The Lefton Company, specializing in collectibles, was founded in Chicago in 1941 by George Zoltan Lefton, a Hungarian immigrant. Lefton collectibles include pottery, porcelain, and hand painted décor, some with practical uses, and others solely made for display. At one point, Lefton Company collectibles were available in over 10,000 retail stores in the United States.
In 1945, George Zoltan Lefton visited Japan. Impressed with the superb quality of Japanese porcelain, Lefton engaged in an importing agreement with the Japanese, making him one of the first American businessmen to interact with the country after World War II. The first Lefton product, china, marked with “Made in Occupied Japan,” reached the American shore in 1946.
The company has created a large array of collectibles including: marmalade jars, lighthouses, figurines, mugs, and vases, just to name a few. Collectors still scramble to find vintage Lefton pieces that have certain markings. These markings can include Lefton China, Lefton’s, G.Z.L., Geo. Z. Lefton, and also can be marked with just the letter “L.”
In 1996, George Zoltan Lefton sadly passed away. The Lefton Company carried on though; in 2005, the company was sold to OMT Enterprises, and still continues to create unique and ornate collectibles.
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Lefton China Porcelain Compote Stand Purpe Floral Gold Trim $24.95 Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Vintage Lefton Porcelain Figurine Girl Sitting on Stump Becky Thatcher $24.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
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Vintage Lefton February Angel Perfect for Valentines Day $29.95 Bid now | Add to watch list |
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LEFTON DECEMBER ANGEL WITH RHINESTONES HOLDING A CHRISTMAS PRESENT 1987J $29.95 Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Set of 3 Lefton Type Bluebird Wall Plaques flaws $49.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
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Vintage GEO Z LEFTON Blue Bird Salt Pepper Shakers So Cute Rhinestone Eyes $36.00 (7 Bids) Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Pair of Vintage LEFTON BLUE BIRD 282 Salt Pepper Shakers S P Bluebird $24.99 (1 Bid) Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Vintage Lefton Dancing Lady in Green Gown Made in Japan Planter Figurine $24.99 (1 Bid) Bid now | Add to watch list |
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c1960 Lefton St Francis Franciscan 460 Nun Bisque Figurine $20.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
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George Lefton Vintage Basket Weave w Daisies Large Lot $80.00 Bid now | Add to watch list |
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geo z Lefton creamer $25.00 Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Lefton historic american west quoddy headmaine light house Rare NIB NR $22.50 (9 Bids) Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Easter Bunnies 3 vintage Lefton Rabbits Bunny figurines $22.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
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VINTAGE LEFTON KING AND QUEEN HEAD FIGURES $49.95 Bid now | Add to watch list |
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3 ceramic Lefton white Easter bunny rabbits one large H6660 and two small H880 $25.00 (8 Bids) Bid now | Add to watch list |
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LEFTON PLATE CUP 15 PC SET NUMBERED $49.95 Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Lefton Lighted Rose Flower 1998 11730 $24.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
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Lefton Heritage Green Hand Painted Tea Pot $29.99 Bid now | Add to watch list |
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Vintage Lefton Colonial Church 1987 Lights Up Byron Wood $20.00 Bid now | Add to watch list |
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RARE VTG Lefton Halloween October Birthday Angel Girl Figurine ADORABLE MINT $69.99 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |