{"product_id":"edwin-m-knowles-the-jupiter-romantic-age-of-steam-collector-plate","title":"Edwin M. Knowles \"The Jupiter\" Collector Plate – The Romantic Age of Steam – R. E. Pierce – Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp data-section-id=\"1wcb6wk\" data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"777\" 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 Jupiter, one of America's most historically significant steam locomotives. Produced as part of The Romantic Age of Steam collector plate series and limited to 150 firing days, this decorative plate commemorates the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad and one of the defining moments in American transportation history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"4qlvpr\" data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eEdwin M. Knowles \"The Jupiter\"\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eCelebrate one of America's most famous historic locomotives with this limited-edition Edwin M. Knowles collector plate featuring \u003cstrong data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eThe Jupiter\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eseventh issue\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003eThe Romantic Age of Steam\u003c\/strong\u003e series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003eCreated from original artwork by railroad artist \u003cstrong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eR. E. Pierce\u003c\/strong\u003e, this decorative porcelain plate portrays the legendary Central Pacific Railroad locomotive \u003cstrong data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003eJupiter\u003c\/strong\u003e as it steams through the rugged American West. Best known for its role in the historic \u003cstrong data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003eGolden Spike Ceremony\u003c\/strong\u003e at Promontory Summit, Utah, the Jupiter became a lasting symbol of the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad. Pierce's vivid artwork captures the locomotive's distinctive appearance and celebrates one of the most important achievements in American railroad history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003eProduced by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003eEdwin M. Knowles China Company\u003c\/strong\u003e, this collector plate was manufactured as a limited edition restricted to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1729\"\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=\"1822\" data-end=\"1981\"\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=\"1983\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003eThis example bears Plate Number 1471A and Bradex Number 84-K41-135.7, identifying it as the seventh issue in the Edwin M. Knowles \u003cem data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003eThe Romantic Age of Steam\u003c\/em\u003e collector plate series.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1xemshg\" data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2198\"\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2614\"\u003eBuilt in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003e1868\u003c\/strong\u003e for the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003eCentral Pacific Railroad\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003eJupiter\u003c\/strong\u003e earned its place in American history on \u003cstrong data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003eMay 10, 1869\u003c\/strong\u003e, when it participated in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2383\"\u003eGolden Spike Ceremony\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2414\"\u003ePromontory Summit, Utah\u003c\/strong\u003e. Together with Union Pacific's locomotive \u003cstrong data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2468\"\u003eNo. 119\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Jupiter marked the completion of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2546\"\u003eFirst Transcontinental Railroad\u003c\/strong\u003e, permanently linking the eastern and western United States by rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"3007\"\u003eThe completion of the transcontinental railroad transformed travel, commerce, and communication across the nation, dramatically reducing cross-country travel times and helping unite a rapidly growing country. Although the original Jupiter was later scrapped, faithful operating replicas preserve its legacy today, making it one of the most recognizable steam locomotives in American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3009\" data-end=\"3012\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1fah8gx\" data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3024\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3417\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zvc1uf\" data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3058\"\u003eEdwin M. Knowles China Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hss41f\" data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3093\"\u003eOriginal artwork by R. E. Pierce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b4dyq6\" data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3118\"\u003eTitle: \u003cstrong data-start=\"3103\" data-end=\"3118\"\u003eThe Jupiter\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"virn3p\" data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3158\"\u003eSeries: \u003cstrong data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3158\"\u003eThe Romantic Age of Steam\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ttz1c6\" data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3174\"\u003eSeventh Issue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19wutu0\" data-start=\"3175\" data-end=\"3192\"\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ghony9\" data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3221\"\u003eLimited to 150 firing days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rh9agy\" data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3254\"\u003eFine porcelain collector plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mrrfo3\" data-start=\"3255\" data-end=\"3292\"\u003eApproximately 8¼ inches in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n5qmcu\" data-start=\"3293\" data-end=\"3319\"\u003eDecorative display plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11eifue\" data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3353\"\u003eOriginal manufacturer backstamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vut2hh\" data-start=\"3354\" data-end=\"3387\"\u003eBradex Number: \u003cstrong data-start=\"3371\" data-end=\"3387\"\u003e84-K41-135.7\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5po5p6\" data-start=\"3388\" data-end=\"3417\"\u003eIndividually numbered plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3419\" data-end=\"3422\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1aex439\" data-start=\"3424\" data-end=\"3435\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3437\" data-end=\"3465\"\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3467\" data-end=\"3607\"\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=\"3609\" data-end=\"3612\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1shf3ef\" data-start=\"3614\" data-end=\"3643\"\u003eMrs. Bones Research Library\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3645\" data-end=\"3702\"\u003eWe've extensively researched this collector plate series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3704\" data-end=\"3759\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3704\" data-end=\"3759\"\u003eRead the complete Research \u0026amp; Provenance Guide here:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3761\" data-end=\"3813\"\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=\"3761\" data-end=\"3813\"\u003eThe Romantic Age of Steam Collector Plate Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3815\" data-end=\"3854\"\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=\"3815\" data-end=\"3854\"\u003eResearch Library No. MBRL-2026-0007\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edwin M. 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