{"product_id":"1930s-crown-staffordshire-spring-bouquet-fine-bone-china-dish-england-violet-forget-me-not-floral-trinket-bowl-gold-gilt-scalloped-edge","title":"1950s Lefton China Spring Bouquet 4591 Hand Painted Bonbon Dish – Vintage Floral Porcelain Candy Dish – Violets \u0026 Forget-Me-Nots","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis charming vintage 1950s Lefton China bonbon dish features the delicate Spring Bouquet pattern (#4591) with hand-painted floral accents and a graceful scalloped edge. The dish showcases a romantic arrangement of violets and forget-me-nots, surrounded by a softly gilded rim that adds a touch of vintage elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eProduced by Lefton China and marked “Hand Painted – Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.”, this decorative porcelain dish reflects the refined yet playful aesthetic popular in mid-century American homes. Pieces like this were often used on tea tables for candies, nuts, or sweets and were also popular as decorative vanity dishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eToday it makes a beautiful addition to vintage décor collections and works perfectly as a small accent piece for cottage-inspired interiors, tea party displays, or jewelry storage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHistory of the Maker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLefton China was founded by Hungarian-American importer George Zoltan Lefton in Chicago after World War II. Beginning in the late 1940s, Lefton collaborated with Japanese porcelain manufacturers to produce decorative ceramics and giftware for the American market.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLefton pieces quickly became popular in the 1950s and 1960s, especially for tea service accessories, figurines, and decorative floral dishes. Many pieces were hand painted and featured romantic motifs such as violets, roses, and forget-me-nots—flowers that symbolized friendship, remembrance, and springtime beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eToday, Lefton ceramics are widely collected for their nostalgic mid-century charm and delicate craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFlowers \/ Motif Depicted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eViolets\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eForget-Me-Nots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSpring Wildflowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGarden Bouquet Floral Motif\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCreative Repurposing Ideas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eJewelry dish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRing holder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSoap dish for guest bathroom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTea bag holder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCandy or chocolate dish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePotpourri holder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eKey tray for entry table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSmall dessert serving dish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCrystal or gemstone display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVintage vanity accessory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDiameter: approx 6.5 in\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHeight: approx 1.5 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWeight: 6.7 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMaterial: Porcelain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePattern: Spring Bouquet 4591\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eVintage condition with light age-appropriate wear to gold rim.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lefton China","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53962596319516,"sku":"0030426004-003-993-000","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/2236\/5468\/files\/4C63F533-F130-4C87-BD0F-45EA60134FAA.jpg?v=1772760755","url":"https:\/\/www.callmeoldfashionedvintageshop.com\/products\/1930s-crown-staffordshire-spring-bouquet-fine-bone-china-dish-england-violet-forget-me-not-floral-trinket-bowl-gold-gilt-scalloped-edge","provider":"Call Me Old Fashioned Vintage Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}