Plates Edwin Knowles Edna Hibel Christmas Collection Peaceful Kingdom 1989

This lot includes three different plates, from 1985-89, the first plate collection created by Edna Hibel, produced by Knowles. All plates have hand applied gold to the rim. Beautiful and vibrant colors throughout. Each plate comes in the original Hibel boxes, with papers/COAs. “The Angels' Message” (1985) Plate No. 8161 B. Bradex Number 84-K41-15.1 "I portrayed the angels as children because Christmas is for families, and for children. If that sense comes through in The Angels' Message, then I'll feel that I accomplished my goal in creating it." -- Edna Hibel. “Peaceful Kingdom” Bradex number: 84-K41-15-5 “The Gift of the Magi” ( 1986) Plate No. 20B Beautiful rich colors. Edwin M. Knowles was born in 1869, the son of Isaac Watt Knowles, founder of Knowles, Taylor & Knowles Co. (one of the largest American pottery companies at the turn of the 20th century). A graduate of Harvard, Edwin took control of Potters Supply Company in East Liverpool, Ohio in 1890. Ten years later, Knowles founded Knowles China Company, which became Edwin M. Knowles China Co; the manufacturing was centered in Chester, West Virginia, but expanded to Newell, WV a decade later. In 1931, the company would consolidate to a single plant in Newell. A good gift or worthy exhibit in any collection of antiques!
 Dimensions: Diameter: 26 cm. 
The plates are in excellent condition. No chips, cracks or repairs. 
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