Description: VERY EARLY 1880s Antique Knowles, Taylor, Knowles White Ironstone with Gold Lines and Floral Decal - Water Pitcher Jug / Ewer / Vase Rare 1880s VERY EARLY Antique Knowles, Taylor & Knowles Iron Stone China 7-½” Water Pitcher / Water Ewer Hotel Toilet Ware Semi-Vitreous White Ware with Gold lines and a lovely floral decal - would make a beautiful vase or decor piece! Part of the original KTK Semi-Vitreous Porcelain line - a piece from before their first 1900 catalog even!Knowles, Taylor & Knowles (KT&K) was a pottery company in East Liverpool, Ohio from 1854 to 1931. The original owners were: Issac Knowles, John Taylor, (Issac's son-in-law) and Homer Knowles (Issac's son). The pottery produced all types of wares from yellow ware, ironstone, and semi-vitreous dinnerware, but it is best known for the light-weight, translucent Lotus Ware. Produced mainly in the 1890s, Lotus was meant to compete with the successfull Belleek porcelain made in Ireland. High cost and breakage forced K&TK to halt production of Lotus. KT&K is not to be confused with Knowles China of Newell, WV. Even though Edwin M. Knowles of Knowles China was the son of Issac, the two companies operated independently of each other. In 1929, KT&K merged with several other potteries to form the American China Corporation, but the company folded due to the Great Depression. Use this piece as a collectible décor set or to add to your antique KTK collection (including other designs of this pitcher!) - we have lots of collectible pieces in the store - see link below! We do combine shipping if purchasing more than any one listing in the store. Condition: Very good antique condition. No chips or cracks. Some expected under the glaze crazing, common with antique pottery. White glaze and gold decaling is bright with some wear from use and handling - in very good shape for age of piece. Flower decal is still bright as well. Very good condition overall. See all pictures. We have lots of antique American made ceramic pieces (including very rare ones) in the store if you are looking to expand your collection! https://www.ebay.com/str/dishesdogsdreams See photos for details Ships via USPS Selling off a HUGE Homer Laughlin China Company and antique American Made Ceramic Pottery Collection! We have many more HLC pieces! Be sure to check out our store for even more HLC items - with more items coming each week: https://www.ebay.com/str/dishesdogsdreams Fiesta®, Fiesta, Fiestaware, The Fiesta® Tableware Company, HLC, dinnerware, vintage pottery, antique pottery, Harlequin, Kitchen Kraft, Newell, East Liverpool, Riviera, specialty ware, HLCCA, Laughlin Art China, West Virginia pottery, Premium Stone China, Laughlin Bros, Victor, Eagle Over Lion
Price: 79.85 USD
Location: Birchwood, Wisconsin
End Time: 2024-10-27T13:33:53.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Features: Decorative
Handmade: No
Pattern: Blue and Black Lines
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
Production Technique: Factory Production
Item Height: 7-1/2"
Vintage: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Origin: Newell, WV
Material: Ceramic
Year Manufactured: 1880
Model: Pitcher
Product Line: Semi-Vitreous White Ware
Shape: Abstract
Finish: Glossy
Production Style: Factory Production
Brand: Knowles, Taylor, Knowles
Style: Art Deco
Antique: Yes
Color: White
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Backstamp: Printed
Theme: American
Type: Pitcher
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original