Featured HELP! Knowles Taylor and knowles unknown toilet set

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  1. Nick Soapdish

    Nick Soapdish New Member

    I received this set from my grandfather who is extremely knowledgeable about antiques but has never been able to find this set (that I am aware of). I have also looked and can’t find it around. Granted, I’m new at this, but I was hoping someone here might be able to help me. Attached is the set (the flutes aren’t part of it obviously).

    I appreciate any help!
     

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  2. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Welcome Nick. The fact you have a complete set is pretty rare,but from what I can see this is a mass produced item of not especially high quality. Pretty enough,but not especially valuable. Just my opinion and I could be wrong so wait for others.
     
  3. Nick Soapdish

    Nick Soapdish New Member

    I’ve got this on the bottom. Idk if that is of any help...
     

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  4. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    Closer up pictures would be better. Could we please see what the bottoms look like?

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  5. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    Thanks, we posted at the same time!
     
  6. i need help

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  7. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    "American made & marked by the K.T. & K. Co. = "Knowles, Taylor and Knowles Co." of East Liverpool Ohio. (est. 1854 to 1929)

    Eagle under Monogram bottom Marks for K.T. & K. Co. with Semi - Vitreous Porcelain surround are circa ????, using first date system with last number designating the Year."

    So, MADE IN U.S.A. :cat: I don't know what year, I didn't use their date system.
     
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  8. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    Seems the company made toiletry items, bed pans, pitchers and bowls too..
     
  9. Nick Soapdish

    Nick Soapdish New Member

    Right, I just can’t seem to find this pattern anywhere to get an idea of worth. Not planning on selling it as it’s been in the family for a little while, plus I really like the look of it in the house :)
     
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  11. dgbjwc

    dgbjwc Well-Known Member

    Welcome, Nick - The mark dates the set to 1907 to about 1915. Many of these sets did not have pattern names.
    Don
     
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  12. Nick Soapdish

    Nick Soapdish New Member

    I saw this and looked under toilet set because it sounds like it might be the correct pattern but I don’t see and photos.
     
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  13. Christmasjoy

    Christmasjoy Well-Known Member

    WELCOME Nick !!! ... Pretty set, Very Nice, Joy. :)
     
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  14. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

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    I would guess that 1689 is on all the pieces and the number after the slash is different.

    Usually this means:
    The pattern number is 1689
    24 would be the shape.

    As noted many of the early patterns were not named. And I would guess that Wash Sets more than likely never had pattern names.

    Do you have the wash bowl?
     
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  15. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    NICE set.....lucky to have all the pieces!!!!:):):):)
     
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  16. judy

    judy Well-Known Member

    Hi Nick!

    Welcome to Antiquers........

    Lovely set.......as a family heirloom it is priceless.

    Have you checked out completed KTK items on eBay for comparison pricing?
     
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  17. say_it_slowly

    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

    Replacements shows the Taylor Smith Taylor 1689 pattern (not Knowles)and maybe you can tell if the pattern is similar to yours. It's what came up when I put in the pattern number and doesn't look right to me.

    It's funny where your head goes sometimes. I've been engrossed in trying to select items to remodel for a bathroom and every time I look at your post I read toilet seat instead of set:rolleyes:.
    https://www.replacements.com/webquote/tst1689.htm
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  18. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    AND I did forget to say WELCOME to ANTIQUERS, Nick!!!!
     
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