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Lenox Fruit Weave Platter Listing Vintage Lenox Fruit Weave MasterpieceOversized 22.5\" Luxury Alternative Metalware Serving Platter Elevate your holiday feast or anchor your next grand gathering with an unforgettable statement of old-world abundance and modern culinary utility! History & Origin
Hailing from the prestigious Lenox Corporation—an iconic pillar of American luxury tableware founded by Walter Scott Lenox in 1889 in Trenton, New Jersey—this magnificent serving piece represents a brilliant expansion into host silverware. Universally celebrated for producing the official porcelain dinnerware used in the White House, Lenox developed its highly successful Alternative Metal Serveware and Hollowware division to blend legacy estate elegance with stress-free entertaining. This particular masterpiece originates from their premium modern metal casting runs and features the official embossed circular \"LENOX\" brand seal squarely centered on the underside.
Manufacturing Process & Craftsmanship
This substantial tray is a premier example of heavy cast metal hollowware, built from a thick-pour aluminum-based pewter alloy. Manufactured using a specialized high-relief sand-casting mold process, it yields an incredibly deep, multi-dimensional texture. A detailed 3D basketweave pattern spans the center oval, meticulously framed by lush, embossed fruit border reliefs showcasing plump vineyard grapes, curling vines, broad leaves, apples, and pears. To ensure seamless structural integrity, the classic twisted rope side handles are cast directly into the heavy body of the tray. This highly innovative alloy offers the rich, matte patina look of vintage antique pewter, but remains completely food-safe and easy to maintain.
Item Dimensions & Verified Weight
Please utilize these precise catalog specifications for your planning, which override all generic platform estimates:
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) FR25032625 Total Length 22.5 Inches (measured completely handle-to-handle) Maximum Width 15.25 Inches (at the widest point of the center oval) Lip Depth / Height 1.0 Inch (clearance height from a flat surface) Exact Unboxed Weight 6 lbs 0 oz (6.0 Pounds of solid, premium metal density) Honest Condition Details
This discontinued vintage treasure is in exceptional, display-ready condition with absolutely no cracks, deep gouges, structural pitting, or severe knife scoring. The cast metal alloy retains its beautiful, soft-polished luster, catching ambient room lighting and candlelight gorgeously. Eager buyers will find very minor, light surface scuffs and trace oxidation on the metal face, entirely consistent with gentle vintage handling, which only serves to enhance its authentic estate character. It has been beautifully preserved, thoroughly cleaned, and arrives ready to take center stage on your buffet spread.
Shipping Safety Protocol
Given the premium density and massive 22.5\" size of this legacy piece, your shipment will be handled with absolute professional care. The platter will be completely insulated in multiple layers of industrial large-bubble wrap, with additional custom padding focused heavily on the twisted rope handles. It will be secured inside a heavy-duty, oversized flat transit box and surrounded by crushed packing paper to entirely prevent movement or shifting. Your package will ship at a calculated variable weight of 7 lbs to guarantee it arrives safely, swiftly, and in pristine condition at your doorstep.
🚨 Collector\'s Alert: The Fruit Weave metalware line is officially discontinued. Oversized 22\" statement platters are increasingly difficult to locate in this beautiful condition. Once it\'s gone, it\'s gone—secure this timeless anchor for your table today!
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