Rare! Lenox 1620/m139K Westchester Cobalt & Gold Banded 10 1/2 Dinner Plate

The product is a rare and valuable Lenox J19K Westchester cobalt and wide gold banded 10 1/2 dinner plate. Made of high-quality china in the United States, this dinner plate features a luxurious gold color and intricate banded design that adds a touch of elegance to any dining table. The Westchester product line from Lenox is known for its sophistication and craftsmanship, making this dinner plate a unique and sought-after piece for collectors or those looking to add a touch of luxury to their dinnerware collection. These plates were retailed by Brinsmaid and Company of Des Moines, Iowa.

All are completely free of chips, cracks, crazing, scuffs or scratches. The plates were acquired in the 30's for Des Moines debutante Betty Fay's wedding to Ansel Blake.

Miss Fay's grandfather was a friend and colleague of Theodore Roosevelt. He was a worldwide agricultural explorer, going to Japan, Chine, and Korea, ultimately bringing rice to Louisiana.

He also started the 4H which was initially formed to teach non-English speaking immigrants how to farm on American soils.

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