1882–1922
W. B. Hanley
W. B. Hanley FRUIT is the pattern name 1882 -1922
earthenware · Hanley, England
FRUIT is the pattern name
Pottery & porcelain
William Bennett (Hanley) Ltd marks
Hanley, England, United Kingdom · 1882–1937 · 10 marks.
- Active years
- 1882–1937
- Country
- United Kingdom
- City / region
- Hanley, England
- Products
- earthenware
- Marks
- 10
Dated marks & timeline
10 marks
1882–1922
W Bennett Hanley
W Bennett Hanley Kolo is the pattern name 1882 -1922
earthenware · Hanley, England
Kolo is the pattern name
c. 1899–1922
Guaranteed to conform to GOVT standards to prevent lead poisoning. William Bennett Hanley
The source dates this mark approximately 1899–1922.
earthenware · Hanley, England
The mark advertises conformity to government standards intended to prevent lead poisoning. The source notes that the example is a wash bowl.
c. 1910–1920
W Bennett Hanley
W Bennett Hanley 'Vana Ware' is a trade name likely c. 1910-1920
earthenware · Hanley, England
'Vana Ware' is a trade name likely
c. 1922–1937
William Bennett (Hanley) Limited England
William Bennett (Hanley) Limited England printed mark used c. 1922-37
printed · earthenware · Hanley, England
1930–1937
WB Cleve Ware Made in England
WB C leve Ware Made in England Godden records this printed mark used 1930-37 the name 'Cleve' comes from the Cleveland Works where Bennett manufactured
printed · earthenware · Hanley, England
c. 1930–1939
William Bennett (Hanley) Ltd England Mabel V Hodgkiss
Mabel V. Hodgkiss designed and decorated wares for the factory during the 1930s.
earthenware · Hanley, England
From 1930
Cleve Art Ware W. Bennett (Hanley) Ltd
The Cleve ware trade name was introduced in 1930 and named after Cleveland Works.
earthenware · Hanley, England
Some marks include three arrows; the source does not establish their origin.
Undated
W B H
earthenware · Hanley, England
'H' is for the pottery town of Hanley, where the factory was located some marks include a mark which resembles triple arrows - the reason/origin of this mark is unknown
Undated
W. Bennett Hanley
earthenware · Hanley, England
some marks include a mark which resembles triple arrows - the reason/origin of this mark is unknown
About William Bennett (Hanley) Ltd
William Bennett manufactured earthenware at Cleveland Works, Hanley, purpose-built for him in 1880. The business became William Bennett (Hanley) Ltd in 1922. In the 1930s Mabel V. Hodgkiss designed and decorated Art Deco wares. Manufacturing stopped in 1937 and the company was dissolved on 16 December 1938.
Also known as: William Bennett