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Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: Keith on June 08, 2009, 01:27:13 PM
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The one is 15-1/2'' platter,the other is an 8'' plate.I have seen the mark on the bottom so i'm sure it's nothing uncommon,but i would like to know how old they are, also if they have any value.The mark says Semi Vitreous,EDWIN M KNOWLES.I notice that they both have a ''spiderweb'' effect in the finish.Were they made that way?
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Knowles is really good about dating it product. There should be a series of numbers under the hallmarks the year date should be there. Knowles have a semi Collector base, not real big but the really good shape ones will sell in the $20.00 range. As for the Spiderweb effect, that is called grazing, which is really common with knowles products.
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Which does raise a question about Knowles product. I have acquired lots of knowles over the past few months, all seem to have the issue of grazing and also brown spots. Is this a quality issue of knowles or just that they were common and abused liked washed in a dishwasher. The reason I have so many is I thought they were something old and special so I bought them. then after learning about them I find they are kinda mediocore in value. I know another rookie question ;D