Lenox 1980 Annual Limited Edition Black-Throated Blue Warbler Plate

1980/USA

Lenox, Inc. is an American manufacturer of porcelain and china, founded in 1889 by Walter Scott Lenox. The company is renowned for its high-quality tableware, giftware, and collectible items, often featuring intricate designs and collaborations with artists. Lenox has a long-standing tradition of producing official state dinnerware for the White House, underscoring its prestige in American decorative arts.

Edward Marshall Boehm was a prominent American sculptor known for his lifelike porcelain sculptures of birds and animals. His work gained international acclaim, and Lenox collaborated with his studio after his passing to create limited edition plates featuring his bird designs. These annual editions, starting in the 1970s, became highly sought after by collectors for their artistic merit and the quality of the porcelain.