Service for six, English ironstone tea pieces by Keeling & Co, Hanley, comprising one lidded teapot and five matching cups. Executed in classic cream/ivory speckled “Stone China” with a refined chocolate-brown band, the set is defined by strong octagonal, faceted geometry that bridges late Art Deco structure and early mid-century modern restraint.
The architectural body lines distinguish this example from standard round-bodied English teaware. The teapot’s paneled construction, angular shoulder, and disciplined banding create a tailored, almost machine-age silhouette, yet the speckled glaze softens the presentation with warmth and depth.
The underside backstamp reads “Keeling & Co,” “Stone China,” “Hanley” “England” and “Handcrafted” placing production firmly within Stoke-on-Trent’s historic pottery district. Based on export marking language and form, this set is most consistent with mid-20th-century manufacture, circa 1940s-1960s.
Keeling & Co, Hanley, Staffordshire, England. Hanley is one of the famed “Six Towns” of Stoke-on-Trent, long regarded as the heartland of English ironstone and Stone China production.
Glazed ironstone / Stone China with applied chocolate banding.
Teapot Height (to lid finial):. 8.9 in
Teapot opening diametre: 5 in across
Cups Height. 3 in tall
Good condition with age-appropriate wear. Light glaze variation and speckling inherent to ironstone production. No obvious structural cracks visible in provided images. Recommend fingertip inspection of rims, spout tip, lid edge, and handles prior to final listing confirmation.
This is authentic mid-20th-century English Stone China from Stoke-on-Trent. It is not contemporary reproduction. The faceted form and export backstamp align with period production.
An architectural English tea service that integrates seamlessly into restrained European modern, quiet luxury kitchens, and curated neutral interiors. Particularly strong styled against walnut, travertine, or linen-draped tables
Service for six, English ironstone tea pieces by Keeling & Co, Hanley, comprising one lidded teapot and five matching cups. Executed in classic cream/ivory speckled “Stone China” with a refined chocolate-brown band, the set is defined by strong octagonal, faceted geometry that bridges late Art Deco structure and early mid-century modern restraint.
The architectural body lines distinguish this example from standard round-bodied English teaware. The teapot’s paneled construction, angular shoulder, and disciplined banding create a tailored, almost machine-age silhouette, yet the speckled glaze softens the presentation with warmth and depth.
The underside backstamp reads “Keeling & Co,” “Stone China,” “Hanley” “England” and “Handcrafted” placing production firmly within Stoke-on-Trent’s historic pottery district. Based on export marking language and form, this set is most consistent with mid-20th-century manufacture, circa 1940s-1960s.
Keeling & Co, Hanley, Staffordshire, England. Hanley is one of the famed “Six Towns” of Stoke-on-Trent, long regarded as the heartland of English ironstone and Stone China production.
Glazed ironstone / Stone China with applied chocolate banding.
Teapot Height (to lid finial):. 8.9 in
Teapot opening diametre: 5 in across
Cups Height. 3 in tall
Good condition with age-appropriate wear. Light glaze variation and speckling inherent to ironstone production. No obvious structural cracks visible in provided images. Recommend fingertip inspection of rims, spout tip, lid edge, and handles prior to final listing confirmation.
This is authentic mid-20th-century English Stone China from Stoke-on-Trent. It is not contemporary reproduction. The faceted form and export backstamp align with period production.
An architectural English tea service that integrates seamlessly into restrained European modern, quiet luxury kitchens, and curated neutral interiors. Particularly strong styled against walnut, travertine, or linen-draped tables
