Lenox Porcelain ~ Fine Quality Giftware

Lenox Porcelain ~ Fine Quality Giftware

In 1859, Walter Scott Lenox was born in Trenton, New Jersey.  Often called "the Staffordshire of America," Trenton supported over 200 potteries near the turn of the century.  

Queen Victoria's influence was falling on the U.S. at that time too, as a love for ornate decorations began to spread among society.

By 1875, Lenox had worked as decorator and designer for several Trenton potteries, including Ott & Brewer (he was the design director) and Willets Manufacturing.  Both potteries produced a version of the cream colored, pearly glazed porcelain made popular by Irish Belleek.

Lenox Spring Dogwood Pillow Vase

In 1889, Lenox Ceramic Art Company opened, offering one of a kind pieces instead of a full line of ceramic items.  Less than ten years later, examples of the fine Lenox ware could be found in the Smithsonian Institution collection.

Lenox continues in the fine quality tradition today, offering a full line of china and giftware.  I am pleased to offer several Lenox Estate found pieces in my OLA shop.

Small Round Bowl Vase   $2.00 on OLA

Contemporary Creamware Serving Dish  $7

Ruffled Top Serving Dish  $7

Heirloom quality.  Super low prices.  OLA is the best place to find anything.

Swirly Top Gold Trimmed Dish  $7

10.5" Tall Bud Vase  $5

Classic Bud Vase $5

Large, PALE GREEN Lenox Cream ware VASE  $10

Many thanks for your business!  Keep shopping on OLA:  Where Buyers & Sellers Meet!

Chloe

Blue Morpho Butterfly Wing Jewelry

Blue Morpho Butterfly Wing Jewelry

Ever seen jewelry made of real butterfly wings?  

Sterling silver ring early 1900s.

Many butterfly wings are iridescent, as is the Blue Morpho.  These tropical butterflies have wings that are a lovely iridescent blue on the top, and brown on the bottom side.  Many were made as souvenirs from tropical climes, South America, Brazil.  

Butterfly wing jewelry is still being made today.  There are many beautiful examples.

I am pleased to offer my collection for auction, which is composed of an assortment of vintage or estate jewelry pieces.  

Pin marked Brazil ~ 1" Tall ~ Silvertone

Bracelets

Note each link is a unique scene, which was reverse-painted on glass, and backed with real Blue Butterfly Wing.

Necklaces

Rings

Much of the contemporary Butterfly wing jewelry is made of the wings of butterflies which were found dead, at the end of their natural lifespans.  I cannot speak for the vintage pieces.

Online Auction (OLA) is the place to get it ALL.  You need something?  Anything.  It is here.  Right now.  At the best prices on the web.

Thanks, Chloe