A. E. KEELINGS (FACTORY X) STAFFORDSHIRE HENMAN SHAPE NEW HALL PATTERN 298 COFFEE CUP C.1790
"A good and rare reference example Henman shape coffee cup produced by the recently identified A. E. Keelings, Staffordshire porcelain makers. This porcelain type was previously categorized as "Factory X" - a device previously adopted by collectors of fine early English china to aid grouping and identification of these unmarked New Hall type wares." Antiques Expert Hamilton Bear.
 
References: The Henman Shape: This rare spirally fluted shape with distinctive handle is considered to be unique to Keelings. The full range of teawares in this shape is named Henman after the late Penny Henman who first made the 'connection' with the then a.k.a. "Factory X". This attractive famille rose pattern is also recorded and has been credited to New Hall as pattern 298. On Keelings the factory pattern number is not 'recognised' or known as yet.
Dimensions: height 68 mm max.
Marks: interesting workman's mark as illustrated.
Condition: Two small chips to rim and associated faint trace hairline; a further short brown glaze hairline to inside base of cup that does not penetrate into the body. Still an interesting, rare and collectable reference piece that displays well.
 
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£28.00