Do you have “by Lenox” of “Lenox” ?
🏺 Your Backstamp Reads:
Green wreath surrounding an L
The word “Lenox” (not “by Lenox”)
The phrase “Made in U.S.A.”
So it’s:
🟢 Green wreath + L
Lenox
Made in U.S.A.
📅 Date Range
✅ Approximately 1953 – early 1980s
Here’s why:
The green wreath mark was originally used from 1906 onward.
The “Made in U.S.A.” line was added around 1931.
But around 1953, Lenox dropped “by Lenox” and changed the text under the wreath to simply “Lenox – Made in U.S.A.”
This continued until the early 1980s, when the backstamp was simplified further or printed in gold instead of green.
So your version is post-1953 but still before overseas production — definitely U.S.-made in Trenton, NJ.
🇺🇸 Manufacturing
Produced entirely in Trenton, New Jersey
True Lenox ivory bone china (not ceramic or imported porcelain)
Handmade and kiln-fired — the same quality as earlier green-mark eras, just newer branding
💰 Collectibility
Considered vintage mid-century to early-modern Lenox
Common on many beloved patterns (e.g. Harvest, Eternal, Citation Gold, Ming, Weatherly)
Market value depends on trim and pattern:
Everyday pieces: $10 – 25 per plate
Serving pieces / teapots / bowls: $40 – 150+
Still desirable because Made in U.S.A. confirms the Trenton production era, which collectors prefer.
