{"product_id":"antique-edwin-knowles-blue-floral-creamer-in-mayflower-shape-circa-1924","title":"Antique Edwin Knowles Blue Floral Creamer in Mayflower Shape circa 1924","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMERE COLOR CAN SPEAK TO THE SOUL IN A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS. \u003c\/b\u003eOSCAR WILDE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003e{HISTORY}\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in 1924 by Edwin M. Knowles, this antique blue and white floral creamer features the Mayflower shape, a style that was popular throughout the 1920s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its dynamic design, fluted shape, and squat stature, the Mayflower offered lots of visual appeal on a wide variety of EMK patterns. This creamer features a hand-painted blue striped rim and handle with a border-style design that includes pink and blue flowers along with green swirls and a green and blue banner-type motif. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrisp and clear in decoration, when this handsome charmer debuted, it came with a matching sugar bowl, adding a splash of color and companionship to the tea tray and the table. Made in the calm years following WWI and just before the Great Depression began, this creamer has been pretty fortunate throughout its long life. To achieve antique status without any chips, cracks, or stains and still look so smart on the table is a feat in and of itself, especially considering that it once came with a sweet-natured companion that is no longer around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut just because it is missing its mate, it doesn't mean that this little creamer is relegated to the china cabinet, never to be put into service again. That's a silly thought, especially when its classic color palette looks so great with a wide variety of mix-and-match dishes from all decades of the 20th century. The blue stripe is a classic design feature of many dish patterns from the 1920s through the 1940s, making it a unifying theme for many sets of that era. Pair one blue stripe with another blue stripe, one blue flower with another blue flower, one Edwin Knowles Mayflower shape with another Edwin Knowles Mayflower shape, and you have an interesting and engaging tablescape full of creativity and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's because Edwin M. Knowles made some of the prettiest dishware in the country with patterns that were colorful, feminine, and visually striking. Based in West Virginia between 1900–1963, they were known for their high-quality dishware and attractive styles, with the Mayflower shape being one of their most popular.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo pretty for year-round entertaining and everyday use, we especially love this creamer with other blue and white dishes, nautical themes, and solid shades. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003e{SPECIAL FEATURES}\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard-to-find pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMayflower shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted blue stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColors include navy blue, bubblegum pink, blueberry, olive green, ivory, and bright white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStamped on back with maker's mark and date code\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003e{CONDITION}\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn lovely antique condition, this creamer contains no chips, cracks, spots, or staining. Light crazing hints at its antique age, and its shiny glaze reflects light beautifully. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003e{SIZE}\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 2.75 inches (height) x 5.75 inches (length) x 4 inches (width at widest section) and weighs 6 oz. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edwin M. Knowles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68433152737503,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/8945\/files\/vintage-1920s-blue-floral-creamer-with-blue-stripes-edwin-m-knowles.jpg?v=1794430804","url":"https:\/\/shopinthevintagekitchen.com\/products\/antique-edwin-knowles-blue-floral-creamer-in-mayflower-shape-circa-1924","provider":"In The Vintage Kitchen Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}