazing, or composite repairs. Surface Paint: The pink transfer roses and blue borders retain excellent color saturation. Basal Rim: The unglazed ground foot shows typical light shelf-wear discoloration from sitting on a surface over time, but it remains structurally whole without chips. Overall in good condition. Large heavy pice. Pickup category timeslot {A}