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William Bennett (Hanley) Ltd mark: W Bennett Hanley, c. 1910–1920
Mark details
- Period
- c. 1910–1920
- Wording
- W Bennett Hanley
- Material
- earthenware
- Place
- Hanley, England
Dating cue
W Bennett Hanley 'Vana Ware' is a trade name likely c. 1910-1920
Notes
'Vana Ware' is a trade name likely
Other William Bennett (Hanley) Ltd marks



c. 1899–1922
Guaranteed to conform to GOVT standards to prevent lead poisoning. William Bennett Hanley
The source dates this mark approximately 1899–1922.

c. 1922–1937
William Bennett (Hanley) Limited England
William Bennett (Hanley) Limited England printed mark used c. 1922-37

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

c. 1930–1939
William Bennett (Hanley) Ltd England Mabel V Hodgkiss
Mabel V. Hodgkiss designed and decorated wares for the factory during the 1930s.
