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The History of Lenox Pottery
Lenox pottery is one of the world's oldest and most beautiful chinaware. The first Lenox pottery ever created was crafted out by Walter Scott Lenox in 1889. At first, Walter Lenox served as Trenton Pottery's decorator and designer in 1875. The Ott & Brewer Company then hired his service as its design director six years after.
In 1889, Walter Lenox opened his very own pottery company the Lenox's Ceramic Art Company. The business was different from other pottery companies because its working area was structured as an art studio, rather than a factory. Its original employees were only 18 at that time. Among its first pieces were the vases, pitchers, and the tea sets. The world famous Smithsonian Institution (a gathering of scientific and cultural institutes), which is based in Washington, DC, displayed some of Lenox Pottery's best pieces in 1897.
Lenox Pottery's Autumn Dinnerware pattern, which is one of America's most admired pottery-mold, was introduced in 1918. This pattern was characterized by its skillfully crafted floral motifs with colored autumn flower jewels. Some of its pieces include the fruit & soup bowls, plates, mugs, creamer, pepper & salt shakers, sauce boat stand, and the coffeepot.
At present, aside from making chinaware, Lenox also ventured into producing jewelries such as bracelets, earrings, watches, and rings. Among its bestseller rings include the Mother's Little Gems Ring, Tweety Heart Key Ring, Sparkling Heart Ring, Eternal Elegance Ring, Platinum Celebrations Ring, Classic Lenox Ring, Jack Daniel's Ring, and the Hollywood Glamour Cocktail Ring.
Lenox pottery also has various item collectibles. Lenox's Halloween Collectibles include the carefully crafted pieces of the 12 5/8 inch tall Trick or Treat Tree in 24 karat gold, the handpainted 13 inch tall Lighted Halloween Tree, the 9 3/4" tall Stack-O'- Pumpkins Halloween Bowls, and the Lighted Witch Figurine with candelabra bulb.
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