Who would not like flowers all the year? Norman Taylor

{HISTORY}

A lot was happening in world events when this platter came into being. The date was December, 1936. Edward VIII abdicated the throne in England. Eugene O'Neill won the Nobel Prize for Literature. The future Pope Francis was born in Buenos Aires. The president of Cuba was impeached and Mary Tyler Moore was born in Brooklyn. Also born, was this round floral platter in the pottery of Edwin Knowles in Newell, West Virginia. With its pretty floral design and art deco style shape it was the creative product of one of the largest china-making companies in the United States, Edwin Knowles who produced dishware for home and hotel use.

The unique Yorktown design shape featured a cross-stitch embroidery pattern and swirl shaped handles with a center bouquet of pansies. Stylish, colorful and creative, this platter was originally intended as a chop plate but can also be used for all sorts of serving possibilities like a snack tray, hors d'oeuvres holder or a cake platter. Getting ready to celebrate its 100th birthday in the next decade, it's fun to imagine all the kitchen adventures this platter has had over its 80+years of life. Now, a rare hard-to-find pattern, it is a unique jewel in the vintage kitchen that is fun for both use and display.

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

- Embroidery cross-stitch design

- Rare pattern

- Stamped on the back with manufacturer's mark and date

{CONDITION}

No chips or cracks. There is some rubbing around the gold rims, crazing, a few light stains and a few pit marks due to age. 

{SIZE}

Measures 11.5" inches (width x 10.5" inches (length) and weighs 1.75lbs

{FOR THE COLLECTOR}

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