This collection of tableware features a classic, low-profile silhouette and a smooth, vitrified texture, offering a playful yet reverent aesthetic for curated holiday tables.
A quintessential example of mid-century Japanese export porcelain, this 6-piece Lefton Cardinal set brings a cohesive, "Yuletide" charm to the Christmas table. Each piece is hand-painted with vibrant red cardinals perched among deep green holly leaves and bright red berries, all framed by a delicate hand-applied gold gilt rim.
The set provides a delightful variety of forms, from the uniform 8-inch plates (#01061) to the sculptural leaf-shaped candy dish (#04541), which features a unique lobed rim and realistic vein detailing. The addition of the 5-inch scalloped bowl makes this a versatile "starter set" for a holiday host, perfect for serving a small gathering or creating a tiered dessert display. Whether used as a functional "Scullery" set for Christmas brunch or displayed as part of a larger "Grandmillennial" hutch arrangement, these pieces serve as a nostalgic tribute to the golden age of holiday ceramics, offering a timeless blend of nature-inspired art and festive luxury.
This set is vintage, approximately 40 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.
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Origin: Japan (Lefton China)
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Era: 1980s
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Material: Hand-Painted Porcelain
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Dimensions: Plates (8.25"), Leaf Dish (6.00"), Bowl (5.00")
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Condition: Excellent
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Special Feature: Full matching set including the rare #04541 leaf mold.
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Note: The Cardinal pattern was produced in several variations; this set features the sought-after "bright white" porcelain base.