Knowles, Taylor & Knowles, large oval serving platter, ca. 1900-1920s
Entry/Object ID
2017.49.8.3
Description
Knowles, Taylor & Knowles, large oval serving platter, ca. 1900-1920s. The oval serving dish features a floral design of pink roses, and green leaves set against a black band encircling the edge. Underneath the dish is a manufacturer's initials of "KT&K/S___V/CHINA/P.F.G." The initials indicate that the dish is semi-vitreous which means it is a type of ceramic made of material that is an ironstone and porcelain. It is considered china dinnerware but it is not fine china, nor entirely a true porcelain. KT&K is was considered one of the largest American manufacturers of china, other dinnerware and goods between 1850-1930s. With crazing found throughout, brown discoloration , and scratches on the bottom of the base, it is still in good condition overall.