Edwin M. Knowles Floral Pattern Bowl

A vintage ceramic serving bowl or large soup bowl manufactured by Edwin M. Knowles. The bowl is cream-colored and features a wide decorative band along the rim. This band consists of clusters of pink roses and smaller blue and yellow flowers, interspersed with ornate gold scrollwork or cartouche-like elements. The edge of the bowl is finished with a gold trim.

This bowl is identified as a product of the Edwin M. Knowles China Company, an American pottery known for semi-vitreous dinnerware produced primarily in the first half of the 20th century. The pattern features a classic floral motif with roses and other small flowers, accented by gold scrollwork or cartouche designs and a gold rim, typical of mid-century tableware. The appraisal value is based on sales of similar individual bowls by Edwin M. Knowles in good, used condition, assuming no significant chips, cracks, crazing, or wear to the gold. The specific pattern name is not identifiable from the image alone, which can influence value; however, most individual Knowles bowls of common floral patterns are relatively accessible. Market demand for individual pieces like this is usually driven by collectors seeking to complete sets or those appreciating vintage American dinnerware. More sought-after or rare patterns would command higher prices.