{"product_id":"floral-rose-saucer-edwin-m-knowles-china-co-american-semi-vitreous-china-c-1920s-1930s-set-of-5","title":"Floral Rose Saucer, Edwin M. Knowles China Co., American Semi-Vitreous China, c. 1920s–1930s (Set of 5)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFloral Rose Saucer, Edwin M. Knowles China Co., American Semi-Vitreous China, c. 1920s–1930s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis floral saucer was produced by the \u003cstrong\u003eEdwin M. Knowles China Company\u003c\/strong\u003e during the early decades of the 20th century, a period when American ceramic makers refined the balance between decorative tradition and everyday function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncircling the rim, soft pink rose sprays unfold against a warm ivory ground, framed by a gently scalloped edge. The floral transfer is delicate but deliberate, offering visual richness without excess. It is unmistakably early 20th century in tone: romantic, restrained, and designed for daily ritual rather than display alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from semi-vitreous china, this saucer reflects Knowles’ focus on durability paired with refinement. The glaze has a smooth, luminous finish, while the molded scalloped rim adds movement and softness to the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned originally as part of a tea service, the recessed well anchors a cup securely, though the saucer stands comfortably on its own as a decorative object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Edwin M. Knowles China Company was an important American manufacturer in the early 1900s, producing tableware for both domestic households and commercial use. Knowles pieces are recognized for their reliable construction and approachable ornamentation, bridging Victorian floral traditions and the lighter sensibilities that emerged between the wars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe backstamp reading \u003cstrong\u003e“Edwin M. Knowles China Co. – Semi-Vitreous – Made in U.S.A.”\u003c\/strong\u003e places this piece confidently in the \u003cstrong\u003e1920s–1930s\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition. Light surface wear and age-appropriate marks consistent with use. No cracks or structural damage observed. Floral decoration remains well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ Maker: Edwin M. Knowles China Company\u003cbr\u003e→ Origin: United States\u003cbr\u003e→ Date: c. 1920s–1930s\u003cbr\u003e→ Material: Semi-vitreous china\u003cbr\u003e→ Form: Saucer\u003cbr\u003e→ Decoration: Pink rose floral transfer with scalloped rim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece offers a quiet elegance that layers naturally into a collected interior. It works equally well as a traditional saucer, a jewelry dish, or a small decorative accent on open shelving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt brings softness, history, and subtle ornament without demanding attention. A modest object, but one rooted in the rituals of early 20th-century American domestic life.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42776406491241,"sku":null,"price":75.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/EdwinKnowlsVitrousantiqueplate.jpg?v=1766986797","url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/products\/floral-rose-saucer-edwin-m-knowles-china-co-american-semi-vitreous-china-c-1920s-1930s-set-of-5","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}