Kensington
Fine Art Pottery Ltd |
Location and period of operation:
Kensington Fine Art Pottery Co |
Hanley |
1892 |
1899 |
George Bevington and Arthur John Bevington at the Kensington Works, St. James Street,
Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, earthenware and Parian manufacturers.previously: the Kensington works (amongst others) were operated by a John Bevington (presumably the father) from c.1872 until his death in 1892
when George and Arthur took over the Kensington Works.Subsequently: from c.1922 to 1937 the Kensington works were operated by a company named Kensington Pottery Ltd
(at the moment I'm not sure who operated the works from 1899 to 1922)
more on the Bevington family of potters
the Kensington Works on St. James Street, Hanley- click picture for more -
pair of Kensington Fine Art Pottery vases
Kensington Fine Art Pottery pots with lids
Initials & marks used on ware for identification:
K. F. A. P. Co
typical
mark with crown above KFA
and a larger 'P' within the 'Co'
Bankruptcy notice:
Notice of meeting of creditors
of the Kensington Fine Art Company
held at the North Stafford Hotel on 13th July 1899
Notice to creditors of the
Kensington Fine Art Company
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