See the Potteries List section for the St Philip’s Pottery 2
They probably took over the Pottery run by Joseph Hill.
| 1772-74 | Henderson, Rice and Keene ran the St Philip’s Pottery 2. |
It seems likely that the Pottery was taken over by Josiah Duffett in about 1780.
| 1772 | 3 Sep. ‘To be sold … Together or Separate. Several rich and valuable Closes of Meadow and Pasture Land … situate on the side of the River Avon within the parish of St Philip and Jacob … Also a large and commodious well built Pottery, with a large Yard and Sheds, landing stank, and every other conveniency, situate on the Bank of the River aforesaid, now let to Messrs. Henderson, Rice and Keenes … Also several tenements situate in or near Avon-Street, aforesaid. Apply to Mr Joseph Hill in Avon Street’ (BG). |
| 1772 | 17 Sep. ‘For Sale by Auction … Lot 3 All that Pottery Sheds and Premises … now let to Messrs. Henderson, Rice and Keenes … at the Yearly Rent of £30’ (BG). |
| 1773 | 4 Jan. Tho. Keene and Co. exported 560 pieces of earthenware to Dublin (PB-EXP). |
| 1773 | 4 Apr. T. Keene and Co. exported 2000 pieces of earthenware to Philadelphia (PB-EXP). |
| 1773 | 17 Dec. T. Keene and Co. exported 200 pieces of earthenware to Corunna (PB-EXP). |
| 1774 | 2 Jun and 16 Jun. A sale of property including: ‘Lot 1 All that Pottery Sheds and Premises situated on the Banks of the River Avon … now let to Messrs. Henderson, Rice and Keene, for a term of 21 years, commencing the 24th Day of June 1772 …’ (BG). |