{"product_id":"edwin-m-knowles-the-crescent-romantic-age-of-steam-collector-plate","title":"Edwin M. Knowles \"The Crescent\" Collector Plate – The Romantic Age of Steam – R. E. Pierce – Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp data-section-id=\"1844p0p\" data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"726\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eCrafted of fine porcelain by the Edwin M. Knowles China Company, this limited-edition collector plate features R. E. Pierce's dramatic artwork depicting The Crescent, one of America's most distinguished Southern passenger trains. Produced as part of The Romantic Age of Steam collector plate series and limited to 150 firing days, this decorative plate celebrates the elegance, reliability, and rich history of rail travel through the American South.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1svwyfm\" data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"762\"\u003eEdwin M. Knowles \"The Crescent\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eCelebrate one of America's most celebrated Southern passenger trains with this limited-edition Edwin M. Knowles collector plate featuring \u003cstrong data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"918\"\u003eThe Crescent\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"939\"\u003efifth issue\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eThe Romantic Age of Steam\u003c\/strong\u003e series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003eCreated from original artwork by railroad artist \u003cstrong data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eR. E. Pierce\u003c\/strong\u003e, this decorative porcelain plate portrays the legendary Southern Railway's Crescent racing through the night beneath a plume of steam. The dramatic artwork captures the locomotive's strength and timeless elegance, reflecting the prestige that made the Crescent one of the South's finest passenger trains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003eProduced by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eEdwin M. Knowles China Company\u003c\/strong\u003e, this collector plate was manufactured as a limited edition restricted to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003e150 firing days\u003c\/strong\u003e and bears its original manufacturer backstamp, Bradex number, and individual plate number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003eWhether displayed in a railroad collection, office, train room, or Americana display, this piece is an outstanding tribute to the romance of steam railroading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003eThis example bears Plate Number 6983A and Bradex Number 84-K41-135.5, identifying it as the fifth issue in the Edwin M. Knowles \u003cem data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003eThe Romantic Age of Steam\u003c\/em\u003e collector plate series.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1xemshg\" data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2322\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003eCrescent\u003c\/strong\u003e traces its heritage to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003eSouthern Railway\u003c\/strong\u003e, serving as one of the South's premier passenger trains between \u003cstrong data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003eNew York City and New Orleans\u003c\/strong\u003e. Known for its dependable service, refined accommodations, and scenic route through the eastern United States, the Crescent became a symbol of Southern hospitality and first-class rail travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2677\"\u003eIntroduced in the late nineteenth century and modernized throughout the steam era, the Crescent connected major cities across the Southeast while carrying generations of travelers between the Northeast and the Gulf Coast. Today, the Crescent name continues through \u003cstrong data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2610\"\u003eAmtrak's Crescent\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving the legacy of one of America's great passenger trains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2682\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1fah8gx\" data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2694\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"3086\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zvc1uf\" data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"2728\"\u003eEdwin M. Knowles China Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hss41f\" data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2763\"\u003eOriginal artwork by R. E. Pierce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ykcjps\" data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2789\"\u003eTitle: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2789\"\u003eThe Crescent\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"virn3p\" data-start=\"2790\" data-end=\"2829\"\u003eSeries: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2800\" data-end=\"2829\"\u003eThe Romantic Age of Steam\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1me4zdw\" data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2843\"\u003eFifth Issue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19wutu0\" data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2861\"\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ghony9\" data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"2890\"\u003eLimited to 150 firing days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rh9agy\" data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"2923\"\u003eFine porcelain collector plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mrrfo3\" data-start=\"2924\" data-end=\"2961\"\u003eApproximately 8¼ inches in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n5qmcu\" data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"2988\"\u003eDecorative display plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11eifue\" data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"3022\"\u003eOriginal manufacturer backstamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vut42f\" data-start=\"3023\" data-end=\"3056\"\u003eBradex Number: \u003cstrong data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3056\"\u003e84-K41-135.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5po5p6\" data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3086\"\u003eIndividually numbered plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3088\" data-end=\"3091\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1aex439\" data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3104\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3106\" data-end=\"3134\"\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3136\" data-end=\"3276\"\u003eNo chips, cracks, or repairs observed during inspection. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the item description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3278\" data-end=\"3281\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1shf3ef\" data-start=\"3283\" data-end=\"3312\"\u003eMrs. Bones Research Library\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3314\" data-end=\"3371\"\u003eWe've extensively researched this collector plate series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3373\" data-end=\"3428\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3373\" data-end=\"3428\"\u003eRead the complete Research \u0026amp; Provenance Guide here:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3430\" data-end=\"3482\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mrsbonescuriocupboard.com\/blogs\/mrs-bones-research-library\/the-romantic-age-of-steam-collector-plate-series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3430\" data-end=\"3482\"\u003eThe Romantic Age of Steam Collector Plate Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3523\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mrsbonescuriocupboard.com\/blogs\/mrs-bones-research-library\/the-romantic-age-of-steam-collector-plate-series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3523\"\u003eResearch Library No. MBRL-2026-0007\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edwin M. 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