LENOX CHINA JEWELS ANIMAL COLLECTION

1991 - 2001

The Lenox China Jewels Animal Collection is the earliest in the Jewels Collection giftware series. Lenox China is world famous for their hand painted 24-Karat Gold and Platinum. Beginning in 1991 Lenox continued this long-standing porcelain tradition when they introduced this attractive and economical set of animal figurines. The 24-Karat Gold and the colorful Jewels were painstakingly applied by hand.

The Animal Collection and The Nativity Collection are similar in that they used the same boxes, and in some cases (1993 - 1996) the backstamps were identical. The Barcode (UPC) on the Nativity figurines will read C/J (China Jewels) Nat (Nativity) and then the name of the figurine. The Barcode on the Animal collection will read Lenox Jewels, LNX JWLS or C/J and then the name of the figurine. The two differ in that the Animal Collection figurines have a smaller amount of gold and jeweling. They were smaller in size and not attributed to the traditional nativity display. From 1991 through 1996 both collections have the date on the backstamp. In some cases both date and mark will be seen, again the key is the Barcode.

Please see my Backstamps Guide for more information about the Lenox backstamp marks and dates.

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The following figurines are from the Lenox China Jewels Animal Collection

“All things bright and beautiful, All things great and small, All things wise and wonderful, The Lord God made them all.”

1991

Issued in 1991 a “Sitting Rabbit” and a “Cat playing with a Ball”, both will have Lenox China Jewels Collection, 漏LENOX, Made IN U.S.A., ISSUED 1991 on the backstamp, no other marks. If your piece has additional small marks please see my Backstamp Guide for further explanation.

From 1991 through 1996 the Animal Collection, the Nativity Collection and the Laurels Collection used the same two piece box with a top and bottom, Teal colored (Also called Teal Blue, a medium to dark greenish blue). The Barcode (UPC) on this box reads; LNX JWLS RABBIT

The Rabbit was reisseud in 1996 in the Laurels Collection with the Laruels logo, no date

1992

The “Elephant” and “Bear” were issued in 1992.

The Elephant is 4.25″ High, The Bear is 4″ High

Both Elephant and Bear original backstamps will read; China Jewels Collection, 漏LENOX, Made in U.S.A., ISSUED 1992, no other marks

In 1995 the “Bear”, and the “Cat playing with a Ball” were reissued in the Laurels Collection with the Laurels backstamp, no date

This “Small Elephant” 4.75″ High was originally issued in 1992. This elephant was manufactured in 1999.

This elephant is a reissue. Original backstamps will read; China Jewels Collection, 漏LENOX, Made in U.S.A., ISSUED 1992, no other marks

Please see my Backstamps Guide for more information about the Lenox backstamp dates and marks.

1992

The above “Animals in the Wood” were issued in 1992 except for the “Sitting Rabbit” which was issued in 1991.

The Rabbit is 5.25″ High. The Squirrel is 4.5″ High, The Frog is 4.5″ long.

The Owl is 4.5″ High. The Duck is 4″ Long

Also issued in 1992 were a “Reclining Cat” which is 4″ Long and a Cocker Spaniel which is 4″ High.

Original backstamps will read; China Jewels Collection, 漏LENOX, Made in U.S.A., ISSUED 1992, no other marks.

1992 & 1993

The Snail is 5.25″ Long issued in 1992. The Turtle is 5″ Long issued in 1992.

The Penquin is 5.25″ High issued in 1992. The Seal is 5.25″ Long issued in 1993.

Also issued in 1993 was a reclining Unicorn 7.5″ Long.

In 1996 the same Turtle was reissued in the Laurels Collection with more Jewels and the Laurels logo, no date.

Original backstamps will read; China Jewels Collection, 漏LENOX, Made in U.S.A., ISSUED 1992 or 1993, no other marks.

1992 & 1993

All the above “Farm Animals” were issued in 1992 and 1993

The Horse is 6″ long. The Goat is 4.5″ High. The Pig is 4.25″ High. The Cow is 3.5″ Long. The Rooster is 5.5″ High

The “Baby Chicks” are 3.75″ High and the Sheep is 5″ High

Original backstamps will read; China Jewels Collection, 漏LENOX, Made in U.S.A., ISSUED 1992 or 1993, no other marks.

1992 & 1993

All of the above animals “From the Sea” were issued in 1992 and 1993

The Dolphin is 5.25″ High, The Goldfish is 3.75″ High. The two “Tropical Fish” are 8.25″ High

The Angel Fish is 4″ High and the Whale is 5.5″ Long

Original backstamps will read; China Jewels Collection, 漏LENOX, Made in U.S.A., ISSUED 1992 or 1993, no other marks.

1994

An Eagle with a Flag, Cardinal in flight (Bird), Goldfinch in flight (Bird), Wolf Pup, “Sitting Cat”, a “Playful Cat” were all issued in 1994,

Please Note:

Issued in 1994 a “Baby Blue” shoe for a boy and a “Baby Pink” shoe for a girl, both 4.5″ long and 2″ high. These two pieces are actually part of the Lenox China Jewels Treasures Collection, not the Animal Collection.

1995

Two “Reclining Piglets” were issued in 1995.

A “Pair of Playing Cats”, Easter Rabbit with a basket of Jeweled Eggs, Mother Cat with Kitten, Bear (Seated bear with honey bee hive) were also issued in 1995.

The same Elephant, or Sitting Elephant that is shown above in 1992 was reissued in 1995. The dates on the bottom are different and the 1995 elephant only has Jewels on it’s head.

1996

A “Portly Pig”, a “Blue Jay in flight, a “Snack Time” Rabbit with a Jeweled Carrot a “Diving Dolphin”, and 3 “Frolicking Dolphins”, 8.25″ High were all issued in 1996. The UPC code for the 3 Frolicking Dolphins reads…C/J FRLICKNG DOLPHHN

1997

“Mother Cat with playing Kittens one is in a Basket” was issued in 1997

This list is not complete.

” It is my will and desire that Lenox, Incorporated shall at all times manufacture the highest possible grades of porcelain, that the standard of excellence already attained shall ever be advanced…” Walter Scott Lenox

Thank you for looking at my guide, I trust it has been helpful.

Proper care for your Lenox Porcelain Sculptures

• Clean with mild soap and warm water.

• Pat gently dry with a soft cloth.

• Do not scrub or use abrasives.

• Dust often; keep stored in a curio cabinet behind glass if possible

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