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Posted 8 years ago
CastAwaysI…
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Picked up this amazing set and can't seem to get a confirmation on whether it is Lenox? I haven't found anything with cranes. Also, I had the metal tested and it is cobalt. This has me very confused :-)
Thanks for any info!
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Why did you think it was made by Lenox?
It is porcelain not glass, right?
Thanks for the welcome guys! I didn't expect to see answers so quickly!
The blue is porcelain and a bit heavy, which made me think early Lenox. But after tons of research on the internet.....I am still 100% clueless.
I can not find a marking, cartouche or anything on this piece. I have gone over it with a magnifying glass and some serious lighting. The cranes aren't showing up in any searches either.......ugghhh!
Thanks for everyone's input!!
Denise
The crane is a revered bird in Japan, and I am guessing that is where it originated from, however many European potteries copied that Japanese style in the 18-19th centuries. It is very well made, of high quality with the raise relief detailing. It may have been a commissioned, one of a kind piece for a person of importance.
What is the history you know of? Cobalt is a mineral often used in blue glazes, but you had the metal tested as being cobalt based, which means it should be magnetic, so test it with a magnet. It is still probably gold plated. Germany was an early producer of the metal, and of course the source of some exquisite ceramics too.
P.S. Welcome to Collectors Weekly!
I will see what I can find out, but this is definitely something special!
Mary
I thought they were flamingoes with the leg up.
Mary,
Thank you so much!!!!
Denise