The Piece

A refined stack of Lenox “Laurent” bread & butter plates in classic ivory bone china, finished by hand with a brilliant 24-karat gold rim. The faces feature an elegant radiating embossed swirl that pulls light to the edge, giving these small plates a surprisingly luxe presence. Minimalist, warm, and unmistakably mid-century Lenox—perfect for pastries, fruit, or layered display.

Design & Construction

→ Form & Style:
Round, low-profile plates with a softly scalloped rim and embossed sunburst/swirl field terminating at a luminous gold band. Clean and modern, designed to mix seamlessly with plain ivory or other Lenox gold-band patterns.

→ Material:
Lenox ivory bone china—light yet durable and slightly translucent—hand-decorated with 24-karat gold at the rim (not microwave-safe).

→ Mark:
Underside printed in gold with the Lenox laurel-wreath “L” and “Made in U.S.A.” Several retain the original silver foil sticker reading “Hand Decorated with 24-K Gold.” Backstamp dates align with mid-century U.S. production.

Dimensions (approx.)

Diameter: 6¼"
Height: ¾"
(Hand-finished pieces may vary slightly.)

History & Provenance

Founded in 1889 in Trenton, New Jersey, Lenox became America’s best-known maker of fine bone china and formal White House services. Introduced in the mid-20th century, Laurent distilled Lenox’s aesthetic to its essentials—creamy ivory, quiet texture, and real gold—suited to the streamlined elegance of post-war American entertaining.

Condition

Excellent vintage condition. Bright glaze, crisp embossing, and continuous gold with only minimal, age-appropriate surface wear; no chips, cracks, or repairs observed. Foil stickers present on some pieces.

Product Details

Why It Belongs in Your Home

These plates add a quiet note of luxury to everyday rituals—espresso and a sweet, a small salad course, or a jewelry catch-dish on a vanity. The embossed swirl brings texture; the genuine gold rim brings glow. Effortlessly mixable, enduringly elegant.