Edwin M. Knowles Collector Plate: 'Gifts of Love' by Amy Brackenbury

This is a vintage fine porcelain collector plate issued in 1988 by the Edwin M. Knowles China Company. The plate features a highly detailed, sentiment-driven illustration by artist Amy Brackenbury, part of her 'Gifts of Love' collection. The artwork depicts three ginger tabby kittens nestled among woven wicker baskets and floral surroundings, including yellow and orange marigolds. The kittens are rendered with soft, realistic fur textures and expressive golden eyes. Physically, the plate is approximately 8.5 inches in diameter with a shallow curve and a smooth, glazed finish. The artist's signature 'Amy Brackenbury' is visible in the lower right quadrant in a brownish-red font. The construction involves a high-fire ceramic process with a transfer-ware decal application for the primary art. Visible condition issues include minor surface dust and light glare from photography, but the plate appears to be free of significant chips, cracks, or crazing. It is currently held by a metal spring-loaded plate hanger which, if left too long, can cause minor oxidation or scratching on the rim. The plate likely includes a descriptive backstamp (not visible here) detailing the firing days and Bradex number common for late 20th-century decorative collectibles.