Lifton S Ceramics

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Lifton s ceramics.

Founded by hungarian sportswear designer george zoltan lefton lefton china of chicago illinois. Lefton died in 1996 and the lefton company was sold in 2001 after 60 years of producing some of america s most popular collectibles and kitchenware. 1960 s lefton ceramics japan porcelain planter blue baby shoes 03896. For more than 60 years lefton china has been an importer of fine china products.

Lot of 2 vintage lefton s ceramic cat figurines. Lefton trademark exclusive japan. Red label with gold or silver trim surrounding a crown that reads lefton china hand painted reg u s. Off 1960 1983.

Most importantly the quality remained high. Lefton white cat long haired sitting persian figurine blue eyes pink ears 1514. Lefton was one of the first american businessmen to work with these manufacturers. Customs services and international tracking provided.

Founded by hungarian sportswear designer george zoltan lefton lefton china of chicago illinois imported porcelain decorative objects such as figurines and head vases as well as kitchen wares such as cookie jars and salt and pepper shakers from postwar japan from 1945 through 1953 these pieces were stamped with the words made in occupied japan. Lefton china continued to be produced in japan until the 1970s. Large crimson label with gold or silver trim encircling a crown that reads lefton hand painted made in japan 1953 1960. Vintage porcelain lot of 5 cats 1 planter shafford norleans lefton parma japan.

Production in the 1980s and beyond moved to taiwan and malaysia. A number of pieces are popular collectibles particularly during the period in which lefton s products were made in occupied japan. The first lefton imported occupied japan ceramics arrived in the united states in 1946. Favorite add to.

The miyawo company was a leading supplier during the late 1940s. 2 vintage lefton ceramics dog cat figurinesin red shoes. Following lefton s death in may 1996 magda lefton george s wife assumed the presidency of the.