Lenox Rutledge 13.5 Inch Oval Serving Platter, Ivory Bone China, Floral Gold Trim, Made in USA

This Lenox Rutledge oval serving platter is an American-made bone china piece, an early-production example made between 1939 and 1953, measuring 13.5 inches long by 10 inches wide.

The ivory finish, colorful floral decorations, and gold trim are well preserved, with no chips or cracks and a clean surface.

Lenox introduced the Rutledge pattern in 1939, decorating its ivory china with small multicolored flowers and gold accents. The pattern remained in production for decades, making this smaller oval platter a useful replacement piece for a Rutledge dinnerware collection or a serving piece for a traditional table.

Details

  • Item: Oval serving platter
  • Item Type: Small oval serving platter
  • Era: 1939 to 1953
  • Materials: Glazed ivory bone china with gold trim
  • Color: Ivory with purple, yellow, orange, blue, black, and green floral details and gold accents
  • Maker and Mark: © LENOX® RUTLEDGE™ MADE IN U.S.A., with gold Lenox wreath and L emblem
  • Pattern or Model: Rutledge
  • Style: Traditional oval serving platter with a fluted rim, colorful floral sprays, and a narrow gold border
  • Dimensions: 13.5 inches long x 10 inches wide
  • Special Features: Scalloped outer edge, deeply fluted border, multicolored floral decorations, gold inner rim, and original Lenox backstamp

Condition Grade: Near Fine

Positives

  • Graded Near Fine: This platter has a clean, well-preserved appearance with no significant damage or wear confirmed.
  • No chips or cracks are present.
  • The scalloped outer edge is complete, without missing sections or visible breaks.
  • The fluted rim retains its distinct raised pattern around the entire platter.
  • The floral sprays remain colorful, with yellow, blue, orange, and dark flowers surrounded by green foliage and purple accents.
  • The narrow gold line around the serving area appears continuous, with no obvious areas of missing trim.
  • The broad ivory center has a clean, consistent finish without visible staining.
  • The underside retains its clear gold Lenox wreath emblem, Rutledge pattern name, and Made in U.S.A. marking.
  • The oval foot ring appears complete in the underside photographs.
  • The platter retains the full decorative border, including its floral designs along the longer sides and rounded ends.
  • The small particles visible in the original photographs were surface dust and have been wiped away.

Issues / Wear

  • No chips, cracks, or significant wear confirmed.

Find more like this in our Vintage Dinnerware and Tableware collection.

If you collect Lenox Rutledge, this 13.5 inch oval platter offers a matching serving piece with the pattern's colorful flowers, fluted ivory border, and gold trim. If it's the one you've been looking for, it's ready to come home.

  • Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
  • Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
  • Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
  • Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.

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